one of the proudest and bravest nations on the face of the Earth,
lots of influential Americans think they have Irish roots.
the population of Ireland fell from close to 9 million to about 4 million in the famine at the end of the 19th century.
The Irish were invaded by the British and Brits had a stranglehold of the Irish for the better part of a millenium,
the British, led by their bloodthirsty leader Oliver Cromwell, terrorized Irish citizens and treated them like scum. Nevertheless the Irish remained strong and proud and in 1916 the British government pressured Michael Collins (the Nationalist leader) into signing a treaty which partly seperated them from the british
hey, did you know that the Irish Earl of Cork was the first man ever to experiment with chemistry?

the Irish are one of the best nations on the Earth

EVERYONE wishes they were Irish!!!
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the best people ever. why? no reasons, we just are.
my parents are both irish. my dad, AND my mom.
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Irish

One of the best ethnicities to be. Great food, great lifestyles, great everything. Only hated by those who wish to be like us, and those who have no education.
I'm Irish...Be Jealous
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A beautiful group of people. Lovely Lush of green. Calm peaceful wind of the land. Always with a happy smile. Great food. Sophisticated and soft people always a beautiful culture. Always will they be allies with the Americans. I am proud to know that these nice people are our allies.
I am also proud to know that I have 12.5% of Irish blood flowing through my veins. I love the Emerald Isle!
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The Conscience of the world.
You dickheads keep fuckin' things up, and us Irish have to sort out the mess.
Don't ever forget that.
Every 3rd world country where you find relief workers, you find mostly Irish.
Bob Geldof and Bono. The only 2 Non-Country Leaders at the G8 summit. 'Cos the Leaders can't be fuckin' trusted.
Don't ever forget that.
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Best people ever. Why? No reasons. We just are.
I'm 15 % Irish. My mother is 25% Irish.
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People From Ireland(Obviously)
The Language Spoken by the Irish(Gaeilge)
A Nation far Greater than Britian
A Nation to be proud to be Born in
Not just a place full of potatoes and drink
The founders of Guinness
The Nation who kicked the bastard Brits out of Ireland!

For all my fellow irishmen reading this I salute you and advise you to give this definition a thumbs up!
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