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Irish Quotes

On heritage, music, and Irish identity.

Being Irish shows up here in different ways — through family roots, a love of traditional music, or even a craving for home comforts like milk and sausages. Some speak about heritage passed down from a Dad, blending Irish identity with other cultural backgrounds.

Yancy is actually a Native-American name, but I'm Irish. Go figure.

Quotes by Yancy Butler

I miss Irish milk. Probably not as much as Superquinn sausages.

Quotes by Tristan MacManus

I'm from Salford, and I don't have any immediate Irish connection.

Quotes by Tom Glynn-Carney

I'm Irish on St. Patrick's Day. I'm Italian on Columbus Day. I'm a New Yorker every day.

Quotes by Tamara Tunie

About Quotes

Three-quarters of my family is Irish. Of course, the 'Kazee' is not.

Quotes by Steve Kazee

I come from a blue-collar, Irish Catholic, pro-Kennedy, pro-union family of Democrats.

Quotes by Steve Bannon

Angel was the first Irish feature film. Neil's first movie and my first movie.

Quotes by Stephen Rea

I'm Irish in the mythic, romantic sense, but in the living sense, I'm a Londoner.

Quotes by Sean Scully

The Ireland I now inhabit is one that these Irish contemporaries have helped to imagine.

Quotes by Seamus Heaney

Black Quotes

My uncle was a photographer for 'The Irish Times.'

Quotes by Roisin Murphy

I come from a long line of staunch Irish Catholics.

Quotes by Robert Vaughn

I am very proud to be Irish.

Quotes by Philip Treacy

The English treatment of the Irish was appalling. It was absolutely appalling.

Quotes by Perdita Weeks

My heritage is Scottish and a lot of Irish, too.

Quotes by Perdita Weeks

Come Quotes

I read a lot of nineteenth-century French poetry. And Irish poetry from the ninth century on.

Quotes by Paul Muldoon

Irish and Italian are my two favourite people.

Quotes by Paul Haggis

The Irish gave the bagpipes to the Scotts as a joke, but the Scotts haven't seen the joke yet.

Quotes by Oliver Herford

Politics is the chloroform of the Irish people, or rather the hashish.

Quotes by Oliver St. John

I have been interested in Irish traditional music for the past few years.

Quotes by Nobuo Uematsu

Dad Quotes

My dad lives in Sicily, so I'm half Italian and half Irish - it's a fiery combination.

Quotes by Nico Mirallegro

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of quotes are on this "Irish" page?
These quotes cover Irish identity and heritage from a personal angle — family roots, traditional music, and even small comforts from home like specific foods.
Are all the quotes from people who are entirely Irish?
No, a few speak from a mixed-heritage perspective, describing Irish ancestry combined with other backgrounds, which adds a nice variety to how identity gets discussed here.
Do any quotes mention Irish traditional music?
Yes, one reflects on a genuine, longstanding fondness for traditional Irish tunes as part of that person's connection to their heritage.
Is this page only about being born in Ireland?
Not necessarily — several quotes focus on identity passed down through family, including reflections tied to a Dad's background, rather than birthplace alone.
Where can I find more quotes about heritage and where people come from?
Browse our Come quotes collection for more on origin and belonging.

Together, these lines paint Irish identity as something personal and varied rather than a single story. Learn more About heritage themes, or browse quotes about where people Come from for a broader look at identity.