Famous Irish - Irish Celebrities - page 2
Think there is nothing more to Ireland than its own "beer-soaked revelries" and its sexiest nationalities? If yes, then you really need to sit up and read intently about the lives, struggles, and accomplishments of some of world's famous Irish people that will not just fill you with deep admiration, but will leave your jaws hanging on the floor. That is right! While beer, revelry and revolution has always been some of the essential components of an Irish life, amid all the fight, fun, wit and wisdom there is this impressive lot of extraordinary Irish people who have made significant contribution to the world in their own unique way. From heralded scribes and ingenious inventors to national heroes and a credulous intelligence unit, this land of luck, literature and leprechauns have marked an indelible place in the heart of the world, thanks to these great people. Pour yourself a pint and grab that bag of crisps as you take a glimpse down the inspiring lives of Ireland's famous people in the timeline, trivia, and interesting facts wrapped up in their biographies below.
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The Most Famous Irish | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Mary Gleeson | Irish | Mary (née Weldon) is the celebrity wife of accomplished Irish actor and film director Brendan Gleeson. | |
Yvonne McGuinness | October 12, 1972 | Irish | Yvonne McGuinness is an Irish multimedia artist |
Leo Varadkar | January 18, 1979 | Irish | Cam Leo Varadkar is the current Taoiseach—the Prime Minister—of the Republic of Ireland |
Lindy Tsang | December 6, 1986 | Irish | Lindy Tsang is a Chinese-Irish YouTuber |
Jack Duff | July 6, 1999 | Irish | Jack Duff is a music artist from Ireland |
Barry Herridge | August 10, 1973 | Irish | Barry Herridge is an Irish psychotherapist and the fourth husband of famous Irish singer and songwriter Sinéad O’Çonnor |
Greg Horan | February 11, 1988 | Irish | Greg Horan is the elder brother of 'One Direction' member Niall Horan |
Dylan Moran | November 3, 1971 | Irish | Dylan Moran is a stand-up comedian and actor best known for his observational comedy |
Evanna Lynch | August 16, 1991 | Irish | Evanna Patricia Lynch is a popular Irish actress and model |
Allie Sherlock | April 7, 2005 | Irish | Allie Sherlock is an Irish singer, guitarist, and 'YouTube' star |
Denis O’Brien
Denis O’Brien is an Irish entrepreneur who was listed among the World's Top 200 Billionaires in 2015
Mary II of England
Mary II served as the joint sovereign of England, Scotland and Ireland along with her husband, William II
Mary I of England
Mary I was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 until 1558
William IV of the United Kingdom
William IV was the King of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, under whose reign the revolutionary ‘Reform Act of 1832’ was passed.
Charles I of England
Charles I of England was the king of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649
Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was a noted Irish playwright, novelist, poet and essayist
Jim Stynes
Jim Stynes is a well-known footballer and philanthropist from Australia
Ian Paisley
Ian Paisley was the former Prime Minister of Northern Ireland and also one of the most influential leaders in the country