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I love Irene, and I like the English pronunciation as well as any. German prn. is my favourite. Eirene (3 syllables) is stunning too but not as familiar as Irene and it might seem a little forced or pretentious. Personally I think it's perfect. Irene reminds me of the 1920s or 30s, it sounds hardworking and humble and quietly beautiful. The meaning is what attracted me to Irene in the first place, I love it.
Because of your grandmother (great-great-grandmother?) I think a rose name would be nice: Irene Rose, Irene Rosamund, Irene Rosalind, Irene Rosemary, Irene Rosalie, Irene Rosa (or Rosa / Rose Eirene).
More Irene:
Irene Clemence
Irene Margaret / Marguerite
Irene Daisy
Irene Dorothy
Irene Frances
Irene Lois
Irene Gloria
Irene Florence
Irene Hazel
Irene Roberta
Irene Constance
Irene Patience
Irene Pearl
Irene Viola / Violet
Irene Myrtle
Irene May / Mae
Irene Zipporah
Irene Keturah
Irene Geula
Irene Opal
Irene Fern
Irene Elinor
Irene Henrietta