throw better parties and 'know how to have a good time':

100% true.

I think I love Irish partying more than I love Irish jokes.

For good measure, here's an Irish joke:

Murphy is driving through the countryside when he sees Paddy trying to row a boat through a field of hay.
"You idiot," shouts Murphy. "It's fools like you that give the Irish a bad name. I'd come and get you if I could swim!"

Is folamh fuar e teach gan bean.