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This is a list of notable Irish Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American-born descendants. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article and/or references showing the person is Irish American .
This is a list of notable Irish people, who were born on the island of Ireland, in either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland, and have lived there for most of their lives. Also included on the list are people who were not born in Ireland, but have been raised as Irish, have lived there for most of their lives or in regards to the ...
Irish immigrants played an instrumental role in Puerto Rico's economy. One of the most important industries of the island was the sugar industry. Among the successful businessmen in this industry were Miguel Conway, who owned a plantation in the town of Hatillo and Juan Nagle whose plantation was located in Río Piedras.
Johnny Doran (1908–1950), Irish Uilleann piper, brother of Felix Doran [8] Pecker Dunne (1933–2012), singer from County Wexford, Ireland. [9] Finbar Furey (born 1946), Irish folk musician. He is best known for songs such as "Campfire in the Dark" and "Sweet Sixteen". [10]
The famous Irish American meal of corned beef and cabbage was developed by Irish immigrants in the U.S., who adapted it from the traditional Irish recipe for bacon and cabbage. [298] Irish beer such as Guinness is widely consumed in the United States, including an estimated 13 million pints on Saint Patrick's Day alone. [299]
A–L. Harry M. Daugherty. Chester A. Arthur – 21st President of the United States. David Baird Sr. – born in County Londonderry, Ireland, US Senator. David Baird Jr. – son of David Baird Sr.; US Senator. James G. Barry – St. Louis mayor [1] William B. Barry – US Congressman. Joe Biden – current President of the United States, 47th ...
Scotch-Irish Americans. Scotch-Irish Americans are American descendants of primarily Ulster Scots people [5] who emigrated from Ulster (Ireland 's northernmost province) to the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. Their ancestors had originally migrated to Ulster, mainly from the Scottish Lowlands and Northern England in the 17th ...
Annie Moore (immigrant) Anna "Annie" Moore (April 24, 1874 – December 6, 1924) was an Irish émigré who was the first immigrant to the United States to pass through federal immigrant inspection at the Ellis Island station in New York Harbor. Bronze statues of Moore, created by Irish sculptor Jeanne Rynhart, are located at Cobh in Ireland and ...