Can you recommend some from 'being various new irish short stories'?

Since I'm not familiar with this particular collection, you could try looking for literary blogs or forums where Irish literature enthusiasts might discuss the short stories in 'being various new irish short stories' and recommend their favorites.

Typical themes could be Irish heritage. Ireland has a rich history and culture, and this often seeps into short stories. Another might be the sense of community in Irish society. Also, the relationship between the Irish people and their land is often explored.

Common themes in Irish short stories often include Irish identity, the relationship with the land, and family. So, it's likely that 'being various new irish short stories' also touches on these aspects.

Sure. 'The Dead' by James Joyce is a great one. It's a story that delves deep into themes of love, mortality, and Irish identity. The detailed descriptions of the Dublin society at that time are really fascinating.

One more to mention is 'The Old Tree'. In Irish Times Short Story, this one tells the story of an old tree that has witnessed generations of a village. It uses the tree as a symbol of the village's history, and the story weaves in different tales of the villagers associated with it.

There's the story of 'The Banshee'. In Irish folklore, the Banshee is a female spirit whose wailing warns of impending death in a family. Many short stories have been written about her appearances, usually near old castles or in the countryside at night. These stories often send chills down the spines of those who read them.

Sure. 'The Dead' by James Joyce is a very well - known Irish short story. It's a profound exploration of love, death, and Irish identity. Another one is 'The Boarding House' also by Joyce, which delves into the complex relationships among people in a Dublin boarding house. And 'Guests of the Nation' by Frank O'Connor is great too. It shows the moral dilemma during the Irish War of Independence.

Sure. One funny Irish short story is 'The Leprechaun's Mischief'. It's about a leprechaun who plays pranks on a farmer. Another is 'The Irish Pub Tale' which tells of the comical events that happen in a local pub among the villagers. And 'The Lucky Shamrock' where a man finds a magical shamrock that brings chaos in a humorous way.

There's a story called 'The Magic Potatoes'. In this story, a poor Irish family discovers that their potato patch has some very strange and funny properties. Then there's 'The Drunken Sailor in Dublin'. It follows the misadventures of a drunken sailor as he stumbles around Dublin, getting into all kinds of comical trouble. Also, 'The Irish Wedding Mishap' where everything that can go wrong at a wedding, does, in the most humorous ways.

Another great Irish Christmas short story could be something from Frank O'Connor's works. His stories often capture the essence of Irish life and Christmas might be a theme in some of them. You can look for collections of his short stories to find ones related to Christmas.