Old Irish Blessing's For St. Patrick's Day

An Irish Blessing For All

"May love and laughter light your days,

and warm your heart and home.

May good and faithful friends be yours,

wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty bless your world

with joy that long endures.

May all life’s passing seasons

bring the best to you and yours!"

Irish Friendship Blessing

Wishing you a rainbow

For sunlight after showers—

Miles and miles of Irish smiles

For golden happy hours—

Shamrocks at your doorway

For luck and laughter too,

And a host of friends that never ends

Each day your whole life through!

May God give you…

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

May the friendships you make,

Be those which endure,

And all of your grey clouds

Be small ones for sure.

And trusting in Him

To Whom we all pray,

May a song fill your heart,

Every step of the way.

May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.

Pallone Calls for Renewed Friendship with Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2018


Long Branch - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) made the following statement celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, calling for even stronger ties between the United States and Ireland. Congressman Pallone additionally marks the approaching 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Congressman Pallone at the Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade

“I have the great honor of representing thousands of Irish-Americans in my congressional district. I know firsthand that their traditions and culture – shared by over 35 million Americans who trace their heritage to Ireland – lend so much vibrancy to all of our communities. As so many celebrate St. Patrick and their Irish heritage, it is now clearer than ever that his holiday is truly a symbol of the success of Irish-Americans in our nation. The Irish-American experience is a reminder of the role that immigration has played in our nation’s story and it should inform our opinions as we debate our immigration policies today.


“This year is especially important for the Republic of Ireland, for Northern Ireland, and for Irish-Americans as we near the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in April. Even twenty years later, it cannot be overstated how important this historic agreement has been in creating a steady and lasting peace in Ireland. As a member of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Group, I continue to work with my colleagues to ensure the United States upholds its commitment to this agreement. This includes sending letters to the Trump administration urging it to appoint a Northern Ireland Special Envoy and to the Appropriations Committee requesting funding for critical programs dedicated to lasting Irish peace like the International Fund for Ireland.

“Ireland continues to be a beacon of democracy and prosperity in Europe and it is essential that the United States stands with its ally as we confront the 21st century. As Brexit negotiations continue to move forward, they will undoubtedly bring about challenges for the Emerald Isle, but it should be made clear that Americans will stand with it during this uncertain time.

“It is my hope that the U.S.-Irish relationship is not one just celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day, but one that we work to expand and build upon for many years ahead.”

Irish Philosophy: No Need to Worry

Irish Words To Live By

In life, there are only two things to worry about: whether you'll live or you'll die.

If you live, there is nothing to worry about.

If you die, there are two things to worry about: whether you'll go to Heaven or Hell.

If you go to Heaven, there is nothing to worry about. 

If you go to Hell, you'll be shaking hands with so many friends you won't have time to worry.

An Irish Blessing

Prepare Yourself For St. Paddy's Day By Understanding Some Irish Slang

Via Jameson's Whiskey

Letter: A Wild St. Paddy's Day For The Irish

The expressed opinions or views of this letter does not necessarily represent the opinion of the MiddletownMike blog:

Dear Editor,

St. Patrick's Day 2015 will likely be one of the wildest in recent Irish history.

Why? On the morning of February 10th, an Irish appeals court ruled that drug laws covering synthetic substances, such as ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine and crystal meth were improperly implemented. The Irish government has rushed through a new law to re criminalize these substances, but until it is in effect, these substances are temporarily legal to possess and use in the Republic of Ireland.

At the St. Patrick's Day Parade, I'll be asking if anyone has seen Mallaidh and listening to Lurgan's hit Avicii Wake Me Up Cover in Gaeilge (Irish Language).


Eric Hafner
Toms RIver

St. Patrick's Day Humor: The Story of Nookie Green

 An Irish man went to confession in St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

'Father', he confessed, 'it has been one month since my last confession'. 'I had sex with Nookie Green twice last month.'

The priest told the sinner, 'You are forgiven. Go out and say three Hail Mary's.'

Soon thereafter, another Irish man entered the confessional. 'Father, it has been two months since my last confession. I've had sex with Nookie Green twice a week for the past two months.'

This time, the priest questioned, 'Who is this Nookie Green?'  'A new woman in the neighborhood,' the sinner replied.

'Very well,' sighed the priest. Go and say ten Hail Mary's;  At mass the next morning, as the priest prepared to deliver the sermon,a tall, voluptuous, drop-dead gorgeous redheaded woman entered the sanctuary.

The eyes of every man in the church fell upon her as she slowly sashayed up the aisle and sat down right in front of the priest. Her dress was green and very short, and she wore matching, shiny emerald-green shoes.

The priest and the altar boy gasped as the woman in the green dress and matching green shoes sat with her legs spread slightly apart, but just enough to realize she wasn't wearing any underwear.

The priest turned to the altar boy and whispered, 'Is that Nookie Green?'

The bug-eyed altar boy couldn't believe his ears but managed to calmly reply, 'No Father, I think it' s just a reflection from her shoes'.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

May those that love us, love us.

                                   And those that don’t love us,

May God turn their hearts.

And if he doesn’t turn their hearts,

May he turn their ankles,

So we’ll know them by their limping.

Crime Scene Middletown: Busy Saint Pat's Day For Middletown Police

PREPARED BY DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT STEPHEN DOLLINGER


The Middletown Police Department reports arresting eight people for various offenses relating to Saint Patrick’s Day festivities.

On March 17, 2011 at approximately 5:46 pm police responded to a report of a fight in progress at the Middletown Train Station. Upon arrival officers found a crowd of approximately fifty people scattered throughout the parking lot. Police began dispersing the crowd when four subjects refused to obey orders to leave the area. Officers issued numerous warnings to leave which were refused by the group who continued to yell obscenities and create a disturbance.

Patrolman Ryan Riffert, Patrolman Kevin Gardiner and Patrolman James Beirne arrested Steven Hewitt, age 20 and Caitlyn Hewitt , age 22, both from Kanes Lane and two seventeen year old juveniles. The subjects were charged with Disorderly Conduct and were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released.

At approximately 9:15 pm Patrolman Frank Mazza and Detective Lieutenant Stephen Dollinger were assigned to a “Cops in Shops” detail at the Junction Bar and Liquors located on Main Street in Belford when they arrested two subjects for alcohol related offenses.

The “Cops in Shops” program involves assigning officers to a bar in order to enforce alcohol related offenses. The officers arrested Sergio Casal, age 20, from Kentucky Avenue in Hazlet and Joseph Toner, age 21, from Main Street in Belford.

Casal was charged with being under the legal age to possess alcohol and having Toner purchase it for him. Toner was charged with purchasing alcohol for a person under the legal age (Casal). Both subjects were arrested and were transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on a summons pending a court appearance.

At approximately 10:50 pm Patrolman Stephen Keller was assigned to a DWI roadblock at the intersection of Highway 35 and Navesink River Road when a vehicle entered the checkpoint. Patrolman Keller approached the vehicle at which point he detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the car.

Officer Keller’s investigation resulted in the discovery of a small bag which contained marijuana and a pipe used to smoke it. The driver, identified as Johann Castaneda, age 27, from Shore Drive in Highlands, was arrested and charged with Possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. He was transported to police headquarters where he was released on a summons pending a court appearance.

At approximately 12:42 am Patrolman Frank Mazza who was also assigned to the DWI roadblock arrested Timothy Fitzpatrick, age 47, from Main Street in Belford for Driving While Intoxicated after Fitzpatrick was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol after pulling into the roadblock and being checked by Mazza.

Fitzpatrick was also issued motor vehicle summonses for Reckless Driving and Revoked Driving. He was being held on $2,750.00 bail.

Some St. Patrick's Day Humor

Here's a little St. Patrick's Day humor to start your morning.  It's slightly off color but sure to put a smile on your face.

 Nookie Green:

 An Irish man went to confession in St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

'Father', he confessed, 'it has been one month since my last confession'. 'I had sex with Nookie Green twice last month.'

The priest told the sinner, 'You are forgiven. Go out and say three Hail Mary's.'

Soon thereafter, another Irish man entered the confessional. 'Father, it has been two months since my last confession. I've had sex with Nookie Green twice a week for the past two months.'

This time, the priest questioned, 'Who is this Nookie Green?'  'A new woman in the neighborhood,' the sinner replied.

'Very well,' sighed the priest. Go and say ten Hail Mary's;  At mass the next morning, as the priest prepared to deliver the sermon,a tall, voluptuous, drop-dead gorgeous redheaded woman entered the sanctuary.

The eyes of every man in the church fell upon her as she slowly sashayed up the aisle and sat down right in front of the priest. Her dress was green and very short, and she wore matching, shiny emerald-green shoes.

The priest and the altar boy gasped as the woman in the green dress and matching green shoes sat with her legs spread slightly apart, but just enough to realize she wasn't wearing any underwear.

The priest turned to the altar boy and whispered, 'Is that Nookie Green?'

The bug-eyed altar boy couldn't believe his ears but managed to calmly reply, 'No Father, I think it' s just a reflection from her shoes'.

How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Like an Irishman

Today is St. Patrick's Day, the one day of the year when everyone has to chance to be Irish.

Most people however really don't know what that means, it's not about drinking green beer or eating corned beef and cabbage. It's much more than that, so I found this clip on Youtube that explain just how to be Irish in eight easy steps.