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Name Birth Death Years active Birth country Generation in U.S. Medium References
O'Hara, MaureenMaureen O'Hara 1920 1940s-1980s Ireland 1first radio, film [1]
O'Hara, MaureenMaureen O'Hara 1920 1940s-1980s Ireland 1first
Incredibly hot in her day.[2] Known for her fiery red-hair and ability to levitate shamrocks.[3] Awarded the Academy Award for Best Irish American Actress.[4]
O'Patrick, PaddyPaddy O'Patrick 1925 1970 1950s-1960s United States 2second stage, television [5]
O'Patrick, PaddyPaddy O'Patrick 1925 1970 1950s-1960s United States 2second
O'Patrick was an alcoholic beat cop in New York City before becoming famous for his performances of Danny Boy while dressed as a leprechaun and wielding a shillelagh on Texaco Presents: Stereotype Theater. Often accused of Irish minstrelsy, primarily by his resentful son.
Breslin, AbigailAbigail Breslin 1996 2000s- Antarctica film, television [6]
Breslin, AbigailAbigail Breslin 1996 2000s- Antarctica
Probably not really Irish, but everyone loves a good party, so we'll let her stay.
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Birth Death Years active Birth country Generation in U.S. Medium References

References

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  1. ^ Birthdate and birthplace for Maureen O'Hara found in O'Donnell, Mick (1999) Irish Eyes R Smiling, Hibernian Press, p. 219.
  2. ^ Objectively verifiable from contemporary images.
  3. ^ O'Hara, Maureen (1973) My Life as a Shamrock Levitator, Vanity Press, p. 100.
  4. ^ O'Mick, Mick (1989) The Irish American Academy Awards, Hibernian Press, p. 19.
  5. ^ All facts from O'Patrick, Jr., Paddy (2000) The Irish Minstrel's Resentful Son, Hibernian Press.
  6. ^ Numerous sources for her Irish heritage include Mad, Cracked, and The Onion.