Irish Descent Quotes

All my people are from Ireland. I was born in Manchester, but I am Irish.

I've got that Irish thing going on. Lots of Irish in my background.

My mother was from upstate New York; she's of Irish and German descent. My father was from Ghana.

On this day, millions of people...throughout the world will gather to commemorate the life of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. From his days as a slave in Ireland to his work as missionary years later, St. Patrick demonstrated a courage, commitment, and faith that won the hearts and minds of the Irish people. St. Patrick's Day also serves as a time for people of Irish descent from all traditions and religions to honor their native land and shared heritage. Their devotion to family, faith, and community has strengthened our country's character.

I'm first and foremost an Irishman, by birth, by nature, by soul, but an American citizen through and through as well.

My last name is originally Irish. I'm not exactly sure whereabouts it's from, but I've got family branches that were traced back there.

I'll also tell you that to no less extent my mom, who was the daughter of Irish immigrants.

The fact is that most 'Irish-Americans', in spite of dropping the word 'Irish' into half of all sentences, couldn't find Europe on an atlas, let alone Ireland.

I gotta lot of Black Irish in me.

My family on my mother's side is Irish.

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

I am immensely proud of my Irish roots.

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

My parents are Irish, my grandparents are Irish, my great-grandparents are Irish. I was born in England; my blood is Irish.

I am, of course, directly descended from Brian Boru, the last king of Ireland, a fact certified by my mother and therefore beyond dispute. But as everybody else with a drop of Irish blood in his carcass is also a guaranteed descendant of the old billy goat, I am not overly arrogant because of this royal strain.

The White House was designed by Hoban, a noted Irish-American architect, and I have no doubt that he believed by incorporating several features of the Dublin style he would make it more homelike for any President of Irish descent. It was a long wait, but I appreciate his efforts.