List of Famous people born in Ireland

Micheál Martin is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who has served as Taoiseach since June 2020 and as Leader of Fianna Fáil since January 2011. He has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork South-Central constituency since 1989. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition in Ireland from 2011 to 2020, Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2011, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 2004 to 2008, Minister for Health and Children from 2000 to 2004, Minister for Education and Science and Lord Mayor of Cork from 1992 to 1993.

Danielle Galligan is an Irish actress, theatre maker, and poet.

Sarah Greene is an Irish actress and singer, best known for portraying Helen McCormick in the West End and Broadway productions of The Cripple of Inishmaan.

Denise Gough is an Irish actress. She was born in Ennis, County Clare and is the elder sister of the actress Kelly Gough. She is notable for her work in theatre and television, including the play The Painter (2011) and Messiah V: The Rapture. Gough is a two-time Olivier Award winner.

Gemma O'Doherty is an Irish far-right activist and conspiracy theorist. She began her career as staff writer for the Irish Independent, contributing articles on the criminal justice system and corruption, but was dismissed in 2014.

Richard John Keogh is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Huddersfield Town and the Republic of Ireland national team. He plays as a centre-back but has also played at right-back during his career.

Ruairi O’Connor is an Irish actor. He is known for his role as Henry Tudor, the future Henry VIII, in Starz series The Spanish Princess. He has also starred in Handsome Devil and The Devil Made Me Do It.

Michael Kevin O'Leary is an Irish businessman who is the CEO of Ryanair. With a net worth of around €848.6 million as of April 2018, he is one of Ireland's wealthiest businessmen.

John Francis O'Shea is an Irish former professional footballer and currently the first-team coach for Reading. He was known for his versatility in playing several positions on either side of the pitch or the centre.

Wesley Patrick Hoolahan is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two club Cambridge United.