Famous Irish - Irish Celebrities - page 7

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
Bobby Sands

Bobby Sands

Bobby Sands is an Irish hero who was a volunteer of the Irish Republican Army

IrishMarch 9, 1954144 views

Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor who is known for his TV roles in ‘Misfits’ and ‘Love/Hate.’ This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.

IrishJanuary 7, 1988306 views

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne is an Irish actor, best known for playing ‘Paul Weston’ in the ‘HBO’ series ‘In Treatment.’ This biography profiles his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.

IrishMay 12, 1950235 views

Colm Meaney

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IrishMay 30, 1953279 views

Dervla Kirwan

Dervla Kirwan is a popular Irish television and stage actress

IrishOctober 24, 1971234 views

Katie McGrath

Katie McGrath is an Irish actress best recognized for her role in the series ‘Merlin.’

IrishJanuary 3, 1983566 views

Jonas Armstrong

Jonas Armstrong is an Irish actor known for his role in the series ‘Robin Hood’

IrishJanuary 1, 1981225 views

Lindy Tsang

Lindy Tsang is a Chinese-Irish YouTuber

IrishDecember 6, 19861,565 views

Phil Laak

Phil Laak is a California-based Irish professional poker player and poker commentator

IrishSeptember 8, 1972208 views

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner is a popular Irish actor known for his portrayal of Kili in ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy

IrishJune 19, 1983265 views