Ian Paisley
Ian Paisley (1926 - 2014) was a British churchman and politician deeply involved in the cause in Northern Ireland. This reverend has…
Irish personalities : the must-haves
Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams (1948 – ) was an Irish Catholic politician who played a leading role in the Northern Irish cause. As head…
Maud Gonne
Maud Gonne is an Irish actress and activist, known for her support of the Irish nationalist cause and feminism.
Matt Talbot
Matt Talbot (1856-1925) was an Irishman known the world over for his fight against alcoholism… Although his life is only partially known,…
Saint Brendan de Clonfert
Saint Brendan de Clonfert (also known as Bréanainn de Clonfert in Irish) was an Irish saint (484-578), whose legend ended up taking…
Brian O’Driscoll
Brian O’Driscoll is a very popular Irish rugby player. Currently captain of the country’s national rugby team, he is regarded as the…
George Best
George Best (1946-2005) was a Northern Irish footballer, considered one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game. Admired by…
Constance Markievicz
Countess Constance Markievicz (1868-1927) was an Irish revolutionary who actively participated in the defense of the working classes, the feminist cause and…
Colum McCann
Colum McCann is an Irish journalist and writer with a passion for writing and journalism. His works, widely known in Ireland and…
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was an Irish painter known for his surrealist canvases, largely influenced by Picasso’s cubist works. Bacon paints unease and…