Unionism in Ireland/southern Irish Unionism 1891-1922

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

    What is Virtue but the Trade Unionism of the married?
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    It is often said that in Ireland there is an excess of genius unsustained by talent; but there is talent in the tongues.
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    Come on, untie me or I’m gonna call your parents.
    —Terry Southern (b. 1924)

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