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

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Mary GleesonIrishMary (née Weldon) is the celebrity wife of accomplished Irish actor and film director Brendan Gleeson.
Yvonne McGuinnessOctober 12, 1972IrishYvonne McGuinness is an Irish multimedia artist
Leo VaradkarJanuary 18, 1979IrishCam Leo Varadkar is the current Taoiseach—the Prime Minister—of the Republic of Ireland
Lindy TsangDecember 6, 1986IrishLindy Tsang is a Chinese-Irish YouTuber
Jack DuffJuly 6, 1999IrishJack Duff is a music artist from Ireland
Barry HerridgeAugust 10, 1973IrishBarry Herridge is an Irish psychotherapist and the fourth husband of famous Irish singer and songwriter Sinéad O’Çonnor
Greg HoranFebruary 11, 1988IrishGreg Horan is the elder brother of 'One Direction' member Niall Horan
Dylan MoranNovember 3, 1971IrishDylan Moran is a stand-up comedian and actor best known for his observational comedy
Evanna LynchAugust 16, 1991IrishEvanna Patricia Lynch is a popular Irish actress and model
Allie SherlockApril 7, 2005IrishAllie Sherlock is an Irish singer, guitarist, and 'YouTube' star
John Tyndall

John Tyndall

John Tyndall was an Irish physicist

IrishAugust 2, 1820116 views

Denis O’Brien

Denis O’Brien is an Irish entrepreneur who was listed among the World's Top 200 Billionaires in 2015

IrishApril 19, 1958172 views

Mary II of England

Mary II served as the joint sovereign of England, Scotland and Ireland along with her husband, William II

BritishApril 30, 1662109 views

Mary I of England

Mary I was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 until 1558

BritishFebruary 18, 1516102 views

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.

BritishAugust 21, 1765164 views

Charles I of England

Charles I of England was the king of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649

BritishNovember 19, 1600106 views

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde was a noted Irish playwright, novelist, poet and essayist

IrishOctober 16, 1854135 views

Jim Stynes

Jim Stynes is a well-known footballer and philanthropist from Australia

IrishApril 23, 1966108 views

John Luke

John Luke was an Irish figurative painter, muralist, landscape artist and sculptor

IrishJanuary 19, 190691 views

Ian Paisley

Ian Paisley was the former Prime Minister of Northern Ireland and also one of the most influential leaders in the country

IrishApril 6, 1926140 views