Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of Ireland
2
: a person who is of Irish descent
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Others, like McIlroy, use it for their international schedule, which, in the case of the Northern Irishman, is quite busy.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The Irishman serves as an executive producer on both features.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
After three rounds at Oakmont Country Club at this year’s US Open, the Northern Irishman is over it.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Rory McIlroy’s dealings with the media drew a response from golf influencer Paige Spiranac as the Northern Irishman’s pursuit of another major title hit a major snag at the U.S. Open.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
The Irishman serves as an executive producer on both features.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
After three rounds at Oakmont Country Club at this year’s US Open, the Northern Irishman is over it.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Rory McIlroy’s dealings with the media drew a response from golf influencer Paige Spiranac as the Northern Irishman’s pursuit of another major title hit a major snag at the U.S. Open.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
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“Irishman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irishman. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən
: a person born or living in Ireland
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