Famous Irish - Irish Celebrities - page 4

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
Brendan Behan

Brendan Behan

Brendan Behan was a famous Irish poet, novelist and playwright

IrishFebruary 9, 1923152 views

Ashton Irwin

Ashton Irwin is an Australian drummer associated with 5 Seconds of Summer

AustralianJuly 7, 1994413 views

Barry Herridge

Barry Herridge is an Irish psychotherapist and the fourth husband of famous Irish singer and songwriter Sinéad O’Çonnor

IrishAugust 10, 1973895 views

Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch is the ring name of Irish professional wrestler and actor Rebecca Quin

IrishJanuary 30, 1987335 views

Erika Saccone

Erika Saccone is an Irish-Italian YouTube star who posts beauty vlogs

IrishJanuary 1, 1998104 views

Theo Horan

Theo Horan is the nephew of singer Niall Horan

IrishJuly 16, 2013562 views

Allie Sherlock

Allie Sherlock is an Irish singer, guitarist, and 'YouTube' star

IrishApril 7, 2005634 views

Hazel Hayes

Hazel Hayes is an Irish actress, filmmaker, and video blogger on YouTube

IrishJanuary 21, 1985400 views

Mary Gleeson

Mary (née Weldon) is the celebrity wife of accomplished Irish actor and film director Brendan Gleeson.

Irish1,973 views

Matthew Barrett

Matthew Barrett is a cardiologist best known for his relationship with Irish politician Leo Eric Varadkar

Irish305 views