“May you live every day of your life.”

Jonathan Swift

“Dublin University contains the cream of Ireland: rich and thick.”

Samuel Beckett

“Many people die of thirst, but the Irish are born with one.”

Spike Milligan

“I’m Irish, so I’m used to odd stews. I can take it. Just throw a lot of carrots and onions in there, and I’ll call it dinner.”

Liam Neeson

“I was very proud to be made an honorary Irishman.”

Jack Charlton