Author Robert Sullivan has spent years collecting the offbeat, unique and unusual quotations that express the spirit of Ireland. You’ll find many quips and comments here not found on typical websites and printed editions. An informative and amusing compendium of Irish viewpoints on art, music, politics, history, love, drinking, golf, the movies, religion and everything in between.
This is a thought provoking read. I started the read thinking it would be a pleasant way to unwind after a stressful day. It was that and much more. Some of the quotes are funny, some are pleasant, but all of them are reminders of the history, culture and struggles of the Irish people. The author not only gave the quote but included enough reference information to give an idea about why these words were spoken and how they may have affected the people and events of their time. What was…
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I’m always interested in quotes from Ireland. This is about the most unique collection of them I’ve seen. It’s not a massive book, but there are tons of really good quotes that I’ve never read before. The writer obviously put in some serious time researching this book. The quotes are about everything from chariot racing in ancient Ireland to some pretty amazing stuff said by bankers and politicians during the recent economic mess. Naturally, there are lots of comments made by Irish writers. I…