Celebrities originally from Ireland (12 photos)

From this issue you will learn about those talented people who were given to the world by glorious Ireland.

1. Bono

Real name Paul David Hewson. Born 10 May 1960 in Dublin. Bono is an Irish singer, musician and humanitarian best known as the lead singer of the super popular Irish band U2.

2. Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell was born on May 31, 1976 in Dublin. The actor starred in such films as “Miami Vice,” “Minority Report,” “Phone Booth,” “The Recruit” and “Alexander.”

3. Pierce Brosnan

Actor Pierce Brosnan was born on May 16, 1953 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. His popularity grew after starring in the TV series Remington Street in the mid-80s. In 1995, he became the fifth actor to play James Bond.

4. Van Morrison

George Ivan Morrison was born on August 31, 1945 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The singer and songwriter has six Grammy Awards and is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

5. Gabriel Byrne

Actor Gabriel Byrne was born on May 12, 1950 in Dublin. His portfolio includes films such as The Usual Suspects, Miller's Crossing and Stigmata. He is also currently starring in the much-criticized TV series In Treatment.

6. Enya

Enya (real name Enya Patricia Ni Brennan) was born on May 17, 1961 in the village of Gweedore, County Donaghal. Ireland's most commercially successful musician has sold more than 15 million copies of her album A Day Without Rain. She has won four Grammy Awards.

7. Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh is an actor and director from Northern Ireland born on December 10, 1960 in Belfast. He gained popularity as a stage actor and was nominated for an Academy Award 4 times. Mainly for directing the film Henry V and for his role in it.

8. Cillian Murphy

Actor Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976 in the village of Ballintemple, County Cork. Murphy and his piercing eye became a household name in 2005 with his outstanding performances as two villains: Scarecrow in Batman Begins and Jason Rippner in Nightfall.

9. Sinead O'Connor

Sinead O'Connor was born on December 8, 1966 in Dublin. The expressive singer's popularity grew in the late 90s with her debut album, The Lion and the Cobra.

10. Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born on July 27, 1977 in Dublin. Best known for his roles in Velvet Goldmine, Bend It Like Beckham and Match Point. He also starred in the Elvis miniseries and as King Henry VIII in the Showtime series The Tudors.

11. Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole was born on August 2, 1932 in Connemara, County Galway. The legendary theater and film actor joined the world of stars in 1962 after his role in the film “Lawrence of Arabia.” It was nominated for eight Academy Awards but never won. In 2003, he was awarded an honorary Oscar.

12. Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson was born on June 7, 1952 in Ballymena, County Antrim. The actor played Oskar Schindler in the film Schindler's List, Alfred Kinsey in the film Kinsey, and Qui-Gon Jinn in the film Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace."