18 Irish Stars Who Really Know How to Celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day

Whether they were born and raised on the Emerald Isle or they come from Irish heritage, we're celebrating these Irish stars.
March 17, 2023
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In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

While we all celebrate a wee bit ‘o the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. e salute these popular celebrities of Irish descent. Go green!

Related: 50 Best St. Patrick’s Day Wishes To Toast Your Friends and Family

Irish Celebrities

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Bono

Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono, the dynamic frontman of U2, was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Sinead O’Connor

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter was born in Dublin.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Pierce Brosnan

The former Bond star was born in Navan, County Meath, Ireland and moved to London at age 11.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Liam Neeson

Neeson was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Enya

Singer Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin, better known as Enya was born in Gweedore, Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland.

Related: 17 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions to Help You Celebrate Irish Pride

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers

The Tudors star was born in Dublin, Ireland.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Ryan Reynolds

The Deadpool actor is of Irish ancestry.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 
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Anna Kendrick

The star of Pitch Perfect and A Simple Favor has Irish ancestors and has shared that her dad is very “into being Irish.”

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Kenneth Brannaugh

The Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actor was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He’s best known for his film adaptations of the works of William Shakespeare — Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Love’s Labour’s Lost and As You Like It.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Stuart Townsend

Stuart Townsend was born in Howth, County Dublin, Ireland.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Anne Hathaway

The Ocean’s 8, Serenity and The Hustle actress has Irish heritage.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Stephen Rea

Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Chris O’Dowd

Most moviegoers in the U.S. were introduced to O’Dowd in the comedy Bridesmaids, but the Irish actor was already known across the pond for his role on British sitcom The IT Crowd.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Saoirse Ronan

The star of Lady Bird and Mary, Queen of Scots was born in in New York City in 1994 to Irish parents. The family moved back to Ireland when Ronan was 3 years old.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Edwards Burns

The Entourage and Public Morals actor born in New York is of Irish descent.

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Jamie Dornan

The actor, most known for starring as Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Greyfranchise, is from Northern Ireland. 

In Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. New York City throws a parade for St. Patrick’s Day, which honors Ireland’s primary patron saint. Across the country, 

Van Morrison

The “Brown-Eyed Girl” singer, song-writer and musician has been a professional musician since the late 1950s and was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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