Here are some New Years' greetings and expressions in Irish (Gaeilge), with a few in Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) thrown in at the end (for more Scottish Gaelic information, see that part of the forum). The text in brackets below is either optional or involves a choice (in the latter case, the choice is indicated in the translation).
Athbhliain / an Bhliain Úr New Year
Oíche Chinn Bhliana New Year’s Eve
Athbhliain faoi [shéan 's faoi] mhaise [dhuit / dhaoibh] Happy [and Prosperous] New Year [to you/you all]
response: Go mbá hé [dhuit/dhaoibh]. The same [to you/you all].
Let's go outside to listen to the New Year bells. Gabhaimis amach chun éisteacht le cloiginí na h-athbhliana.
May we be alive at this time next year. Go mbeire muid beo ar an am seo arís.
and, to throw in the Scottish Gaelic versions for good measure:
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr Happy New year
Le gach deagh dhùrachd airson a Bhliadhna Ùir With best wishes for the New Year
Oidche Challainn New Year's Eve
Callainn / Latha na Bliadhna Ùire New Year's Day
_________________ I'm not a native (or entirely fluent) speaker, so be sure to wait for confirmations/corrections, especially for tattoos.
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