The five greatest Irish love stories for St. Valentine’s Day

Most famous tales of longing and devotion in Ireland's history

PATRICK COOPER,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Sunday, February 13, 2011, 7:56 AM

Updated Sunday, February 13, 2011, 7:56 AM

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PolinDeB | Feb 09, 2012, 11:04 PM EST

I liked my dad's story - my mother died of cancer and the priest was trying to console him, 'sure at least she's not suffering now'. my dad turned to him with a heartbroken look, 'but at least when we were suffering, we were suffering together'.

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1irishgirl | Feb 15, 2011, 09:19 PM EST

I guess this is how you know that theyre Irish love stories - They're all tragic!!!! Beautiful, for the most part, but tragic nonetheless!!

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mcdolan | Feb 15, 2011, 05:24 AM EST

Heartwarming, for sure!

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Annetherese | Feb 14, 2011, 02:48 PM EST

I am of Irish descent and a writer, and I studied Irish literature at CUNY-Brooklyn College and learned about Yeats and the history of Ireland. It is interesting to read about these Irish love stories on Valentine's Day. Thanks for the article; I really enjoyed reading it.

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Annetherese | Feb 14, 2011, 02:42 PM EST

I admire the loyalty of Grace Gifford. Many people might have just grieved but gone on with their lives. That is a great love story and I'm sorry that it ended that way.

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Towngate | Feb 14, 2011, 01:49 PM EST

All Human Life is in these stories. Thanks,Patrick.

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