Most of the people think that there are only celebrities coming from big countries like the US, Germany, Canada or Great Britain. They often forget smaller countries although many famous people were born there. Ireland is a good example for a small country with a lot celebrities. Or maybe not? Let’s take a closer look:
For example musicians like Ed Sheeran (“Galway Girl”), The Corrs (“Radio”) or Chris de Burgh (“Spanish train”), but also actress Evanna Lynch, who is famous for her role as Luna Lovegood in the “Harry Potter” movies.
Many celebrities like Mick Jagger, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Harrison Ford or Kevin Costner have one their houses in Ireland. The awe for famous persons is not very big, so the stars can live a regular life there.
For me personally the most interesting part are the irish books and their authors. Of course friends and family know this and I got many books for my journey. If you like reading, too I can recommend you some very interesting books: One of the most funny books is “Round Ireland with a frigde” from Tony Hawks. It is about a guy, who bet in a drunken condition that he can round Ireland in one month as a hitch hajker with a fridge. Thanks to my neighbours, who gave me this book as a birthday present. “Instructions for Ireland” is an very informative book, which is about the typical stereotypes round Ireland, its culture and people. Many regards and thanks to my friends Fabian and Justin. I will miss you during my time at the green island. Heinrich Böll wrote in 1957 his “Irish diary”. It is one of his most famous novels. Many thanks to my friend Adrian.
Ireland is also known for his authors, like Oscar Wilde, James Joyce or Jonathan Swift. They already imprinted the literature of Ireland many, many years ago.
As you can see we can really thank the green island for its celebrities. What would we do without their music, books or movies? If you know more actors, bands, musicians, etc. write them down in the comments.
Marco Krüger 