🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Welcome back" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Fáilte ar ais
"Welcome back" in Irish · say it like fawl-teh ar ash

The most natural way to say "Welcome back" in Irish is Fáilte ar ais. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Fáilte romhat
Used when welcoming someone specifically as they arrive
Fáilte ar ais chugat
A slightly more personal way to say welcome back to someone

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone returns after being away for a while. It's a friendly way to greet them. It can be used in both casual and formal settings, depending on your tone.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Fáilte ar ais, a chara!Welcome back, my friend!
Fáilte ar ais chuig an scoil.Welcome back to school.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct preposition 'ar' in the phrase.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Fáilte ar ais, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Irish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Fáilte ar ais' used in all parts of Ireland?

Yes, it is commonly understood and used throughout Ireland.

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