The Irish are known for being born storytellers, and that's no Blarney. From novels to plays to movies, the Irish have some good stories to tell about their country, themselves, and life in general. They range from the amusing and entertaining all the way to the serious and heartbreaking. Whatever mood you're in, you're likely to find something that strikes your fancy.
So, in honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, I thought I'd come up with a list of Irish offerings to bring out the Irish in you, whether or not you're Irish.
Books
- P. S. I Love You--Cecelia Ahern
- Light a Penny Candle--Maeve Binchy
- The Book of Kells
- How the Irish Saved Civilization--Thomas Cahill
- Dubliners--James Joyce
- 'Tis--Frank McCourt
- Waiting for Godot--Samuel Beckett
- Dancing at Lughnasa--Brian Friel
- Cathleen Ni Houlihan--Lady Gregory and William Butler Yeats
- The Beauty Queen of Leenane--Martin McDonagh
- The Plough and the Stars--Sean O'Casey
- Playboy of the Western World--John M. Synge
- Albert Nobbs
- Circle of Friends
- The Field
- Leap Year
- Michael Collins
- The Quiet Man
Of course, there are many more Irish books, plays, and movies than those mentioned above, so please stop by the perch if you're looking for something different that's not listed. And whatever you're reading or watching, enjoy a bit of the Irish and have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
May your books be many and your heart be light--me own Irish blessing from the perch.
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