Famous people from Ireland
96 well-known people from Ireland in 3 categories, with birthdays, ages and life stories.
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Every group of famous people we follow in Ireland. Open a category to see who was born there, how old they are today and how they became famous.
ActorsWho are the most popular actors from Ireland? See them all in one list.View actors Singers & RappersBirthdays, ages and life stories of the best-known singers and rappers from Ireland.View singers and rappers Football PlayersBirthdays, ages and life stories of the best-known football players from Ireland.View football players
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Best known from Ireland
All famous people from Ireland, most popular first. Tap a card to see their birthday, current age, zodiac sign and full life story.
Football PlayersJohn O'SheaIrish footballer and coach known for playing for Manchester United.View profile 
Singers & RappersNiall HoranIrish singer-songwriter and former member of the boy band One Direction.View profile 
ActorsPaul MescalStar of the television drama Normal People and the historical film Gladiator II.View profile 
Singers & RappersBob GeldofLead singer of the Boomtown Rats and organizer of Live Aid.View profile 
ActorsJonathan Rhys MeyersStar of historical drama The Tudors and films like Match Point.View profile 
Football PlayersJonny EvansNorthern Irish football player who played for Manchester United and Leicester City.View profile 
ActorsJessie BuckleyStarring in films like Wild Rose and the miniseries Chernobyl.View profile 
Singers & RappersJohnny LoganTwo-time Eurovision Song Contest winner with songs Hold Me Now and What's Another Year.View profile 
ActorsDomhnall GleesonActor in the Harry Potter films, Star Wars sequel trilogy, and Ex Machina.View profile FAQs
Famous people from Ireland
Enya, Pierce Brosnan, Liam Neeson are among the best-known people from Ireland on our list.
We list 96 well-known people from Ireland in 3 categories.
Actors, Singers & Rappers, Football Players.