Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of Ireland
2
: a person who is of Irish descent
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Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy debuted a new haircut at the Genesis Scottish Open, attracting fans' attention in the days leading up to the event.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
With 63km remaining, Healy’s fellow Irishman Eddie Dunbar attacks, riding in the purple jersey of the Australian Jayco-AlUla team.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Her college coach, a native Irishman, helped in the process.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Alongside Chernus, the series stars Gabriel Luna (The Last of Us), Michael Angarano (Oppenheimer), Chris Sullivan (This is Us) and Marin Ireland (The Irishman).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
With 63km remaining, Healy’s fellow Irishman Eddie Dunbar attacks, riding in the purple jersey of the Australian Jayco-AlUla team.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Her college coach, a native Irishman, helped in the process.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
Alongside Chernus, the series stars Gabriel Luna (The Last of Us), Michael Angarano (Oppenheimer), Chris Sullivan (This is Us) and Marin Ireland (The Irishman).
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
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“Irishman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irishman. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən
: a person born or living in Ireland
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