Kindred Spirits
When I was there a few years ago searching my roots (the original version of my surname goes waaaaay back) I learned first hand how much the Irish love America and Americans.
A small example - and a great story:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindred_Spirits_(sculpture)
Not only authority, Mr. O'Toole speaks with anger and sadness. Unfortunately, the Irish know these as well.