Irish Republicanism in Northern Ireland/1986-present

Famous quotes containing the words irish, northern and/or ireland:

    “But Irish had an old soul, you might say. He was a man with a great future behind him, already.”
    —Angela Carter (1940–1992)

    “The northern sky rose high and black
    Over the proud unfruitful sea,
    East and west the ships came back
    Happily or unhappily....”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

    “It is often said that in Ireland there is an excess of genius unsustained by talent; but there is talent in the tongues.”
    —V.S. (Victor Sawdon)