Irish Actors and Actresses Irish directors
Jim Sheridan
If there’s one director in Ireland you need to know, it’s Jim Sheridan. The latter is the author of countless great films,…
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Queen Elizabeth II
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth kingdoms since 1952, Elizabeth II (1926-2022) was a contemporary monarch who left her mark…
Pádraic Delaney
Pádraic Delaney is an Irish actor born on November 6, 1977 in Wexford, Republic of Ireland. An artist of international stature, he…
Seamus Heaney
Imagine a world where words dance, poems envelop you and prose transports you to unexplored landscapes of the imagination. Therein lies the…
Terence MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney (1879-1920) was a leading figure in Ireland’s struggle for independence. Mayor of Cork, playwright and poet, he was one of…
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Gavin Friday
Born Fionán Martin Hanvey in Dublin in 1959, Gavin Friday is a multi-talented artist: musician, composer, actor and painter. His long-standing friendship…
Gabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne, born in Dublin in 1950, is an icon of Irish cinema and theater, and his influence transcends national borders to…
Leo Varadkar
Leo Varadkar is a well-known Irish politician. Born on January 18, 1979, he currently plays a significant role in Irish politics. Varadkar…
Michelle Fairley
Michelle Fairley is a Northern Irish actress, internationally acclaimed for her portrayal of Catelyn Stark in the hit series “Game of Thrones”.…
Andrew Scott
If the name Andrew Scott doesn’t ring a bell, you’ll certainly be familiar with his face. You may have seen him in…