Irishman
noun
a man born in Ireland or of Irish ancestry.
Irishmen
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pluralof Irishman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
The United Irishmen sought to unite different religious groupings to bring about an independent Ireland.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
The Irishmen working in England send their telegram money orders on Friday nights and all day Saturday and that’s when we get the good tips.The minute we deliver one batch we’re out with another.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
