Irishman
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Irishman
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at Irish, -man
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McIlroy has previously played golf with Trump, who earlier this year hailed his achievements after the Northern Irishman won back-to-back US Masters titles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Irishman also confirmed that he would postpone his festive Mrs Brown's Boys D'Panto? shows in Dublin and Killarney, with the aim of rescheduling them for 2027.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Makhachev has been mostly dismissive of Machado Garry's ability during fight week, but the Irishman says he's preparing for the biggest test of his career.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Northern Irishman was in the dugout on Monday as Celtic started the new Premiership campaign with a 1-0 home win over Dundee.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“One of the conspirators flapped his mouth and the story poured out. Hickey, his name is, a tall Irishman who served in General Washington’s Life Guards.”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Opposition to World War I, and attempts to draft Irishmen into the British army, fueled the Irish revolution, leading to the country’s independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
After all, since 1776, millions of Irishmen and women and their descendants have helped make America great through their labors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Head coach Andy Farrell's team includes a record nine Irishmen, with seven from Leinster, with bench spots given to Owen Farrell and Jac Morgan.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2025
Farrell, who won back-to-back Six Nations titles playing in this style with Ireland, included 15 Irishmen in his initial touring squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025
“I want a party, like them Irishmen have.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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