Condolences in Irish – Comhbhrón as Gaeilge

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

Ní maith liom do thrioblóid

Sorry for your loss

Mo chomhbhrón ort agus ar do mhuintir

My condolences to you and your family

For a formal letter:

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. May (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

Curtha le chéile ag / Compiled by: Fearghal Ó Maolagáin