Famous Dubliners

From Master brewers & musical geniuses to literary legends & sporting heroes, Dublin has produced an array of famous sons and daughters. Over the years these Dubliners, from Arthur Guinness to U2, have made their mark on the political, musical, literary, scientific, sporting and cultural worlds, both at home and abroad. Visit Dublin and experience some of the unique character that has inspired such global success. And you never know, you could bump into some Truly famous characters as you explore the capital!

  • Arthur Guinness (1725-1803)

    Arthur Guinness (1725-1803)

    County Dublin

    Guinness was born in 1725. His father was land steward to the archbishop of Cashel, Dr Arthur ... Find out more »

  • Bob Geldof

    Bob Geldof

    County Dublin

    Geldof was born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, in the Republic of Ireland, to Catholic ... Find out more »

  • Bram Stoker (1847-1912)

    Bram Stoker (1847-1912)

    County Dublin

    Number 15, Marino Crescent was the birthplace in 1847 of Abraham (Bram) Stoker, the author of ... Find out more »

  • Colin Farrell

    Colin Farrell

    County Dublin

    Farrell was born prematurely, weighing 1 pound 6 ounces, in Dublin to Rita and Eamon Farrell. ... Find out more »

  • George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

    George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

    Dublin Region

    George Bernard Shaw was born on 26th July 1856 at 3 (now 33) Synge Street, Dublin, the son of a ... Find out more »

  • James Joyce  (1882-1941)

    James Joyce (1882-1941)

    County Dublin

    More has been written about James Joyce than about Shakespeare. The eldest son of a spendthrift ... Find out more »

  • Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)

    Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)

    County Dublin

    Jonathan Swift in his long lifetime saw the transition of Dublin from being a small ... Find out more »

  • Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774)

    Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774)

    County Dublin

    The writer of the play 'She Stoops to Conquer' was born in Co Longford but spent his student ... Find out more »

  • Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

    Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

    County Dublin

    A year after Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born at 21 Westland Row the family moved ... Find out more »

  • Padraig Harrington

    Padraig Harrington

    County Dublin

    Pádraig Harrington (born 31 August 1971) is an Irish professional golfer and currently the ... Find out more »