Famous Irish - Irish Celebrities - page 3
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 |
William Desmond Taylor
William Desmond Taylor was an Ireland-born American director and actor who directed more than 50 silent films
Typhoid Mary
Typhoid Mary was an asymptomatic carrier of the pathogen associated with typhoid fever; she was presumed to have infected 51 people
Martin McDonagh
Martin McDonagh is a British-Irish playwright, screenwriter and film director
Louis Walsh
Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager, who grew to fame as a judge on UK’s popular show ‘X Factor’
Cyrus Pallonji Mistry
Cyrus Pallonji Mistry is the ex Chairman of Tata Group of Companies
Sir William Rowan Hamilton
Sir William Rowan Hamilton was one of the greatest scientists to be born in Ireland
Richard Harris
Richard Harris was an Irish actor, singer, director, producer and writer
George Best
George Best was a Northern Irish footballer who achieved great success with the club ‘Manchester United’