Oonaghversity's Guide To Famous Celebs Who Have Irish Roots

Famous Celebs With Irish Roots

So today's Oonaghversity is inspired by the recent visit of Emily Blunt to Crossmolina where she  was spotted having the craic in a local establishment  in the town.

It got Oonagh wondering if she has any Irish roots. It turns out she doesn't but here are some famous celebs who DO  have Irish roots.

Mischa Barton loves footing turf with the Rossies

So believe it or not, Mischa Barton has strong Roscommon connections. Her mum hails from Roscommon and as a kid they would spend summers over at her uncle's farm footing turf!

Mariah's a pure Langer!

Mariah Carey is part Irish (she'd have to be with that surname!). It turns out that her connection to Ireland is through her mother's side of the family, Patricia Hickey, whose ancestors hailed from Co. Cork.

You talking to me Bobby?

Perhaps the most surprising person on this list is Robert De Niro. Famous for his incredible take on the Italian-American mobster Bobby is actually more Irish than Italian despite his surname and spend time in the past visiting his relatives in the Midlands.

Other notable mentions

Mr Bruce Springsteen has Irish roots. His great grandmother Ann Garrity hails from Mullingar Co. Westmeath (but we weren't able to confirm whether he is a distant relative of Niall Horan or Bressie!)

Academy Award winner Meryl Streep has Donegal roots. Her Grandmother Grace Strain was born in Donegal and Meryl says she wants to spend more time in Ireland discovering her roots.

John Travolta's family have connections to Kenmare, Co Kerry whilst Christina Aguilera's granny, Delcie Dunfee, is actually from Clare.