The Irish are famous for two things. One, they can drink like a fish and keep the spirit flowing. Two, they know how to take a joke. The Irish also love to joke, especially about themselves. They don’t care about political correctness and other such mumbo-jumbo. For them, a below-the-belt barb is an expression of endearment.
The Irish are also noted for their tremendous sense of humor. Their quick-wittedness is evident in these Irish sayings and quotes. Some famous witty Irishmen like Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Conan O’Brien and F. Scott Fitzgerald have achieved global fame for their extraordinary wit and wisdom. Their words reveal their brilliant imagination. Embrace Irish humor on St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish love their culture, history, and traditions. They love cracking jokes and drinking beer (like Guinness) and Irish whiskey (like Jameson’s or Bushmill’s). However, if you don’t have an appetite for insults, watch out for their sharp tongue — the Irish spare no one in their quick comebacks. If you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, arm yourself with witticisms to level the playing field.
Quotes About The Irish
Sidney Littlewood
“The Irish don’t know what they want and are prepared to fight to the death to get it.”
Oliver Herford
“The Irish gave the bagpipes to the Scots as a joke, but the Scots haven’t seen the joke yet.”
Winston Churchill
“We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English.”
John Pentland Mahaffy
“In Ireland, the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs.”
Irish Blessing
“May God bless and keep in good health your enemies’ enemies.”
Brendan Behan
“If it was raining soup, the Irish would go out with forks.”
Ann Kennedy
“The one thing us Irish have is the ability to laugh at ourselves. God bless us all.”
Stephen Colbert
“The shamrock is a religious symbol. St. Patrick said the leaves represented the trinity: the Father, the son and the holy spirit. That’s why four-leaf clovers are so lucky; you get a bonus Jesus.”