According to the 2022 Census of Population, 67,546 people identify as Black or Black Irish with an African background, whereas 8,699 people identify as Black or Black Irish with any other Black background.

Mar 18, 2022 · The term "Black Irish" has been in circulation among Irish emigrants and their descendants for centuries. Yet, as a subject of historical discussion, it is almost never referred …

Black people (Irish: daoine goirme/daoine dubha), Africans, and nonwhites have lived in Ireland in small numbers since the 18th century. Throughout the seventeen hundreds, they were mainly concentrated in the major cities and towns, especially Limerick, Cork, Belfast, Kinsale, Waterford, and …

Jun 7, 2023 · From blue eyes, to freckles, to blonde hair, it’s impossible to confine Black people into a singular expression. While it may surprise you, from the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, Black people have played an important role in shaping Irish society.

Oct 17, 2023 · To celebrate Black History Month, we’re going to take a look at the ten most famous black Irish people of all time and their achievements. 10. Phil Lynott – one of Ireland’s greatest musicians

Oct 7, 2021 · People such as Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, Eddie Murphy, Billie Holiday, and Beyonce all have traces of Irish DNA or Irish ancestors. Who were the Black Irish, and what is their...

In 21st-century Ireland, Black Irish is now more commonly used to refer to Irish nationals of African descent. According to the 2022 census, 67,546 people identify as Black or Black Irish with an African background, while 8,699 people identify as Black or Black Irish with any other Black background. [4] [27]

Jun 7, 2023 · From the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, Black people have played an important role in shaping Irish society. Although there aren’t very many Black people living in Ireland today, they...

Jul 4, 2020 · Many young black Irish people like myself are first-generation Irish – the first in our families to have been born and raised here.

Mar 13, 2024 · Groups of the French invaders landed on Irish shores, bringing with them new customs and characteristics to native Irish people and Ireland’s culture. The Vikings bestowed upon themselves the title of the ‘dark invaders’ or ‘black foreigners’.