“The Irish language is the most important part of our national life.” Expressing the central place of language in national identity · Speech and writing on the Irish language, as commonly attributed Memory Truth
“Ireland is not merely a geographical expression, but a nation with a distinct history and a distinct character.” Affirming Ireland’s cultural identity and historical continuity · Public speech, as commonly attributed Memory Truth
“We must cultivate our own language, our own literature, our own games, and our own music.” Linking cultural independence with everyday artistic and communal life · Essay, The Necessity for De-Anglicising Ireland Art Memory Music
“When we speak of de-Anglicising Ireland, we mean not merely the revival of the Irish language, but the revival of Irish thought and Irish feeling.” Defining national revival as more than a linguistic project · Essay, The Necessity for De-Anglicising Ireland Memory Truth
