They won't break me because the desire for freedom, and the freedom of the Irish people, is in my heart. The day will dawn when all the people of Ireland will have the desire for freedom to show. It is then that we will see the rising of the moon.
They won't break me because the desire for freedom, and the freedom of the Irish people, is in my heart.
A lot of Irish people perform. They perform in drawing rooms. They sing songs and they play piano.
Irish people are educated not only about artistry but local history.
There are not many Irish people playing tennis!
If Britain votes to leave the European Union, then that could have huge implications for the entire island of Ireland and, given all the predictions, would run counter to the democratic wishes of the Irish people.
World War One is an important part of Ireland's multi-layered history during which tens of thousands Irish people lost their lives.
Irish people never think we're Irish. Americans think we're European or French.
I think it's best for me to kind of just plough on doing whatever interests me, just following my own whims, because otherwise, I would think, 'Oh well, I have to write something now that really represents my generation or that really represents young Irish people.'
I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people.
The presidency is an independent office and the Irish people whom I appreciate so much and I take with such responsibility have given a very clear mandate on a very clear set of ideas to me, as the ninth president.
Irish people are pragmatic. They understand that nobody is going to fix our problems but ourselves.
I would never accuse the Irish people of being in any way stupid.
To me, the real opinion polls are the tangible facts: the growing creation of jobs, the number of planning permissions, the number of commercial vans being sold - the signs that the Irish people are regaining confidence.
I think most Irish people are creative. Whether it's music, or dance, or... certainly storytelling is in the blood.
I can't think of anything you might say about Irish people that is absolutely true.
Inherently in us as Irish people, wherever you are in the world, when you hear an Irish accent, it's like a moth to a flame. There's a real personable pride and camaraderie about being Irish.
Northern Irish people tend to have this sharp, dark sense of humour.
I used to love Kurt Cobain, when he was telling people we're a pop band. People would laugh, they thought of it as good old ironic Kurt. But he wasn't being ironic.
Most people don't recognize me, but they know my name. TSA people rarely recognize my name, ironically, and they are the security people.
