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Aidan Heavey
Aidan Joseph Heavey (born 1953) is the founder of Tullow Oil, one of Europe's largest oil businesses.
Aidan Joseph Heavey (born 1953) is the founder of Tullow Oil, one of Europe's largest oil businesses.
Aiden MacCarthy
Aiden MacCarthy, GM was an Irish doctor of the Royal Air Force who showed great courage, resourcefulness and humanity during his capture by the Japanese during the Second World War.
Aiden MacCarthy, GM was an Irish doctor of the Royal Air Force who showed great courage, resourcefulness and humanity during his capture by the Japanese during the Second World War.
Ambrose McGonigal
Sir Ambrose Joseph McGonigal, KBE, MC, QC was educated at Clongowes Wood College and Queen's University Belfast.
Sir Ambrose Joseph McGonigal, KBE, MC, QC was educated at Clongowes Wood College and Queen's University Belfast.
Arthur Clery
Arthur Edward Clery (1879 – November 1932) was an Irish politician and university professor.
Arthur Edward Clery (1879 – November 1932) was an Irish politician and university professor.
Aubrey Gwynn
Aubrey Osborn Gwynn (1892-18 May 1983) was an Irish Jesuit historian.
Aubrey Osborn Gwynn (1892-18 May 1983) was an Irish Jesuit historian.
Barry O'Callaghan
Barry O'Callaghan is an Irish businessman, Chairman and CEO of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), and the Chairman of Education Media and Publishing Group (EMPG), the Cayman Island holding company...
Barry O'Callaghan is an Irish businessman, Chairman and CEO of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), and the Chairman of Education Media and Publishing Group (EMPG), the Cayman Island holding company...
Brian Carney (rugby)
Brian Carney (Brian Ó Cearnaigh; born 23 July 1976) is a former Irish rugby player.
Brian Carney (Brian Ó Cearnaigh; born 23 July 1976) is a former Irish rugby player.
Cameron O'Reilly
Anthony Cameron O'Reilly, generally known as Cameron O'Reilly, (born 1964) is a Dublin-born businessman with Irish and Australian citizenship, the son of Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly an...
Anthony Cameron O'Reilly, generally known as Cameron O'Reilly, (born 1964) is a Dublin-born businessman with Irish and Australian citizenship, the son of Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly an...
Charles Joseph Alleyn
Charles Joseph Alleyn (September 19, 1817 – April 4, 1890) was a Quebec lawyer and political figure.
Charles Joseph Alleyn (September 19, 1817 – April 4, 1890) was a Quebec lawyer and political figure.
Charles Mitchel
Charles Gerald Mitchel (8 November 1920 – 18 August 1996) was an Irish actor and broadcaster best known as a newsreader for the RTÉ News from 1961 until 1984.
Charles Gerald Mitchel (8 November 1920 – 18 August 1996) was an Irish actor and broadcaster best known as a newsreader for the RTÉ News from 1961 until 1984.
Clongowes Wood College
Clongowes Wood College is a secondary boarding school for boys, located near Clane in County Kildare, Ireland.
Clongowes Wood College is a secondary boarding school for boys, located near Clane in County Kildare, Ireland.
Conal Holmes O'Connell O'Riordan
Conal Holmes O'Connell O'Riordan (pseudonym Norreys Connell) (29 April 1874 - 18 June 1948) was an Irish dramatist and novelist.
Conal Holmes O'Connell O'Riordan (pseudonym Norreys Connell) (29 April 1874 - 18 June 1948) was an Irish dramatist and novelist.
Cornelius James Pelly
Cornelius James Pelly, C.M.G., O.B.E. (8 April 1908 – 1985), was an Irish diplomat.
Cornelius James Pelly, C.M.G., O.B.E. (8 April 1908 – 1985), was an Irish diplomat.
Daniel O'Connell (journalist)
Daniel O'Connell (1849 – January 23, 1899) was a poet, actor, writer and journalist in San Francisco, California, and a co-founder of the Bohemian Club.
Daniel O'Connell (1849 – January 23, 1899) was a poet, actor, writer and journalist in San Francisco, California, and a co-founder of the Bohemian Club.
Denis Kilbride
Denis Kilbride (September 1848 – 24 October 1924) was an Irish nationalist politician, who as member of the Irish Parliamentary Party represented South Kerry (1887–1895), and North G...
Denis Kilbride (September 1848 – 24 October 1924) was an Irish nationalist politician, who as member of the Irish Parliamentary Party represented South Kerry (1887–1895), and North G...
Denis Rolleston Gwynn
Denis Roleston Gwynn (1893–1973) was an Irish journalist, writer and professor of modern Irish history.
Denis Roleston Gwynn (1893–1973) was an Irish journalist, writer and professor of modern Irish history.
Dermott Rowan
Dermott Rowan is the managing director and co-owner of Kiely Rowan Plc, the company that owns the fashion brands Orla Kiely and Olive & Orange.
Dermott Rowan is the managing director and co-owner of Kiely Rowan Plc, the company that owns the fashion brands Orla Kiely and Olive & Orange.
Donnell Deeny
Sir Donnell Justin Patrick Deeny, QC, styled as The Hon Mr Justice Deeny is Chancery Judge in the High Court of Northern Ireland.
Sir Donnell Justin Patrick Deeny, QC, styled as The Hon Mr Justice Deeny is Chancery Judge in the High Court of Northern Ireland.
Donogh O'Malley
Donogh Brendan O'Malley (January 1921 – 10 March 1968) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.
Donogh Brendan O'Malley (January 1921 – 10 March 1968) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician.
Edmund Dwyer-Gray
Sir Edmund John Chisholm Dwyer-Gray was an Irish-Australian politician, who was the 29th Premier of Tasmania from 11 June to 18 December 1939.
Sir Edmund John Chisholm Dwyer-Gray was an Irish-Australian politician, who was the 29th Premier of Tasmania from 11 June to 18 December 1939.
Edmund O'Reilly (theologian)
Edmund O'Reilly (30 April 1811 – 10 November 1878) was a Catholic theologian.
Edmund O'Reilly (30 April 1811 – 10 November 1878) was a Catholic theologian.
Enoch Louis Lowe
Enoch Louis Lowe (August 10, 1820 August 23, 1892) served as the 29th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States from 1851 to 1854.
Enoch Louis Lowe (August 10, 1820 August 23, 1892) served as the 29th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States from 1851 to 1854.
Eugene Esmonde
Lieutenant Commander Eugene Esmonde VC DSO, F/Lt, RAF, Lt-Cdr (A) RN (1 March 1909 – 12 February 1942) was a distinguished pilot who was a posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest...
Lieutenant Commander Eugene Esmonde VC DSO, F/Lt, RAF, Lt-Cdr (A) RN (1 March 1909 – 12 February 1942) was a distinguished pilot who was a posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest...
Francis Clery
General Sir Francis Clery KCB KCMG was a British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division during the Second Boer War.
General Sir Francis Clery KCB KCMG was a British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division during the Second Boer War.
Francis Murphy (Irish politician)
Francis Stack Murphy SL (1810? – 16 June 1860) was an Irish lawyer, scholar and Member of Parliament.
Francis Stack Murphy SL (1810? – 16 June 1860) was an Irish lawyer, scholar and Member of Parliament.
Francis Sylvester Mahony
Francis Sylvester Mahony, also known by the pen name Father Prout, was an Irish humorist.
Francis Sylvester Mahony, also known by the pen name Father Prout, was an Irish humorist.
Frederick Boland
Frederick Henry Boland (January 16, 1904 - December 4, 1985) was an Irish diplomat, who served as ambassador to Britain and the first Irish Ambassador to the United Nations.
Frederick Henry Boland (January 16, 1904 - December 4, 1985) was an Irish diplomat, who served as ambassador to Britain and the first Irish Ambassador to the United Nations.
Gavin O'Reilly
Gavin Karl O'Reilly (born 1966) is a Dublin-born businessman with Irish and Australian citizenship, the second son and fourth child of Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly and Australian Susan Cameron.
Gavin Karl O'Reilly (born 1966) is a Dublin-born businessman with Irish and Australian citizenship, the second son and fourth child of Irish media magnate Tony O'Reilly and Australian Susan Cameron.
Gilbert Laithwaite
Sir Gilbert John Laithwaite, GCMG, KCB, KCIE, CSI was a civil servant and diplomat.
Sir Gilbert John Laithwaite, GCMG, KCB, KCIE, CSI was a civil servant and diplomat.
Hugh Coveney
Hugh P. Coveney (20 July 1935 – 15 March 1998) was a senior Irish Fine Gael politician, and a noted yachtsman.
Hugh P. Coveney (20 July 1935 – 15 March 1998) was a senior Irish Fine Gael politician, and a noted yachtsman.
J. T. Walsh
James Thomas Patrick "J. T." Walsh (September 28, 1943 – February 27, 1998) was an American character actor.
James Thomas Patrick "J. T." Walsh (September 28, 1943 – February 27, 1998) was an American character actor.
James John Skinner
James John Skinner (24 July 1923 – 21 October 2008) was an Irish-born Zambian politician and jurist.
James John Skinner (24 July 1923 – 21 October 2008) was an Irish-born Zambian politician and jurist.
James Joyce
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the ...
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the ...
James Laurence Carew
James Laurence Carew (1853 – 31 August 1903) was an Irish nationalist politician and Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.
James Laurence Carew (1853 – 31 August 1903) was an Irish nationalist politician and Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.
James Magee
James Mary Magee (4 September 1872 in Dublin, Ireland – 18 January 1949 in County Wicklow) was an Irish cricketer and rugby union player.
James Mary Magee (4 September 1872 in Dublin, Ireland – 18 January 1949 in County Wicklow) was an Irish cricketer and rugby union player.
James O'Mara
James O'Mara (6 August 1873 – 21 November 1948) was an Irish bacon merchant and politician who became a nationalist leader and key member of the revolutionary First Dáil.
James O'Mara (6 August 1873 – 21 November 1948) was an Irish bacon merchant and politician who became a nationalist leader and key member of the revolutionary First Dáil.
James Patrick Mahon
Charles James Patrick Mahon, known as the O'Gorman Mahon or James Patrick Mahon was an Irish nationalist journalist, barrister, parliamentarian and international mercenary.
Charles James Patrick Mahon, known as the O'Gorman Mahon or James Patrick Mahon was an Irish nationalist journalist, barrister, parliamentarian and international mercenary.
John Bruton
John Gerard Bruton (born 18 May 1947) is an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland from 1994 to 1997.
John Gerard Bruton (born 18 May 1947) is an Irish politician who served as Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland from 1994 to 1997.
John Charles McQuaid
John Charles McQuaid, C.S.Sp. (28 July 1895 – 7 April 1973) was the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland between December 1940 and February 1972.
John Charles McQuaid, C.S.Sp. (28 July 1895 – 7 April 1973) was the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland between December 1940 and February 1972.
John Horgan (Irish nationalist)
John J. Horgan (26 April 1881 – 21 July 1967) was an Irish Cork born active nationalist politician, solicitor and author.
John J. Horgan (26 April 1881 – 21 July 1967) was an Irish Cork born active nationalist politician, solicitor and author.
John Lalor
John Lalor (1814–1856) was an Irish journalist and author.
John Lalor (1814–1856) was an Irish journalist and author.
John M. O'Sullivan
John M. O'Sullivan (18 February 1891 – 9 February 1948) was an Irish politician, cabinet minister and academic.
John M. O'Sullivan (18 February 1891 – 9 February 1948) was an Irish politician, cabinet minister and academic.
John McQuaid (bishop)
John Charles McQuaid, C.S.Sp. (28 July 1895 – 7 April 1973) was the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland between December 1940 and February 1972.
John Charles McQuaid, C.S.Sp. (28 July 1895 – 7 April 1973) was the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland between December 1940 and February 1972.
John O'Connell (MP)
John O'Connell JP DL was one of seven children of the Irish Nationalist leader Daniel O'Connell and his wife Mary.
John O'Connell JP DL was one of seven children of the Irish Nationalist leader Daniel O'Connell and his wife Mary.
John Philip Nolan
Lieutenant-Colonel John Philip Nolan (1838 – 30 January 1912) was an Irish nationalist landowner and Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britai...
Lieutenant-Colonel John Philip Nolan (1838 – 30 January 1912) was an Irish nationalist landowner and Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britai...
John Redmond
John Edward Redmond (1 September 1856 – 6 March 1918) was an Irish nationalist politician, barrister, MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and leader of ...
John Edward Redmond (1 September 1856 – 6 March 1918) was an Irish nationalist politician, barrister, MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and leader of ...
John Ryan (Dublin artist)
John Ryan Dublin, Ireland was an Artist, broadcaster, publisher, critic, editor, patron and publican.
John Ryan Dublin, Ireland was an Artist, broadcaster, publisher, critic, editor, patron and publican.
John Thomas Donovan
John Thomas Donovan was born in the Claddagh, Galway, Ireland on the 12 December 1885 he was one of 10 children of William and Bridget Donovan.
John Thomas Donovan was born in the Claddagh, Galway, Ireland on the 12 December 1885 he was one of 10 children of William and Bridget Donovan.
Kevin O'Higgins
Kevin Christopher O'Higgins (Caoimhín Críostóir Ó hUigín; 7 June 1892 – 10 July 1927) was an Irish politician who served as Vice-President of the Executive Council and Minister for Justice.
Kevin Christopher O'Higgins (Caoimhín Críostóir Ó hUigín; 7 June 1892 – 10 July 1927) was an Irish politician who served as Vice-President of the Executive Council and Minister for Justice.
Kieran Prendiville
Kieran Prendiville (born 25 December 1947, Rochdale, Lancashire) is a television writer, producer and presenter.
Kieran Prendiville (born 25 December 1947, Rochdale, Lancashire) is a television writer, producer and presenter.
Lydia Foy
Lydia Annice Foy (born Donal Mark Foy; 23 June 1947) is an Irish trans woman notable for leading legal challenges regarding gender recognition in Ireland.
Lydia Annice Foy (born Donal Mark Foy; 23 June 1947) is an Irish trans woman notable for leading legal challenges regarding gender recognition in Ireland.
Michael O'Connor (Australian politician)
Michael O'Connor (11 November 1865 – 6 July 1940) was a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1901 to 1904.
Michael O'Connor (11 November 1865 – 6 July 1940) was a Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1901 to 1904.
Michael O'Higgins
Michael Joseph O'Higgins (1 November 1917 – 9 March 2005) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a member of the Oireachtas for nearly thirty years.
Michael Joseph O'Higgins (1 November 1917 – 9 March 2005) was an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as a member of the Oireachtas for nearly thirty years.
Michael O'Leary (businessman)
Michael Kevin O'Leary (Irish: Micheál Ó Laoire) is an Irish businessman and the Chief Executive Officer of the Irish airline Ryanair.
Michael Kevin O'Leary (Irish: Micheál Ó Laoire) is an Irish businessman and the Chief Executive Officer of the Irish airline Ryanair.
Michael Smurfit
Sir Michael Smurfit, KBE, is a businessman holding Irish citizenship.
Sir Michael Smurfit, KBE, is a businessman holding Irish citizenship.
Nial Fennelly
Nial Fennelly has served as a judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland since 2000 and was an Advocate General of the European Court of Justice from 1995 to 2000.
Nial Fennelly has served as a judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland since 2000 and was an Advocate General of the European Court of Justice from 1995 to 2000.
Niall McCarthy (judge)
Niall McCarthy (1925–1991) was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ireland and a barrister.
Niall McCarthy (1925–1991) was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ireland and a barrister.
Nick Hewer
Nicholas Radbourn "Nick" Hewer (born 17 February 1944) is a British former public relations consultant turned television personality, who lives in Northamptonshire, England.
Nicholas Radbourn "Nick" Hewer (born 17 February 1944) is a British former public relations consultant turned television personality, who lives in Northamptonshire, England.
Oliver St. John Gogarty
Oliver Joseph St John Gogarty was an Irish poet, author, otolaryngologist, athlete, politician, and well-known conversationalist, who served as the inspiration for Buck Mulligan in James Joyce's...
Oliver Joseph St John Gogarty was an Irish poet, author, otolaryngologist, athlete, politician, and well-known conversationalist, who served as the inspiration for Buck Mulligan in James Joyce's...
Pat Reid
Patrick Robert Reid, MBE, MC was a British Army officer and historical author of non-fiction.
Patrick Robert Reid, MBE, MC was a British Army officer and historical author of non-fiction.
Patrick James Smyth
Patrick James Smyth (c. 1823–1885) "Nicaragua Smyth" was an Irish politician and journalist.
Patrick James Smyth (c. 1823–1885) "Nicaragua Smyth" was an Irish politician and journalist.
Patrick McGilligan
Patrick McGilligan (12 April 1889 – 15 November 1979) was an Irish lawyer and Cumann na nGaedheal/Fine Gael politician.
Patrick McGilligan (12 April 1889 – 15 November 1979) was an Irish lawyer and Cumann na nGaedheal/Fine Gael politician.
Patrick Quinlan (cricketer)
Patrick Francis Quinlan was an Australian cricketer and lawyer.
Patrick Francis Quinlan was an Australian cricketer and lawyer.
Paul McGuinness
Paul McGuinness is the main shareholder and founder of Principle Management Limited: an artist management company based in Dublin, Ireland, which has managed U2 from the start of their successfu...
Paul McGuinness is the main shareholder and founder of Principle Management Limited: an artist management company based in Dublin, Ireland, which has managed U2 from the start of their successfu...
Pierce McCan
Pierce McCan was an Irish Sinn Féin politician.
Pierce McCan was an Irish Sinn Féin politician.
Richard Bruton
Richard Bruton (born 15 March 1953) is an Irish Fine Gael politician and has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North Central constituency since 1982.
Richard Bruton (born 15 March 1953) is an Irish Fine Gael politician and has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North Central constituency since 1982.
Rob Kearney
Robert Kearney (born 26 March 1986), also referred to as Rob Kearney, is an Irish rugby union footballer who currently plays for UCD, Leinster and Ireland.
Robert Kearney (born 26 March 1986), also referred to as Rob Kearney, is an Irish rugby union footballer who currently plays for UCD, Leinster and Ireland.
Stephen Brown (author)
Stephen James Meridith Brown was an Irish Catholic priest, writer, bibliographer and librarian.
Stephen James Meridith Brown was an Irish Catholic priest, writer, bibliographer and librarian.
Sydney Bernard Smith
Sydney Bernard Smith (4 August 1936 - 11 October 2008) was a Scots-Irish poet, dramatist, actor and novelist.
Sydney Bernard Smith (4 August 1936 - 11 October 2008) was a Scots-Irish poet, dramatist, actor and novelist.
Sydney Minch
Sydney B. Minch (14 June 1893 – 12 March 1970) was an Irish politician, army officer and brewer.
Sydney B. Minch (14 June 1893 – 12 March 1970) was an Irish politician, army officer and brewer.
The O'Rahilly
Michael Joseph O'Rahilly (Mícheál Seosamh Ó Rathaille), (22 April 1875 - 29 April 1916) self-described as The O'Rahilly was an Irish republican who took part in the Easter Rising, during w...
Michael Joseph O'Rahilly (Mícheál Seosamh Ó Rathaille), (22 April 1875 - 29 April 1916) self-described as The O'Rahilly was an Irish republican who took part in the Easter Rising, during w...
Thomas Bodkin
Professor Thomas Patrick Bodkin (July 21, 1887 – April 24, 1961) was an Irish lawyer, art historian, art collector and curator.
Professor Thomas Patrick Bodkin (July 21, 1887 – April 24, 1961) was an Irish lawyer, art historian, art collector and curator.
Thomas Crean
Major Dr. Thomas Joseph Crean, VC, DSO (Dublin, Ireland, 19 April 1873 – Mayfair, London, England, 25 March 1923) was an Irish rugby union player, British Army soldier and doctor.
Major Dr. Thomas Joseph Crean, VC, DSO (Dublin, Ireland, 19 April 1873 – Mayfair, London, England, 25 March 1923) was an Irish rugby union player, British Army soldier and doctor.
Thomas Crean VC
Major Dr. Thomas Joseph Crean, VC, DSO was an Irish rugby union player, British Army soldier and doctor.
Major Dr. Thomas Joseph Crean, VC, DSO was an Irish rugby union player, British Army soldier and doctor.
Thomas Finlay (judge)
Thomas Aloysius Finlay (born 1922) is a former Irish Fine Gael politician and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Thomas Aloysius Finlay (born 1922) is a former Irish Fine Gael politician and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Thomas Francis Meagher
Thomas Francis Meagher was an Irish nationalist and leader of the Young Irelanders in the Rebellion of 1848.
Thomas Francis Meagher was an Irish nationalist and leader of the Young Irelanders in the Rebellion of 1848.
Thomas Ryan (Quebec politician)
Thomas Ryan (August 21, 1804 – May 25, 1889) was a Quebec businessman and political figure.
Thomas Ryan (August 21, 1804 – May 25, 1889) was a Quebec businessman and political figure.
Tom Kettle
Thomas Michael "Tom" Kettle (9 February 1880 – 9 September 1916) was an Irish journalist, barrister, writer, poet, soldier, economist and Home Rule politician.
Thomas Michael "Tom" Kettle (9 February 1880 – 9 September 1916) was an Irish journalist, barrister, writer, poet, soldier, economist and Home Rule politician.
W. J. M. Starkie
William Joseph Myles Starkie (10 December 1860 - 21 July 1920) was a noted Greek scholar and translator of Aristophanes.
William Joseph Myles Starkie (10 December 1860 - 21 July 1920) was a noted Greek scholar and translator of Aristophanes.
William Redmond (1886-1932)
William Archer Redmond DSO was an Irish nationalist politician and son of John Redmond the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1900 to 1918.
William Archer Redmond DSO was an Irish nationalist politician and son of John Redmond the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1900 to 1918.
William Redmond (1886–1932)
William Archer Redmond DSO (1886 – 17 April 1932) was an Irish nationalist politician and son of John Redmond the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1900 to 1918.
William Archer Redmond DSO (1886 – 17 April 1932) was an Irish nationalist politician and son of John Redmond the leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1900 to 1918.
Willie Redmond
William Hoey Kearney Redmond (15 April 1861 – 7 June 1917) (commonly known as Willie Redmond) was an Irish nationalist politician.
William Hoey Kearney Redmond (15 April 1861 – 7 June 1917) (commonly known as Willie Redmond) was an Irish nationalist politician.