Family Quote by Jean Kennedy Smith

There's a lot of 'ancestor tourism': and people will go back to Ireland to touch ground and have a pint in the same place…

— Alex Wagner

I absolutely love Ireland. It's one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and I have strong ties here. Both my grandmothers are from…

— Emily Ratajkowski

Being Irish and a citizen of the world, has made me truly appreciate Irish culture, music and history. Whether you're first, second generation Irish…

— Liam Neeson

I'm pleased to say I grew up in a happy family in Dublin. I feel we're very close.

— Domhnall Gleeson

For those of us who are fortunate to share an Irish ancestry, we take great pride in the contributions that Irish-Americans.

— John F. Kerry

Ireland was an idyllic place for us as children. We had all these cousins and all this green countryside. Given what I've written about…

— Martin McDonagh

I love Dublin and the locals are extraordinary.

— Russell Howard

I love our shared island, our shared Ireland and its core decency. I love it for its imagination and its celebration of the endless…

— Michael D. Higgins

The truth is that I am in love with Dublin. I think it is the most beautiful town that I have ever seen, mountains…

— George A. Moore

There's something about the Irish that is remarkable.

— Fiona Shaw

I have encountered on this long road an enthusiasm for an Irishness which will be built on recognising again those sources from which spring…

— Michael D. Higgins

I think that's why you see so many Americans in Dublin look so sad: they are looking for the door through which they can…

— Frank McCourt