Violence and irrationality were so long and thoroughly cultivated among the Irish, and so perfectly ingrained into their nature, that modern civilization… — Thomas Mellon Copy Share Image
I feel like the luckiest child in the world because I got to grow up in Ireland. In summer is when you… — Olivia Wilde Copy Share Image
When I went to America, I spoke so much about who I was and gave so much away in a confessional, Irish,… — Pierce Brosnan Copy Share Image
It is a time when Irish women can link - as they are linking - through networks. They can do this through… — Mary Robinson Copy Share Image
I remember the '70s constantly being winter in Manchester and the Irish community in Manchester closing ranks because of the IRA bombings… — Noel Gallagher Copy Share Image
Being the U.S. champion is a big deal for me. Knowing that my ancestors built this country, it's kind of like, the… — Sheamus Copy Share Image
I came to think that nobody from England could draw American comic books, because they were clearly all done by this sort… — Dave Gibbons Copy Share Image
I know this sounds a bit mad, but I always take a tiny green cut-out leprechaun - about the size of a… — Carol Drinkwater Copy Share Image
Everyone knows everyone because we've all worked in theatre. All of our 'Dublin Murders' crew came from 'Game of Thrones'. Also, we… — Sarah Greene Copy Share Image
“Keep dreaming, Irish,” she said dryly, though her breath was ragged. “I will, but it remains to be seen whether they’ll come… — Whitney K-E Copy Share Image
I absolutely love Ireland. It's one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and I have strong ties here. Both my grandmothers… — Emily Ratajkowski Copy Share Image
My father was sick when I was little, and we had a woman, a nanny-type, who was from Ireland. Her daughter was… — Annie Wersching Copy Share Image
Today, Church policy in Ireland is to report allegations of abuse to the civil authorities. It recognises the Gardai and H.S.E. as… — Sean Brady Copy Share Image
“Irish people will tell you that, because of their sad history of dispossession, owning a home is not just a way to… — Michael Lewis Copy Share Image
I think it's best for me to kind of just plough on doing whatever interests me, just following my own whims, because… — Sally Rooney Copy Share Image
Irish writing is so strong that it can feel like the country has all been covered, but in fact, there are so… — Kevin Barry Copy Share Image
When Coach Mike Brey at Notre Dame was recruiting me, he was like, 'There will be Irish on the front of the… — Pat Connaughton Copy Share Image
Years later, when I was working as a trolley wally in a supermarket, I tackled the boredom by talking to the customers… — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
A Canada-style deal for the whole of the UK results in a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.… — David Gauke Copy Share Image
“Fookin' Irish, they're a race of political masochists, they love their fookin' chiefs and princes an' a strong hand belting. It's like… — Gwyneth Jones Copy Share Image
The Irish seem to want their artists to function as surrogate priests - sources of authority, founts of wisdom, people who will… — Alex Johnston Copy Share Image
I think I've got an Irish sensibility for language - I like how people talk. I'm not saying I've got it, but… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share Image
Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter.Lullabies, dreams and love ever after. Poems and songs with pipes and drums. A thousand welcomes when… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“One was definitely Irish….The second man was unmistakably American. It wasn’t so much his tan or dark hair that gave him away… — Rachael English Copy Share Image
I love oatmeal. To me, it's not boring. I agree that ordinary oatmeal is very boring, but not the steel-cut Irish kind… — Alan Alda Copy Share Image
I'm more from a double world where I wasn't part of anything or invested in anything, because I was Irish, and very… — William Monahan Copy Share Image
Add a teaspoon of single cream, say, to a sauce just before serving to give it a touch of extra smoothness and… — Rick Stein Copy Share Image
It's such a shame, really, because we were known for our country of saints and scholars, and we grew up with such… — Katie Taylor Copy Share Image
Well, we know that eighteen years after that solemn declaration it was disregarded, and the Irish Parliament, which lasted for five hundred… — John Edward Redmond Copy Share Image
One of my greatest sadnesses at the prospective break-up of the Union is that it will set English, Welsh and Northern Irish… — Rory Bremner Copy Share Image
When I was 19, I thought I wanted to be an English civil servant. It was the most exotic thing at the… — Colm Toibin Copy Share Image
“The 'Irish Question' has dogged English politics for four hundred years and will continue to measure out its irresolution in blood and… — Kevin Toolis Copy Share Image
When I was 14, I almost had a big green leprechaun tattooed on my forearm. Thank God I didn't - it would… — Jonas Armstrong Copy Share Image
The greatest problem with Irish Wolfhounds, though, is that they don't live very long: their great hearts give out. A good deal… — Edward Albee Copy Share Image
Me and Johnny Rotten have been talking about doing a movie of his book, No Irish, No Dogs, No Blacks. We have… — Penelope Spheeris Copy Share Image
The glory of the old Irish nation, which in our hour will grow young and strong again. Should we fail, the country… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The presidency is an independent office and the Irish people whom I appreciate so much and I take with such responsibility have… — Michael D. Higgins Copy Share Image
My mom was a single mother. She had six siblings in a big Irish family, all descended from shanty Irish folks who… — Rory O'Malley Copy Share Image
Sean is so funny. One time he went to Ireland for two weeks with his mother, and Ireland is so beautiful, and… — Megan Mullally Copy Share Image
'Ulysses' is the greatest anti-racist text in the English language, and it challenges right from the beginning the vicious racism which lies… — Tom Paulin Copy Share Image
