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Over the centuries Ireland as a nation has produced more than its' fair share of famous historical, literary, political and musical personalities. Many of these are household names with their very mention being synomis with Ireland. The country was known as the land of saints and scholars. Some famous literary figures include: James Joyce Brendan Behan W.B.Yeats Patrick Kavanagh Percy French Musically some of the below have left an indeliable mark on the music industry worldwide: Bob Geldof U2 The Chieftans Sinead O Connor Clannad Enya The Dubliners The Pogues Riverdance Famous Politicans include: John F Kennedy Daniel O Connell Mary Robinson John Hume Michael Collins Others include: Commodore John Barry-founder of the U.S Navy Christy O Connor-golfer Eddie Irvine-Motor Car Racer Tony O Reilly-Entrepreneur George Best-footballer The list is endless. The Irish are a proud people and love to see one of their own rise to the top in his or her field. The country is spawning a new generation of business minded people who are to the fore in areas such as medical research, telecommunications and education. Each region and county of Ireland has a favourite son or daughter that locals love to call their own. |