Not my usual type of request, but I am looking for some original/genuine blessings/sayings appropriate for First Holy Communion. I know we can just make something up - and that may be where I end up - but I am wondering if there is something already there.

A local card printer has agreed to provide some cards as Gaeilge, but needs help with the Irish. Although I have access to some trustworthy sources for translations, we were thinking that using something more natural would be better. We are having difficulties locating anything.

Anyone out there want to spread their wisdom?

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This may be suitable

Dia do do bheannachadh, a linbh.
Cuirim thú ar dhíon Muire is a Mic,
Ar dhíon Bhríde agus a brait,
Agus ar dhíon Dé.

I was unable to find anything specific for First Communion but this is from Saltair by Pádraig Ó Fiannachta. It was a prayer on putting a child to bed and translates as:

May the blessing of God come upon you, child
I put you under the protection of Mary and her Son,
under the protection of Brigid and her mantle,
and under the protection of God.

Grma, a chara. I'll pass it on. Aon rud eile ag éinne eile?

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Aon smaointe eile ag éinne?

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