Irish who are more famous/acclaimed abroad than here.

Cee-Jay-Cee

Pat McGlade

Robert O’Connell

Frank Higgins

Shaun McMorrow

foxyladyxx

Omackeral wrote: »

Everyone in Ireland knows them. I bet barely anyone in the USA knows Jedward or Fr Ted

Jedward's fanbase was in Asia

Father Ted was huge across Europe.

Like Bono, Johnny Logan, Cranberries . Enya . .All had huge fanbases OUTSIDE Ireland

ToddyDoody

Ralf and Florian wrote: »

One prime example would be Enya, she has a big following on the Continent, Germany , Italy etc yet here shes largely known as that strange lady who lives alone in a castle and makes celtic new age-y music (famously mocked in the film Intermission)

They'd soon soon shut up if they knew how much money she was earning.

Omackeral

foxyladyxx wrote: »

Jedward's fanbase was in Asia

Father Ted was huge across Europe.

Like Bono, Johnny Logan, Cranberries . Enya . .All had huge fanbases OUTSIDE Ireland

And IN Ireland. The thread says people that were bigger outside Ireland.

foxyladyxx

Omackeral wrote: »

And IN Ireland. The thread says people that were bigger outside Ireland.

They are all bigger OUTSIDE Ireland.

Omackeral .. you need to get a life.. splitting hairs on boards. ie. . Really is it worth checking back on my posts for?

Take up knitting.

El Tarangu

Del2005 wrote: »

Johny Logan.

I was surprised to see him on a 'Nationwide'-esque programme on Flemish television a couple of years ago at Christmas time.

El Tarangu

foxyladyxx wrote: »

Father Ted was huge across Europe.

No it wasn't.

Father Ted was arguably the biggest cultural touchstone in Irish popular culture in the past 30 years; you will still see eejits at protests, no matter how serious the issue, with a 'Down with this sort of thing' poster.

There is no way it was/is more famous outside Ireland.

Oops69

Heroditas wrote: »

The Script?
Absolutely massive abroad but don't seem to get much coverage here.

no one heard of them outside Ireland, thats daft .

harry Bailey esq

Barack Obama would be one that comes to mind. Johnny Logan is a big cheese in the fatherland.

whisky_galore

fatknacker wrote: »

Leprechauns. Irish Americans made them what they are today. That's why they're always dressed like 19th C bumpkins.

Think in recent years more 'native' Irish are aping the Yanks with leprechaun related outfits, hats and decorations. Doesn't seem to have the same cringy factor as 15-20 years ago.

harry Bailey esq

whisky_galore wrote: »

Think in recent years more 'native' Irish are aping the Yanks with leprechaun related outfits, hats and decorations. Doesn't seem to have the same cringy factor as 15-20 years ago.

I think leperachauns(real ones) look quite snappy and well turned out. I often ponder why they all seem to have beards in the style of a man who identifies himself as a subscriber of the Mennonite faith, or to a lesser extent an Amish man. Long wispy beard yet cleanly shaven upper lips. I'm starting to think that the whole leperachaun spiel is a bit of a scam to be honest, I'm on the wrong side of 35 and I've lived in Ireland all my life and I've yet to spot one.

Water John

Did you ever see Foster and Allen on TOTP. CRINGE.
I think the modern use of paddywhackery is done in a selfdeprecating manner, a la Paddywagon Tourism.

Omackeral

foxyladyxx wrote: »

They are all bigger OUTSIDE Ireland.

Omackeral .. you need to get a life.. splitting hairs on boards. ie. . Really is it worth checking back on my posts for?

Take up knitting.

Your posts were literally a page ago. I remembered them because a) I don't have the attention span of a turnip and b) they were nonsense. Also, putting stuff in CAPITAL LETTERS doesn't make your sh*tty point any more correct.

bodhrandude

Heroditas wrote: »

The Script?
Absolutely massive abroad but don't seem to get much coverage here.

Well they definitely got the top billings I recall when Oxegen Festival was on the go and plenty of airplay on Irish radio, although I wouldn't be a fan.

whisky_galore

harry Bailey esq wrote: »

I think leperachauns(real ones) look quite snappy and well turned out. I often ponder why they all seem to have beards in the style of a man who identifies himself as a subscriber of the Mennonite faith, or to a lesser extent an Amish man. Long wispy beard yet cleanly shaven upper lips. I'm starting to think that the whole leperachaun spiel is a bit of a scam to be honest, I'm on the wrong side of 35 and I've lived in Ireland all my life and I've yet to spot one.

Probably borrowed from the image of the 19th cent/early 20th century 'Stage Irishman' and satirical cartoons...fashions and wearing clothes comically out of date.

DellyBelly

Daniel Day Lewis. He's rated as one of the greatest actors on the planet but doesn't seem to get the same recognition here in Ireland

callaway92

Omackeral wrote: »

Bray's own Fergal Devitt is a huge star in the USA,UK and Japan. He's better known as WWE wrestler Finn Balor and formerly as Prince Devitt. A good looking, talented, popular and humble chap and in great nick too

He’s in good nick because he’s after getting badly involved in juicing the last two years

DrPhilG

Omackeral wrote: »

Seriously it’s ridiculous. Conor McGregor, Saoirse Ronan, Jedward, Fr Ted. All basically household names in Ireland.

Household names, but not always in a good way. There is a very high level of dislike and/or embarrassment of both Jedward and McGregor in Ireland whereas abroad they are probably held in higher regard.

Cee-Jay-Cee

DellyBelly wrote: »

Daniel Day Lewis. He's rated as one of the greatest actors on the planet but doesn't seem to get the same recognition here in Ireland

Because he’s a dick.

greenflash

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Because he’s a dick.

An English dick

DEFTLEFTHAND

Brian Carney was considered a major name in Rugby League circles and represented the Great Britain side. Played on a serious Wigan team and was unfortunate to lose two Super League Grand Finals.

Played Union professionally in Ireland also.

darkdubh

Annie Mac. Well known in radio in UK, probably mostly known here for Other Voices which doesn't get huge viewing figures.

LirW

Kelly Family, still somewhat of a big deal in Germany... Or are least some of their members that now live there and live the life of a C-celeb.

darkdubh

LirW wrote: »

Kelly Family, still somewhat of a big deal in Germany... Or are least some of their members that now live there and live the life of a C-celeb.

Well they are German. Their Irish links are tenuous.

greenflash

darkdubh wrote: »

Well they are German. Their Irish links are tenuous.

Spanish?

bikubesong

Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick.

Highly accomplished in his field, and has a Channel 4 show. Yet no-one in Ireland seems to have heard of him. Not saying he's an A-lister in the UK but definitely more successful/well known.

decky1

A Man is never a prophet in his own country.

DEFTLEFTHAND

Rory Gallagher was more appeciated on the continent than he was at home .

Was a name in Europe. Even has a street named after him in Paris.

shawki

Ruth Negga has had quite a few U.S. roles since Love/Hate.

Had a stint on Agents of Shield and is currently starring in Preacher which is a great series. Also has a movie coming out next year with Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones.

Dots1982

Daniel day Lewis isn’t irish really. He lives here. Has no public profile here so it’s unlikely he’s significantly any less or more popular than anywhere else in the world.

Dots1982

It’s possible van Morrison’s genius is more recognized in the US than here, but that might also be because he was in his pomp in the 60s and 70s so just a time gap thing.

mycro2013

Ed Byrne, the comedian..

Muahahaha

Eileen Gray, architect and furniture designer. She is dead now but was one of the leaders of the modernist movement and her influence on design has carried through to many modern homes today. One of her chairs sold for over 25 million a few years back. There is a permanent display of her work in the National Museum but most Irish people would not know who she was.

greencap

razorblunt wrote: »

Thank you David O’Briain.

CrabRevolution

Muahahaha wrote: »

Eileen Gray, architect and furniture designer. She is dead now but was one of the leaders of the modernist movement and her influence on design has carried through to many modern homes today. One of her chairs sold for over 25 million a few years back. There is a permanent display of her work in the National Museum but most Irish people would not know who she was.

To be honest, how many furniture designers can anyone name?

kumate_champ07

Littlehorny wrote: »

Lucky Charms , they are massive in the states but hardly known here.

they are an american product, i believe they were available for a brief period on the Irish market in the late 80s. today you can buy a single serving in Dealz for 1.50

I wonder, do leprechauns have both male and female sexual organs?

bodhrandude

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Rory Gallagher was more appeciated on the continent than he was at home .

Was a name in Europe. Even has a street named after him in Paris.

Have you never heard of the Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon County Donegal happening on 31st May to 3rd June. Wishbone Ash is one of the headliners.

DEFTLEFTHAND

bodhrandude wrote: »

Have you never heard of the Rory Gallagher festival in Ballyshannon County Donegal happening on 31st May to 3rd June. Wishbone Ash is one of the headliners.

I was there myself back in 2012 when the Horslips and Mick Taylor headlined it.

The festival came about after Rory's death.


He had a higher profile on the continent than he did in Ireland during his prime after Taste as a solo artist.

somefeen

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

I was there myself back in 2012 when the Horslips and Mick Taylor headlined it.

The festival came about after Rory's death.


He had a higher profile on the continent than he did in Ireland during his prime after Taste as a solo artist.

Most Irish people under 35 won't know he was, but he did play Rockpalast in Germany, which wasn't exactly a show for small up and coming acts. ( as far as I can tell anyway by the list of previous performers)

Richard Hillman

AnneFrank wrote: »

Eoin Morgan the turncoat

Eoin Morgan for sure. The England Cricket captain, a regular in the Indian Premier League, Pakistan Premier League, Australian Big Bash, Caribbean Premier League. He's arguably the most famous Irish Born sports person right now (probably excluding Conor McGregor). Yet the chap could easily walk down Grafton Street 10 times and not get recognized

War ensemble

The original boyzone lad who didn't make it to the final lineup. He's one of the judges on Vietnam X factor

Omackeral

War ensemble wrote: »

The original boyzone lad who didn't make it to the final lineup. He's one of the judges on Vietnam X factor

I want to believe this.

baylah17

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Eoin Morgan for sure. The England Cricket captain, a regular in the Indian Premier League, Pakistan Premier League, Australian Big Bash, Caribbean Premier League. He's arguably the most famous Irish Born sports person right now (probably excluding Conor McGregor). Yet the chap could easily walk down Grafton Street 10 times and not get recognized

You jest surely, Rory McIlroy would be far more famous than Morgan, as indeed would many others!

Agent Coulson

I can't think of her name of the top of my head so probably right for this thread.


She starred in Touched by an Angel and is now one of the most powerful women behind the scenes in Hollywood along with her husband they makes reality tv shows like Survivor and lots of religious shows.

Fr Tod Umptious

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I can't think of her name of the top of my head so probably right for this thread.


She starred in Touched by an Angel and is now one of the most powerful women behind the scenes in Hollywood along with her husband they makes reality tv shows like Survivor and lots of religious shows.

Roma Downey I think you are talking about, mentioned in the first few pages.

But she is a perfect example.

Agent Coulson

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Roma Downey I think you are talking about, mentioned in the first few pages.

But she is a perfect example.

That's her.

Pentecost

Caitriona Balfe of Outlander fame. She’s been nominated for awards such as Golden Globes on a regular basis but still not a very big star over here.

spyderski

Sean Kelly. In the Top 5 best professional cyclists of all time, has godlike status in Belgium and would be very well known in many parts of Europe. I’d say 50% of people here wouldn’t recognise him.

the purple tin

The Collinson brothers from Limerick. They're still quite young and have only been in silicon valley a few years and they already have a company worth over $100m and are having dinner meetings with Zuckerburg.

razorblunt

greencap wrote: »

Bloody predictive text, that should have said Dara!