Just a few of my favorite moments:

The conversation at the train station where the folks are trying to give him directions to Innisfree.

When Sean (Wayne) is standing drinks at Cohan's, and Michaleen pulls a fast one, downing Sean's pint before drinking his own, and then Sean's bemused look as he picks up his empty glass.

Michaleen's awed expression as he surveys the wreck of the bed and exclaims "Homeric!"

The denial that of IRA involvement in the Thornton/Danaher rivalry "If we were, not a scorched stone of your fine house would still be standin'!" to which Michaleen adds "A be-yootiful sentiment!" (Not a beloved fellow, that Danaher)

The miraculous recovery of the old geezer on his deathbed, resurrected by hearing sounds of the fight.


John Wayne himself said it was his favorite movie.