Famous Dubliners

From Master brewers; musical geniuses to literary legends; sporting heroes, Dublin has produced an array of famous sons and daughters. Over the years these Dubliners, from Arthur Guinness to U2, have made their mark on the political, musical, literary, scientific, sporting and cultural worlds, both at home and abroad. Visit Dublin and experience some of the unique character that has inspired such global success. And you never know, you could bump into some Truly famous characters as you explore the capital!

 

  • Paul McGinley

    Paul McGinley

    County Dublin

    Paul McGinley (born December 16, 1966) is an Irish golfer who plays on the European Tour. He is ... Find out more »

  • Samuel Beckett (1906-1989)

    Samuel Beckett (1906-1989)

    County Dublin

    Born on Good Friday in 1906, Samuel Beckett was the son of a prosperous Foxrock builder. Like ... Find out more »

  • Sean O'Casey (1880-1964)

    Sean O'Casey (1880-1964)

    County Dublin

    Sean O'Casey, a child of the Dublin slums, was born in 1880 to a Protestant family. He had a ... Find out more »

  • St. Valentine

    St. Valentine

    Carmelite Church Whitefriar Street 56 Aungier Street Dublin 2

    The Carmelite Church Whitefriar Street is known for its many shrines and altars. It is not ... Find out more »

  • The Chieftains

    The Chieftains

    County Dublin

    Formed in the early 1970s out of Ceoltóirí Chualann, a traditional music ensemble founded by ... Find out more »

  • U2

    U2

    County Dublin

    Drummer Larry Mullen founded the band by advertising on the school notice board for potential ... Find out more »

  • William Butler Yeats  (1865-1939)

    William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)

    County Dublin

    William Butler Yeats, the eldest son of the artist John Butler Yeats, was born in Sandymount, ... Find out more »