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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Though few doubt it, no one expected the Northern Irishman to have the backing of Phil Mickelson.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Don’t count out the Irishman, who holds one major championship.
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—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
The creative team behind the endeavor includes producer Jane Rosenthal (The Irishman); visual effects specialist Ben Grossmann (Hugo); editor Jennifer Lame (Oppenheimer); and Creative Director Zack Winokur (New York City’s Little Island).
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
If McIlroy wins The Masters, the 35-year-old Irishman will complete the career Grand Slam with his 5th major championship win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Don’t count out the Irishman, who holds one major championship.
12.
—Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
The creative team behind the endeavor includes producer Jane Rosenthal (The Irishman); visual effects specialist Ben Grossmann (Hugo); editor Jennifer Lame (Oppenheimer); and Creative Director Zack Winokur (New York City’s Little Island).
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
If McIlroy wins The Masters, the 35-year-old Irishman will complete the career Grand Slam with his 5th major championship win.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Irishman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irishman. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən
: a person born or living in Ireland
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