Influencers from Ireland

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    • Adam Kelly
       Occupation: Tiktoker

      Heyyvance is a software company that specializes in providing SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions for the recruitment and staffing industry.

      Their main offering is an AI-powered platform designed to help staffing agencies and recruiters manage their operations more efficiently. This typically includes features like Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), tools for candidate sourcing, engagement, reporting, and leveraging automation to streamline the hiring workflow.

      In short, it's a recruitment management platform built to modernize and automate the day-to-day tasks of staffing firms.

      Adam Kelly Instagram: 3.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 104K Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 0 Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Andrew Scott
       Occupation: Actor

      Andrew Scott is an Irish actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, his accolades include two Laurence Olivier Awards, a BAFTA TV Award, and a Silver Bear, in addition to nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.

      Andrew Scott Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Becky Lynch
       Occupation: Wrestler

      Becky Lynch is an Irish professional wrestler and actress best known for her work in WWE. Born on January 30, 1987, in Limerick, Ireland, her real name is Rebecca Quin. She gained fame for her charismatic personality, fiery red hair, and confident attitude, earning her the nickname “The Man.” Lynch is celebrated for her strong in-ring skills, powerful promos, and trailblazing role in women’s wrestling. She has held multiple WWE championships and was one of the first women to main event WrestleMania. Outside the ring, she has appeared in television and film and is known for her determination, humor, and leadership in elevating women’s wrestling to new heights.

      Becky Lynch Instagram: 5.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 4.8M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Cillian Murphy
       Occupation: Actor

      Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his extensive career in film, television, and stage, and for his intense, versatile performances.

      He is a frequent collaborator with director Christopher Nolan, starring as the titular physicist in the 2023 biopic Oppenheimer, for which he won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He also portrayed Dr. Jonathan Crane/The Scarecrow in Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy and appeared in Inception and Dunkirk.

      On television, he is widely known for his lead role as Thomas "Tommy" Shelby in the BBC period drama series Peaky Blinders (2013–2022).

      His other notable film credits include the horror film 28 Days Later, the thriller Red Eye, the Irish war drama The Wind That Shakes the Barley, and the science-fiction thriller Sunshine. He also received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the 2005 comedy-drama Breakfast on Pluto.

      Cillian Murphy Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Colin Farrell
       Occupation: Actor

      Colin Farrell is an Irish actor born on May 31, 1976, in Castleknock, Ireland. He established himself as a leading man in both big-budget blockbusters and independent films starting in the 2000s.

      He gained early fame for roles in movies like Minority Report (2002), Phone Booth (2002), and S.W.A.T. (2003). He has since taken on diverse parts, including a Golden Globe-winning performance in the dark comedy In Bruges (2008), the lead in the second season of the HBO series True Detective (2015), and the villain Oz Cobb / Penguin in The Batman (2022) and the spin-off series The Penguin (2024), for which he also won a Golden Globe.

      His role in the 2022 drama The Banshees of Inisherin earned him significant critical acclaim, including another Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor. He is recognized for growing into more versatile and complex roles throughout his career.

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    • Colin O'Donoghue
       Occupation: Actor

      Colin O'Donoghue is an Irish actor and musician.

      He is widely known for portraying Captain Killian "Hook" Jones on the ABC TV show Once Upon a Time.

      In film, he appeared as the skeptical novice priest, Michael Kovak, in the 2011 horror thriller The Rite, opposite Anthony Hopkins.

      His other work includes:

      Portraying Gordon Cooper on the Disney+ series The Right Stuff.

      Voicing the character Douxie Casperan in the Guillermo del Toro animated series Tales of Arcadia for Netflix.

      Starring as J.J. Sneed in an episode of Dolly Parton's Heartstrings.

      An appearance as Duke Philip of Bavaria in a season 3 episode of The Tudors.

      Prior to his major roles, his early career involved primarily theatre and television work in Ireland and the UK, and in 2003 he won the Irish Film and Television Award for Best New Talent for the TV movie Home for Christmas.

      As a musician, he was part of the Irish band The Enemies, which he co-founded in 2003, playing guitar and singing backing vocals.

      He was born on January 26, 1981, in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.

      Colin O'Donoghue Instagram: 1.1M Followers / Subscribers X: 479.4K Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 430K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Conor McGregor
       Occupation: Mixed Martial Artist

      Conor McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist and former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion. He is best known for his career in the UFC, where he became the first fighter to simultaneously hold UFC championship titles in two different weight classes: Featherweight and Lightweight.

      Known by his nickname "The Notorious," McGregor has a highly recognizable personality, characterized by his charismatic "trash talk" and confident, often brash, demeanor, which he uses for mental warfare before fights. His fighting style is primarily rooted in striking, utilizing a mix of boxing, karate, and taekwondo influences, with a particularly powerful and precise straight left hand being his signature weapon.

      He is one of the biggest pay-per-view draws in MMA history. Beyond the octagon, he is a prominent entrepreneur, with ventures including his own whiskey brand, and he has also had a professional boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017. His career has also been marked by numerous controversies and legal issues outside of the sport.

      Conor McGregor Instagram: 46.4M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 15M Followers / Subscribers X: 10.6M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Finn Bálor
       Occupation: Wrestler

      Fergal Devitt is an Irish professional wrestler. As of May 2014, he is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Finn Bálor. He is a member of The Judgment Day stable and is one-half of the World Tag Team Champions alongside stablemate JD McDonagh in their second reign as a team and Bálor's fourth reign individually.

      Finn Bálor Instagram: 4.8M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.9M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Hozier
       Occupation: Singer

      Hozier (born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne on March 17, 1990) is an acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and musician known for his deep baritone voice and poetic, often haunting lyricism. He rose to international stardom in 2013 with his debut single, "Take Me to Church," which became a global phenomenon for its soulful sound and powerful critique of organized religion and social injustice.

      Musical Style and Themes

      His music is a rich blend of folk, soul, blues, and gospel, frequently incorporating elements of rock and "Southern Gothic" aesthetics.

      Literary & Mythological Roots: Hozier’s lyrics are celebrated for their depth, often drawing from Irish mythology, classical literature (such as Dante’s Inferno), and the works of poets like W.B. Yeats and Seamus Heaney.

      Social Activism: He is a vocal advocate for human rights. Many of his songs address themes of LGBTQ+ rights, domestic violence, and bodily autonomy, and he often uses his platform for various charitable causes.

      Atmosphere: His sound is frequently described as "ethereal" or "forest-like," characterized by lush vocal harmonies and raw, organic instrumentation.

      Career Highlights

      Self-Titled Debut (2014): His first album, Hozier, featured hits like "Work Song" and "Cherry Wine," establishing him as a major force in indie-rock.

      Wasteland, Baby! (2019): His second studio album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.

      Unreal Unearth (2023) & "Too Sweet": His third album explores the circles of hell through a modern lens. In 2024, he achieved his first number-one single in the US, UK, and Ireland with the track "Too Sweet."

      Hozier was raised in County Wicklow, Ireland, in a Quaker household—an upbringing that he credits with influencing his pacifist views and "inner light" philosophy, though he currently identifies as agnostic.

      Hozier YouTube: 4.7M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 3.8M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 2.2M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.8M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Katie McGrath
       Occupation: Actress

      Katie McGrath is an Irish actress. On television, she has portrayed Morgana Pendragon in BBC One's Merlin (2008–2012), Lucy Westenra on the British-American series Dracula (2013–2014), Saskia in the TV series Secret Bridesmaids Business, Sarah Bennett in the first season of the horror anthology series Slasher (2016), and Lena Luthor on the superhero series Supergirl (2016–2021). Her film roles include Thelma Furness in the drama film W.E. and Jules Daly in the Christmas movie A Princess for Christmas (2011), Zara Young in the science fiction adventure film Jurassic World (2015), and Elsa in the epic fantasy film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017).

      Katie McGrath Instagram: 206K Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 33K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Niall Horan
       Occupation: Singer

      Niall Horan is an Irish singer-songwriter who first rose to global fame as a member of the highly successful boy band One Direction.

      * Early Career: He began his career by auditioning as a solo artist on the British singing competition The X Factor in 2010. Although he didn't qualify alone, he was grouped with four other contestants (Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik) to form One Direction.

      * One Direction: The band achieved tremendous success, releasing five chart-topping albums before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

      * Solo Career: Following the band's break, Horan launched a successful solo career, signing with Capitol Records. His music is often described as soft rock, pop, and folk-pop. His solo albums include Flicker (2017), Heartbreak Weather (2020), and The Show (2023), featuring hit singles like "This Town," "Slow Hands," and "Heaven."

      * Recent Work: He has also served as a coach on the reality singing competition show The Voice.

      In addition to his music, Horan is known for his passion for golf and co-founded Modest! Golf Management.

      Niall Horan X: 38.5M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 33.8M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 9.1M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 6.4M Followers / Subscribers
    • Nicola Coughlan
       Occupation: Actress

      Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress born in Galway, Ireland, on January 9, 1987.

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      ## Notable Roles

      She is widely known for her breakout roles in two popular television series:

      * Penelope Featherington in the Netflix period drama "Bridgerton" (2020–present). Her character is a reluctant debutante and the youngest daughter of the Featherington family.

      * Clare Devlin in the Channel 4 sitcom "Derry Girls" (2018–2022).

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      ## Career Overview

      * Coughlan's career began with an uncredited role in 1997.

      Her breakthrough came with the 2018 television series Derry Girls*.

      She made her West End debut in 2018 in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie*.

      She has also appeared in other shows like *"Harlots"** and the film "Barbie" (2023), where she played Diplomat Barbie.

      She has received nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in Bridgerton*.

      Nicola Coughlan Instagram: 6M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 2.4M Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Robert Sheehan
       Occupation: Actor

      Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor known for several prominent television and film roles.

      Key Roles and Work:

      * Television: He is best known for his TV roles as Nathan Young in the British series Misfits, Darren Treacy in the Irish crime drama Love/Hate, and Klaus Hargreeves in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy.

      * Film: His notable film credits include playing Simon Lewis in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and Tom Natsworthy in Mortal Engines.

      * Other Recognition: He has received multiple Irish Film and Television Award nominations and a British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) nomination for his work.

      Background:

      * He was born on January 7, 1988, in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland.

      * He is the youngest of three children.

      He began his acting career early, securing a role in the film Song for a Raggy Boy* when he was fourteen.

      * He also briefly studied film and television at the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology.

      In 2021, he published his debut novel, Disappearing Act: A Host of Other Characters in 16 Short Stories*.

      Robert Sheehan Instagram: 2.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Ruth Negga
       Occupation: Actress

      Ruth Negga is an Irish actress known for her roles on stage, film, and television.

      She has received various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three BAFTA Awards.

      Some of her most notable roles include:

      * Mildred Loving in the film Loving (2016), for which she received an Academy Award nomination.

      * Tulip O'Hare in the AMC television series Preacher (2016–2019).

      * Raina in the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

      She also starred as *Lady Macbeth** on Broadway and played the title role in a stage production of Hamlet.

      Negga was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to an Irish mother and an Ethiopian father, and she grew up in Limerick, Ireland. She is known for her versatile work spanning award-winning theatre, historical dramas, independent films, and television series.

      Ruth Negga Instagram: 71.7K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers Fandom: 0 Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Sheamus
       Occupation: Wrestler

      Sheamus (born Stephen Farrelly) is an Irish professional wrestler known for his hard-hitting style and distinct appearance. Here is a description of "The Celtic Warrior":

      ### Physical Appearance

      * Stature: He is a powerhouse athlete, standing about 6'4" (193 cm) tall and weighing around 250 lbs (113 kg). He has a very muscular, thick-set build.

      * Complexion: He is famous for his incredibly pale, "ghost-white" skin, which stands out vividly under arena lights.

      * Hair and Beard: He has bright fiery-red hair and a thick, well-groomed red beard. Over the years, he has switched between a spiked mohawk and a more traditional cropped look.

      * Attire: He typically wears black or dark green wrestling trunks with Celtic symbols (like the shamrock or cross). During his entrance, he often wears a flat cap and a trench coat or a traditional Irish kilt.

      ### Personality and Style

      * The "Celtic Warrior": His persona is built on his Irish heritage. He enters the ring to Celtic-inspired music, often shouting "Faugh a Ballagh" (an Irish war cry meaning "clear the way").

      * In-Ring Style: He is a "brawler." His moveset is physical and punishing, focusing on heavy strikes, kicks, and power moves. He is known for "The 10 Beats of the Bowery," where he traps an opponent in the ropes and clubs their chest repeatedly.

      * Signature Move: His most famous finisher is the Brogue Kick, a powerful running bicycle kick to the face.

      ### General Vibe

      Sheamus carries an aura of toughness and intensity. Whether he is playing a villain (heel) or a hero (face), he is portrayed as a "bruiser" who loves a "banger" (a high-intensity, physical match). He comes across as a proud, loud, and fearless fighter who never backs down from a scrap.

      Sheamus Facebook: 8.4M Followers / Subscribers X: 4.1M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 3.6M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers
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