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Bono
Real name: Paul David Hewson. Born May 10, 1960 in Dublin. Irish singer, musician and humanitarian, best known as the vocalist of the super popular Irish band U2.

Colin Farrell Colin Farrell
Born May 31, 1976 in Dublin. Film actor. He gained fame thanks to his roles in the films Alexander, Phone Booth, Minority Report, The Recruit, Miami Vice: Vice, and many others.

Pierce Brosnan
The actor and producer was born on May 16, 1953 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. His popularity grew after his participation in the series "Remington Street" in the mid-80s. In 1995, he became the fifth actor to play James Bond.

Van Morrison
George Ivan Morrison was born on August 31, 1945 in Belfast. The popular multi-instrumentalist and founder of the musical style "Celtic soul" has six Grammy awards, and is also included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Gabriel Byrne
The actor was born on May 12, 1950 in Dublin. Winner of the Golden Globe Award. She prefers art-house films. His portfolio includes films such as The Usual Suspects, Miller's Crossing and The Stigmata. He is currently starring in the critically panned HBO series The Treatment.

Enya
Real name: Enya Patricia Nee Brennan. She was born on May 17, 1961 in the village of Guidore, County Donagal. Ireland's most commercially successful musician has sold over 15 million copies of A Day Without Rain. In addition, she has won four Grammy awards.

Kenneth Branagh
The actor, director, screenwriter and producer was born on December 10, 1960 in Belfast. Known for numerous adaptations of Shakespeare's plays - "Henry V", "Much Ado About Nothing", "Hamlet", etc. Winner of BAFTA and Emmy awards, four times Golden Globe nominee, five times Oscar nominee.

Cillian Murphy
The actor was born on May 25, 1976 in the village of Ballintemple, County Cork. Murphy and his penetrating gaze became recognizable in 2005 with his outstanding performance as two villains: Scarecrow in Batman Begins and Jason Rippner in Night Flight.

Sinead O'Connor
She was born on December 8, 1966 in Dublin. The expressive singer's popularity rose in the late 90s with her debut album The Lion and the Cobra. Known not only for her work, but also due to the numerous scandals associated with her name.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Born July 27, 1977 in Dublin. Winner of the Golden Globe Award. He is best known for his roles in Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham and Match Point. He also starred in the mini-series Elvis and as King Henry VIII in Showtime's The Tudors.

Peter O'Toole
Born August 2, 1932 in Connemara, County Galway. The legendary theater and film actor joined the world of stars in 1962 after his role in the film Lawrence of Arabia. He was nominated for eight Oscars but never won.

Liam Neeson
Born June 7, 1952 in Ballymena, County Antrim. He played Oscar Schindler in the film "Schindler's List", Alfred Kinsey in the film "Kinsey" and Qui-Gon Jinn in the film "Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

Ireland is a country not only with original nature and impressive history, but also a country whose natives are very interesting and brutal men. AT Top 18 most beautiful Irish people included famous actors, musicians, singers and models with Irish roots.

18.Danny O "Donoghue / Danny O" Donoghue(b. October 3, 1980 Dublin, Ireland) - Irish singer and composer, frontman of the rock band The Script. He is a member of the jury of the British version of the television show The Voice UK. Takes 16th place in the ranking of the sexiest men in the world in 2012 according to Glamor magazine.

17.Derek Ryan / Derek Ryan(b. County Carlow, Ireland) - Irish country singer. At the age of 17, he became a member of the musical group D-side. In 2006 the band disbanded and Derek continued his successful solo career, performing both his own compositions and Irish folk songs.

16. Jonathan Rhys Meyers(born July 27, 1977, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish film actor. Award Winner "Golden Globe". Films with his participation: "Velvet Goldmine", "Chasing the Devil", "Prozac Nation", Play Like Beckham", "The Lion in Winter", mini-serial "Elvis", "Match Point", "Mission Impossible 3", "From Paris with Love", "Lovers", etc.

15.Harrison Ford / Harrison Ford(b. July 13, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, USA) - American actor and producer, paternal Irish. Nominee for Oscar, BAFTA, four-time nominee and winner of a special Golden Globe Awards. He is best known for his participation in the films The Conversation, the Star Wars film series, the Indiana Jones film series, Blade Runner, Patriot Games, The Fugitive, Air Force One, K-19.

14. Mark Feehily(b. May 28, 1980 Sligo, Ireland) is an Irish musician, former vocalist of the Irish pop band Westlife.

13. Matthew McConaughey(b. November 4, 1969 Uvalde, Texas, USA) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. She has Irish roots on her father's side. Films with his participation: "Wedding Planner", "How to Get Rid of a Guy in 10 Days", "Love and Other Troubles", "Fool's Gold", "Ghosts of former girlfriends".

12. Pierce Brosnan / Pierce Brosnan(born May 16, 1953, Drogheda, Ireland) is an Irish actor and producer. Performer of the role of James Bond in four films of this series. Officer (OBE) of the Order of the British Empire.

11. Stuart Townsend(born December 15, 1972 Howth, County Dublin) - Irish actor, screenwriter, director, producer. In 1998, for the role of Victor Kelly in the film "Resurrected" received an award Fantafestival in the nomination "Best Actor". To this day, it remains the only film award of the actor. Films with his participation: "Night Hunter", "Robot Chicken", "Chaos Theory", "XIII", "Betrayal".

10. Leo Delaney / Leo Delaney(born January 31, 1990 Dublin, Ireland) - Irish model, national title holder "Mr. Ireland 2012", participant of the international competition "Mr. World 2012" where occupied third place (2nd Vice-Mr.). In the past, he was a professional swimmer.

9.Clive Standen(born 22 July 1981) is a Northern Irish actor best known for playing Rollo in the History Channel TV series Vikings, Sir Gawain in the Starz series Camelot, Archer in the BBC TV series Robin Hood, and Private Carl Harris in the British sci- fi show Doctor Who.

8. Colin O'Donoghue / Colin O "Donoghue(born January 26, 1981 Drogheda, Louth, Ireland) is an Irish television, theater and film actor. Films with his participation: the series "The Tudors", "Identification", "Rite", "Vault 24", "Once Upon a Time".

7.Mel Gibson / Mel Gibson(born January 3, 1956, New York) is an American-Australian actor, director, screenwriter and producer. Born into a Catholic Irish family. Winner of two Oscars and Golden Globe Awards(1996) for directing the drama Braveheart. His other films: "Bird on a Wire", "Forever Young", "Conspiracy Theory", "What Women Want", "We Were Soldiers", "Beaver", etc.

6. Aidan Turner(born June 19, 1983 Clondolkin, South Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Dante Gabriel Rossetti in Desperate Romantics, the vampire Mitchell in the BBC series Being Human, and for his role as Keely in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey trilogy.

5. James "Jamie" Dornan / James "Jamie" Dornan(b. May 1, 1982 Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK) - Irish actor, model and musician. Modeled for many famous brands such as Calvin Klein, Dior,Armani and many others. In 2006, he starred in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette. Currently starring in one of the main roles in the television series Once Upon a Time.

4.George Clooney(born May 6, 1961, Lexington, Kentucky, USA) is an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. Raised in an Irish Catholic family. He became widely known after the release of the television series "ER" and the movie "From Dusk Till Dawn." Laureate Oscars and "Golden Globe" in the nomination "Best Supporting Actor" for the film "Siriana", winner Golden Globe Awards for the role of a millionaire in the drama "Descendants" (2011) and the role of an escaped prisoner in the comedy "Oh, where are you, brother?" (2000). Second time received "Oscar" as a producer in the nomination "Best movie" for the film Operation Argo.

3. Tom Hardy(b. September 15, 1977, Hammersmith, London, UK) - British theater and film actor, maternal Irishman, known for his title role in the film "Bronson", as well as for his participation in the Hollywood blockbusters "Star Trek: Retribution", Inception, Warrior, and The Dark Knight Rises.

2. Bradley Cooper / Bradley Cooper(born January 5, 1975, Philadelphia) - American actor, paternal Irishman, award nominee "Oscar","Golden Globe" and BAFTA for Best Actor in My Boyfriend Is a Crazy. Other movies: All About Steve, Valentine's Day, The Hangover 2: From Vegas to Bangkok, The Place Beyond the Pines, Serena.

1.Colin Farrell / Colin Farrell(born May 31, 1976 Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish film actor. Gained fame thanks to his roles in the films "Alexander", "Phone Booth", "Minority Report", "The Recruit", "Miami Vice. Vice" and many others. People Magazine named it in 2003 one of the fifty most beautiful people on earth; by rating Company magazine he is sixth sexiest man the same year.

The island state of Ireland at the westernmost tip of Europe amazes tourists with unusual and unique traditions. And the people here are amazingly hospitable and helpful. Ireland is a very small country, but the Irish are very proud of this, and also of the fact that people from a small island nation can be found anywhere in the world. But it's time to confirm all this and present a list of the most interesting facts about Ireland.

State symbols

Not many states have musical instruments on their coat of arms, but the Irish coat of arms flaunts a golden harp on a dark blue background.

The famous Irish shamrock and the Celtic cross are also recognizable throughout the world as symbols of the country. Here you can also add an amazing breed of hunting dogs - the Irish wolfhound.

people of the world

According to the 2010 US Census, 25 million citizens of this North American country wrote in questionnaires about their Irish origin. But in Australia, the descendants of immigrants from Ireland are slightly more than half, and in total more than 80 million Irish people live outside the island.

The Saints

In addition to St. Patrick, who, using the example of a clover leaf, explained the trinity of God to the Irish, St. Brigid is also revered in Ireland. Bridget of Ireland, the patroness of the country, became famous not only for miracles, but also for special mercy and good nature, and throughout her life she refused to help anyone.

famous architect

Continuing the theme of Americans with Irish roots, it is worth remembering the Irish architect James Hoban, who was the author of the design and construction of the White House in Washington.

Son and grandson

Most of the surnames in the country begin with "Poppy" or "O'", which means "son" and "grandson" in translation. In Russian transcription, it would sound something like this - Semyon, the son of Peter, the grandson of Yegor.

National language

The national language of the Irish is, respectively, the Irish (Gaelic) language, but only 380 thousand inhabitants of the country are fluent in it, and 1.6 million claim to know their native language. And this despite the fact that the population of Ireland is 4.6 million people, and if you include Northern Ireland here, then all 6.5 million.

For life

What distinguishes Ireland from all countries of the European Union is that it is the only EU country in which abortion is prohibited by law. The only exception to such an operation can only be a threat to the life of the mother. The site also has all the countries in which abortion is prohibited today.

The oldest maternity hospital

In 1745, the Rotunda Hospital began to function in the city of Dublin, in which, in addition to providing medical services, they also took delivery. Today it is the oldest operating maternity hospital in the world.

historical justice

The patron saint of the country, Saint Patrick, especially revered by the Irish, was by origin a Roman, not an Irishman. By the way, the Christian saint is also the patron saint of Nigeria.

Separate education

Although the Irish adopted Catholicism as the last of the peoples of Europe, after the Poles they are deeply religious people. Schools in the country are only for Catholics and Protestants, and representatives of the two faiths study separately.

Pubs are a favorite place of rest for locals and tourists. Here you can not only have fun, watch football or rugby, but also arrange a business meeting. Only in the capital there is one pub per 100 inhabitants. The population of Dublin is 1.4 million people, so consider ...

The oldest drinking establishment

Ireland is also home to the oldest pub in human history. The Brazen Head pub began operating in 1198, but its doors are still open to visitors today.

beer lovers

In addition to the famous Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp Lager are also brewed in Ireland. In terms of beer consumption, the Irish are the second largest in the world after the Czech Republic, and the beer consumption per capita is 131 liters.

In 1880, the workers refused to cultivate the land owned by the British manager Charles Boycott. Since then, the word "boycott" has been used to refer to one of the forms of political and economic struggle of the working people for their rights.

halloween

A holiday so beloved in Ireland has its roots in ancient times, when the Samhain festival was popular on the green expanses of the island. It was a Celtic festival dedicated to the end of the harvest. They walk on Saiman for a whole week. They start three days before the holiday itself, and then have fun three days after it.

Interesting facts about the country would be incomplete without mentioning that Ireland produces a quarter of all computers from the total number produced in the European Union.

In addition, the country is one of the world leaders in the export of high-tech software.

cats

Remoteness from mainland Europe has determined some of the features of the fauna of Ireland. Tourists will not meet here snakes and ferrets; there are also no roe deer and moles on the island. But there are a huge number of cats, and their number is twice the number of dogs.

redheads

All over the world it is believed that all Irish people are red, but in fact, people who have natural copper hair color and funny freckles are only 9% of the total population of the country.

good luck

If it is customary for Russians to pull their ears on a child’s birthday by the number of years old, then the Irish on their child’s birthday turn him upside down and hit him on the floor. Naturally, how old is the baby, so many blows. They say it brings good luck...

Paradise for archaeologists

In the vastness of Ireland, there are many ruins left over from buildings and settlements from different times. Even the authorities themselves and the relevant authorities do not know their exact number.

The deepest mine

The Tara mine ranks fifth in the world in terms of the depth of development, but in Europe this zinc mine is the largest.

Great Scientists

It would take a long time to list all the famous natives of Ireland, but John Tyndall is considered the first scientist to be called a physicist. And William Edward, an Irishman by nationality, was the first of the inhabitants of the Earth who managed to calculate the temperature of the Sun.

Schedule

Most shops are closed on Sunday, and on weekdays many open at 12 noon and stop serving customers at 6 pm. But Thursday is considered a “long” day, when the doors of shops are open until 9 pm.

Own Olympics

Interestingly, archaeologists have found confirmation that back in the Bronze Age, their own Olympic Games were held on the expanses of the island. There is also written evidence, and in the sources these competitions are called the Tailtinn Games.

Berries and mushrooms

In any corner of the island, blackberries, strawberries grow in large numbers, you can find thickets of sea buckthorn and a large number. But for some reason, the habit of the local population did not include a quiet hunt to collect delicious berries and mushrooms.

book lovers

The Irish are one of the most reading nations in the world. But, what is remarkable, they are used to taking books in libraries, which are quite numerous in cities, and few people keep large collections of books on the shelves at home.

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Crime

The country has a fairly low crime rate, and there are practically no thefts, except that Dublin has the highest percentage of such crimes in the country. Because of the low number of burglaries, residents often leave windows open, and doors in houses and apartments are made of fragile materials.

Snow

When snow falls in Dublin, with a population of 1.5 million, the city practically comes to a standstill. The Irish prefer to build their houses on the hills, and when it snows they don't have to show up for work. But you need to confirm that without a car you can’t get to work from home.

Patriotism

After leaving school, young Irish people choose to continue their studies abroad, many of whom remain working outside of Ireland. But the Irish prefer to meet and spend old age at home.

Grumps

Despite their love for their country, the Irish constantly complain about the weather. In their opinion, there is no good weather in their country, and it is always either rainy or cold.

Knowledge about Russia

Almost all tourists from Russia claim that the knowledge of the Irish about the Russian Federation is limited to the words “vodka”, “matryoshka”, “perestroika”. By the way, everyone thinks that Gorbachev is the best leader of Russia in history. So much for the effectiveness of Western propaganda...

More than people

In Ireland, the number of registered mobile phones exceeds the total Irish population. Yes, and taxis in Dublin can be found at every turn.

Some records...

Everyone knows that Ireland is the birthplace of the famous Guinness beer, and the whole world records its records in the Guinness Book of Records. The Irish also have their own records. So, they are the most violent Catholics among all believers, in Ireland the most incendiary dances, and also the largest yacht club in the world.

Not only dancing...

But, and finally, the last record. The Irish are a very cheerful and talented people of the world. Representatives of this amazing people became the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 7 times.

Finally

As you can see, Ireland is a country that can really only be admired, and its centuries-old traditions easily coexist with the innovations of progress.

Ireland is a country not only with a distinctive and centuries-old history, but also a country that has given the world a large number of talented actors who are now actively filming in Hollywood films and are among the tops of the most sought-after representatives of their profession.

Today we want to introduce readers to the TOP 10 most famous Irish actors. Perhaps you will learn something new about your idols.

According to the Fassbender family tree, the actor's mother is the great-great-niece of the Irish revolutionary Michael Collins. Fassbender is a very good actor because he can play in such different films as Prometheus and Shame. Nevertheless, Daniel Day-Lewis considers the standard of perfection in acting skills. Michael says that his German half strives to keep everything under control, but the Irish one still constantly wreaks havoc.

2. Colin Farrell

At the age of seventeen, he was kicked out of school for a fight with a teacher who caught Farrell sleeping in class, and instead of an apology, he was beaten. After this incident, he went with friends to Australia for a year.
He auditioned for the Irish boy band Boyzone, but was turned down. A frequenter of Irish crime comedies ("Seven Psychopaths"), also known for major Hollywood projects ("Alexander"). The owner of the most bushy eyebrows in Hollywood says: “Being Irish is a very big and important part of me. I will never leave her."

3. Cillian Murphy

From the most bushy eyebrows to the most beautiful eyes. Cillian Murphy, played in the films Inception and The Dark Knight Rises. He admires Liam Neeson, is friends with Colin Farrell and does not eat meat. The most important thing in life is his family and friends who stayed in Ireland.

4. Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion picture industry. Her number is 7083.
Pierce, one of the Bonds (James Bonds), is now a dual citizen. He loves sex scenes in movies, but he thinks Bond's are too boring. Claims that his first film he saw was 1964's Goldfinger.

5. Liam Neeson

In his school years, he was fond of boxing, once he even broke his nose. But despite this, he still achieved some success - he won the youth boxing championship among amateurs in his weight category.
The hostage and Schindler's List star most often plays mentors or fathers of the main characters, as well as characters whose image is based on real people. I never considered myself beautiful, but only "very attractive." Sometimes he wakes up in the morning and thinks: “What am I doing in the cinema? I want to go back to Ireland and work on an electric forklift.”

6. Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel was born to English actress Jill Balcon and Irish poet Cecil Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis was considered for the role of Jesus Christ in The Passion of the Christ (2004), but director Mel Gibson thought Day-Lewis' face was "too European" and the role went to James Caviezel. This Irishman is famous in the professional environment for his deep approach to the preparation of each role. And it's hard not to notice, just watch a couple of films, such as the recent Oscar-winning Lincoln or My Left Foot. Repeatedly included in the top 50 most beautiful people on the planet according to People magazine.

7. Brendan Gleeson

An intelligent hitman from "Low Under in Bruges" and a brave police officer from "Once Upon a Time in Ireland", Brendan Gleeson was born, raised and even worked as a school teacher in Dublin. Often collaborates with other Irish actors, plays the violin and has four sons, one of whom you know, according to Alltop10.

8. Kenneth Branagh

Actor and director, winner of numerous professional awards, best known for his films based on Shakespeare - "Henry V" and "Much Ado About Nothing". He grew up in poverty, near a Belfast tobacco factory.

9. Robert Sheehan

It took us a long time to get over cutie Nathan's departure from Misfits until he appeared in Kill Bono. And soon he can be seen in the promising adventure drama The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.

10 Saoirse Ronan

She became famous for the films "Atonement" and "Hannah: The Ultimate Weapon." The sci-fi drama The Guest was also released, where the young actress played the main role of the girl Melanie, whose soul is trying to be captured by an alien creature that does not have a body. Saoirse hates questions about her unusual name.
Born in New York but raised in Ireland. Her name means "freedom" in Irish.

Ireland has given the world a lot of actors who star in Hollywood movies. Let's try to pick top 10 most famous Irish actors. And also, perhaps, you will learn something new about your favorite movie characters. And, no, no, and there will be a desire to revise your favorite movie under a cup.

Ten most famous actors from Ireland

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Date of Birth: January 7, 1988
Place of Birth: Port Louise, Leeish, Leinster, Ireland

For a long time we could not come to terms with the departure of the cutie Newton from the series Misfits("The Misfits") until he appeared in Kill Bono. And soon he can be seen in the promising adventure drama The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.

Brendan Gleeson

The intelligent hitman from "Low Down in Bruges" and the brave cop from "Once Upon a Time in Ireland" Brendan Gleeson was born, raised and even worked as a school teacher in Dublin. Often collaborates with other Irish actors, plays the violin and has four sons, one of whom you know.

Date of Birth: December 10, 1960
Place of Birth: Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Date of Birth: April 29, 1957
Place of Birth: London, England, UK

And it's hard not to notice, just watch a couple of films, such as the recent Oscar-winning Lincoln or My Left Foot. Repeatedly entered the top 50 most beautiful people on the planet according to the magazine People.

I never considered myself beautiful, but only "very attractive". Sometimes he wakes up in the morning and thinks: What am I doing in the movies? I want to go back to Ireland and work on an electric forklift.”

Pierce Brosnan received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion picture industry. Her number is 7083. Pierce, one of the Bonds (James Bonds), is now a dual citizen.

Likes sex scenes in movies, but believes that bonda they are too boring. Claims that his first film he saw was 1964's Goldfinger.

At the age of seventeen, he was kicked out of school for a fight with a teacher who caught Farrell sleeping in class, and instead of an apology, he was beaten. After this incident, he went with friends to Australia for a year. He auditioned for the Irish boy band Boyzone, but was turned down. A frequenter of Irish crime comedies ("Seven Psychopaths"), also known for major Hollywood projects ("Alexander"). The owner of the most bushy eyebrows in Hollywood says: “Being Irish is a very big and important part of me. I will never part with her.".

From the most bushy eyebrows to the most beautiful eyes. Cillian Murphy, played in the films "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises". admires Liam Neeson, friendly to Colin Farrell and does not eat meat. The most important thing in life is his family and friends who stayed in Ireland.

Nevertheless, Daniel Day-Lewis considers the standard of perfection in acting skills. Michael says that his German half strives to keep everything under control, but the Irish still constantly wreaks havoc.

She became famous for the films "Atonement" and "Hannah: The Ultimate Weapon."

At the end of March, the sci-fi drama "The Guest" will be released, where the young actress will play the main role of a girl. Melanie, whose soul is trying to capture an alien creature that does not have a body. Saoirse hates questions about her unusual name. Born in New York but raised in Ireland. Her name means "freedom" in Irish.