List of Famous people born in Ireland
Hozier
Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, known professionally as Hozier, is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician. Hozier's music primarily draws from folk, soul and blues genres, often using religious and literary themes in his work. He had his international breakthrough after releasing his debut single "Take Me to Church", which has been certified multi-platinum in several countries, including the US, the UK, and Canada.
Siobhan Fahey
Siobhan Máire Deirdre Fahey is an Irish singer and musician, whose vocal range is a light contralto. She was a founding member of the 1980s British/Irish girl group Bananarama, who had several top 10 hits including the US number one hit single "Venus". She later formed the Brit Award and Ivor Novello Award-winning musical act Shakespears Sister, who had a UK number one hit with the 1992 single "Stay". Fahey joined the other original members of Bananarama for a 2017 UK Tour, and later in 2018, a North America and European Tour.
Denis Irwin
Joseph Denis Irwin is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a left back from 1983 to 2004.
Róisín Murphy
Róisín Marie Murphy is an Irish singer-songwriter and record producer. She first became known in the 1990s as one-half of the UK-Irish trip hop duo Moloko with her partner Mark Brydon. After the breakup of Moloko, Murphy embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut solo album, Ruby Blue, written and produced with experimental musician Matthew Herbert, to critical praise in 2005. Her second solo album, Overpowered, was released in 2007.
Enya
Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, known professionally as Enya, is an Irish singer, songwriter, record producer and musician. Born into a musical family and raised in the Irish-speaking area of Gweedore in County Donegal, Enya began her music career when she joined her family's Celtic folk band Clannad in 1980 on keyboards and backing vocals. She left in 1982 with their manager and producer Nicky Ryan to pursue a solo career, with Ryan's wife Roma Ryan as her lyricist. Enya developed her sound over the following four years with multitracked vocals and keyboards with elements of new age, Celtic, classical, church, and folk music. She has sung in ten languages.
Eoin Macken
Eoin Christopher Macken is an Irish actor, filmmaker, author, and model.
Gavin Bazunu
Gavin Okeroghene Bazunu is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Rochdale, on loan from Manchester City. He started his career at Shamrock Rovers, making his first team debut in June 2018 at the age of 16, before joining Manchester City in February 2019.
Louis Walsh
Michael Louis Vincent Walsh is an Irish music manager and television personality. Born in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Walsh moved to Dublin to start his career in the music industry. He has managed Johnny Logan, Boyzone and Westlife, three of Ireland's most successful pop acts in the 1990s and 2000s. In later life, Walsh began a career as a talent show judge and television personality in the United Kingdom and Ireland. He has judged on Popstars (2001–2002), You're a Star (2003–2004), The X Factor, and Ireland's Got Talent (2018–2019).
Darren Randolph
Darren Edward Andrew Randolph is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club West Ham United and the Republic of Ireland national team. He has previously played for the Republic of Ireland U21 team. Randolph has also represented Ireland at basketball.
Joseph Duffy
Joseph Duffy is an Irish retired mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2008, he has formerly competed for Cage Warriors and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. He is also a former professional boxer.