When we can’t be there to offer a barróg (hug) and words of comfort are the best we can do.

Cúpla focal sóláis as Gaeilge (A few words of comfort in Irish language).

 

Ní maith liom do thrioblóid

Sorry for your loss

Nee mah lum duh *h-rub-lode (this word is just two syllables hrub-lode)

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

May he rest in peace

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

May she rest in peace

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha 

May they rest in peace

 

The words uasal (noble) or dílis (faithful) can be used to add emphasis:

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal / dílis

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal / dílis

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha  uaisle / dílse

 

Mo chomhbhrón ort agus ar do mhuintir

My condolences to you and your family

 

Comhbhrón ó chroí ort as bás do chéile ionúin agus is trua liom / linn do chás. Tá tú inár gcuid smaointe agus paidreacha. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a (h)anam uasal

Sincere condolences to you on the death of your beloved husband / wife and I am / we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My (s)he rest in peace.

 

Glac mo chomhbhrón / ár gcomhbhrón le do thoil as chailliúint do mháthair / d’athair / do dheirfiúr / do dheartháir / do mhac / d’iníon.

Please accept my / our condolences for the loss of your mother / father / sister / brother / son / daughter

 

Source: https://rip.ie/ Curtha le chéile ag / Compiled by: Fearghal Ó Maolagáin