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Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained h

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. – William Butler Yeats

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Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. – Dave Barry

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A lot of Irish people perform. They perform in drawing rooms. They sing songs and they play piano. – Fiona Shaw

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Thats what the holidays are for – for one person to tell the stories and another to dispute them. Isnt that the Irish way? – Lara Flynn Boyle

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Every St. Patricks Day every Irishman goes out to find another Irishman to make a speech to. – Shane Leslie

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