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People such as Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, Eddie Murphy, Billie Holiday, and Beyonce all have traces of Irish DNA or Irish ancestors. Read more. Who were the Black Irish, and what is their story?...
Black people in Ireland, also known as Black Irish, Black and Irish or in Irish: Daoine Goirme/Daoine Dubha, are a multi-ethnic group of Irish people of African descent. Black people, Africans and people of African descent have lived in Ireland in small numbers since the 18th century.
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- OCTOBER IS Black History Month, and to celebrate, we've cobbled together some of the biggest black celebrities, who just so happen to be Irish. Featuring famous faces from the world of music, sport and politics, here are nine Irish heroes to celebrate.
- Phil Lynott. Singer, songwriter and bassist Phil Lynott of the hard rock band Thin Lizzy is shown performing on stage during a "live" concert appearance on November 6, 1980.
- Paul McGrath. Paul McGrath during the FIFA World Cup 1990 Round of 16 match between Republic of Ireland and Romania at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa, Italy.
- Chris Hughton. Chris Hughton (R) with Pep Guardiola while in charge of Brighton and Hove Albion. Hughton was something of a trailblazer, becoming the first mixed-race footballer to appear for the Irish national side in 1979.
Mar 18, 2022 · Mar 18, 2022. Who were the black Irish? Some say they came from the Spanish Armada. ("Defeat of the Spanish Armada", painted by Philip James de Loutherbourg). Wikimedia Commons. There are a...
Jun 7, 2023 · June 7, 2023 · 3 min read. 2. Three tourists in Dublin city centre, Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin 1, Ireland. From the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, Black people have played an...
Apr 25, 2023 · Apr 25, 2023. The Spanish Armada. Getty. There is a fascination with the Black Irish and many ideas and theories that cannot be agreed on. Here are some myths and truths about the Black Irish:...
Jun 7, 2023 · Spencer Jones • Jun 7, 2023. Photo Credit: David Levingstone. From blue eyes, to freckles, to blonde hair, it’s impossible to confine Black people into a singular expression. While it may surprise you, from the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, Black people have played an important role in shaping Irish society.
