What women and Ireland are like. The most beautiful Irish women (15 photos). They shoot partridges right in the city

An original appearance always attracts and attracts attention. The more unusual a person looks, the more interest arises in his person. Often people themselves change their appearance in order to stand out from the crowd. But there are peoples who don’t need to do anything; they are bright and unusual in themselves.

For example, the Irish, whose appearance can definitely be called memorable and non-standard. Of course, we are not talking about all representatives of Ireland, but about typical bearers of Irish appearance.

Let's go back to the roots

The Irish people (or Celts) give the general impression of being soulful simpletons, merry fellows and lovers of noisy companies and the drinking that accompanies the festivities.

The Irish are interesting and famous throughout the world for their culture. That alone is worth it. It is celebrated with joy by residents of various countries. And Irish tunes are loved by many fans. Some of them are even seriously interested in Irish culture and call themselves Keltomaniacs.

The Irish, wholly consistent with their lifestyle and habits, are one of the most positive people in the world.

What did Irish men originally look like?

Initially, Celtic men looked slightly different than modern men. Traditionally, long hair no lower than the shoulders was considered a sign of a true Celt. They were worn straight, combed towards the back of the head, or made into special braids, Irish braids. Of course, as in any time, there were Irish people who did not adhere to traditions, their heads were decorated with short haircuts.

The same applied to the beard, some left it, while others shaved it off completely. The nobility were characterized by shaved cheeks and chins and the presence of a mustache above the upper lip.

Depending on where they lived, the Irish, whose appearance in general and hair color in particular varied, were proud of their characteristics. Their hair color ranged from very light shades to fiery red. At the same time, those with light hair lightened their hair even more using natural means. And the red-haired Irish simply had to enjoy their differences.

The Irish were tall, their shoulders were broad, and they were built athletically. The Celts were very sensitive to their body and tried to constantly ennoble it.

Over time, as the Celts settled in different regions, the typical, clearly expressed features could be somewhat erased due to the creation of interethnic families.

Modern Irish men

Over time, the Irish, whose appearance was initially very pronounced, partly changed.

The usual blond and red hair is now rather a stereotype. Of course, they exist, but literally only a few. Most modern Celts have dark hair and light eyes and freckles are much more common. The faces are narrow in type, one might say sunken. The hero-athletes were replaced by young Irishmen of thin build and average height.

There are now different Irish people in the way they dress and present themselves. The appearance (a photo of an Irish man is presented in the article) can be imagined quite clearly, especially if you talk to them in person. More specifically, three types can be distinguished:

• Street guys who don't hold back much. They smoke and drink often. And they can easily pester a passerby with stupid questions or mockery.
• "Handsome guys." The Irish, in whom their roots clearly speak, take care of themselves, have a beautiful figure, stylish clothes and a well-groomed appearance.
• Ordinary guys. Such people can be found in any country - absolutely unremarkable individuals in appearance, without a special type or distinctive features.

What did Irish women originally look like?

If you delve into ancient times, the beautiful half of the Irish community was described as follows - long-haired women, and the hair was often much lower than the waist, an incredible, blinding red color. The hair is very thick, so much so that it was quite difficult for their owners to wear it and cope with such wealth. But at the same time, the women themselves looked very impressive - tall and more than large in build. Apart from the incredible length and beauty of their hair, Celtic women were very similar to men. And it was not just an appearance, but a real strength. Descriptions were found with the following content: “Women are able to compete with men in strength, and each can easily fight off even a group of aggressive rivals.” Writers defined Irish women as masculine, huge representatives of humanity, with terrible facial features and thunderous voices. But, despite such unflattering reviews, the Irish family continued.

Modern Irish women

It's not just Irish men who have changed over the centuries. The woman's appearance also changed noticeably.

There are two main types of Celtic women:

• Flat, wide face with a flat nose. Dark (often blue (less often green) eyes.
• An elongated face with an elongated nose, sunken cheeks. Blonde hair and light eyes of various shades.

When you look at a modern Irish woman, you don’t get the feeling that she is beautiful. Even though the girl takes care of herself and is fashionably dressed, it seems that “something is missing.” Charm, attractiveness, charisma - this is largely not about Irish women. It is important to note here that we are talking about standard, average girls who did not resort to the help of plastic surgeons and hardware assistance from cosmetologists.

Among Irish women there are practically no thin people. From their great, great, great, and so on grandmothers, modern women have inherited curvaceous figures.

And I want to pay special attention to my hair. Celtic contemporaries are absolutely not worried about the appearance of their heads, and artistic “bumps” are the most common option for everyday hairstyles.

National clothes of the Irish

The Irish, whose appearance is very peculiar, have traditionally worn national clothes, which are unusual and quite interesting.

The Irishman's coat consisted of a long skirt in red or orange shades (with some exceptions, skirts could be dark blue or green) and a long light shirt. It fit close to the waist, the sleeves reached to the wrists, and the neckline was most often made round with frills around it. A corsage was worn on the shirt and a fringed shawl was worn on the shoulders. And a large, most often checkered apron was required for the skirt. This is the kind of multi-layered, but certainly beautiful and original outfit that the Celts wore in the early centuries.

The men's skirt (kilt) was much shorter than the women's, predominantly yellow-brown. On top is an elongated vest and a light shirt. And a cloth beret was obligatory.

Currently, the clothing of the Irish only vaguely resembles the costumes of their ancestors. Only on family holidays or for some thematic performances do the Irish dress up in national clothes. And basically now they are dressed the same as the majority of the world's population. They also follow fashion and try to choose high-quality and stylish things.

The image of the Irishman in cinema and literature

The Celts (Irish) are often mentioned in cinema and literary works. Appearance, red hair, characteristic of the nationality, special - it is these nuances that are remembered by the viewer and reader and are used by the authors. We can give the most striking examples of the use of the image of the Irishman in cinema and literature:

• John (Ron) from the Harry Potter epic. Probably the most famous of the Irish characters. A typical boy, as most of the world's population imagines an Irish child, has red hair, freckles, a good-natured and open look.
• The famous Leprechaun from the film of the same name.
• Red-bearded pirates. They are found quite often in both literary and cinematic works.
• And even Princess Fiona from “Shrek” is just a standard Irishwoman in her human form.

The bright and unusual Irish (appearance, photos of which are described and presented in this material) are popular and interesting, and will definitely not leave indifferent a person who communicates with a Celt for the first time. And even without personal communication, Irish men and women can interest you, just look at their photographs or an interesting film with Irish images.

Each people of the world has its own characteristics, which are absolutely normal and ordinary for them, but if a person of another nationality falls into their midst, he may be very surprised by the habits and traditions of the inhabitants of this country, because they will not coincide with his own ideas about life. We invite you to find out 10 national habits and characteristics of the Irish that may seem surprising and a little strange to Russian people.

They receive an unusual inheritance

Usually, heirs are waiting for land property or at least a small chest with family heirlooms. The inhabitants of rainy Ireland made a kind of pun with this tradition: the main value passed from father to son is considered to be a hat - an irreplaceable thing in such capricious weather.

They don't eat out

The Irish have a strange peculiarity: they are very uncomfortable when visiting, so most often meetings are transferred to their dear pubs. If you manage to drag an intractable neighbor to dinner, be prepared for the fact that he may refuse your cooking with a straight face. Either an Irishman eats home-cooked food or is content with fast food. These are the principles of taste.

They can't do without black humor

Conversation is a favorite pastime of the Irish. However, don't expect hushed conversation by the fireplace: even close friends can't do without dark humor here. And if you are lucky enough to hear a compliment addressed to you, the next phrase will certainly bring you back to earth. Irony is honored on the island, so the inhabitants do not even think of being offended by each other.

They love to argue

Dispute is a national weakness of the Irish. You will be encouraged to discuss someone's position, and if you actively disagree, blame yourself. The debate will drag on for several hours: jumping from topic to topic, the Irish deftly change the shades of the conversation, and the most serious discussion can turn into a joke.

They shoot partridges right in the city

The Irish actively take advantage of the proximity of their settlements to nature. For example, in Dublin it is not unusual to break away from business in the middle of the work week and go hunting with the dog, and in the evening of the same day to check the mailbox and again plunge into everyday chores. And residents of smaller settlements calmly shoot partridges and go fishing right within the city: there is every chance of catching a nice trout for dinner.

They are crazy about horses

The heart of any Irishman is traditionally filled with love for horses. Indeed, a horse frolicking in the wild is a sight that is worth seeing at least once in your life. Residents of small towns in Ireland are especially crazy about horses: often horse racing is the only thing that arouses their interest. Here, a thoroughbred horse walking along the highway will cause more admiration than a brand new Rolls-Royce. And if a horse in the city is being prepared for racing, it becomes a local celebrity.

They are experts in nonsense

The cheerful disposition of the Irish is manifested in all sorts of sayings: it is a great pleasure to brighten up your observations with an eccentric phrase! You may hear something like: “It’s so cold in here that even a wild duck would get rheumatism!” or “We have so little cold water in the house that it’s not even enough to christen a witch.” The wild imagination of the residents also connects the unique natural landscapes with many incredibly funny events that supposedly happened here, and the most absurd incident will be told to you with a very serious look.

They drink till they drop

The culture of drinking beer drinks in Ireland occupies an honorable pedestal - the evening cannot be called successful if you do not stop by the pub. But it will be extremely difficult to return home with a flying gait, because most often the Irish drink according to the “circle” system. It implies that in companies everyone takes turns buying beer for everyone and leaving the meeting before the circle ends is considered disrespectful. Thus, in groups of more than three people, your chances of standing are extremely low, given the famous strength of Irish stout.

The state pays for them to get drunk

Continuing the theme of the traditional boundless love of the Irish for beer drinks, one cannot fail to mention their caring government. If a citizen has been suffering from alcoholism for several years, he can seek help from a special medical commission. After checking, the person is recognized as dependent, and the state undertakes to pay him 12 pounds a day, so that the patient can buy himself a drink, and not steal or take money from his family.

They are incorrigible retrogrades

The Irish, one might say, were completely indifferent to the industrial revolution and mechanization. If possible, they would rather go for something more traditional. Thus, today on the railways of Ireland you can find locomotives from the early 20th century (of course, restored and in good condition). What can we say about the unconditional superiority of horses over cars!

I have no doubt that when most people hear the phrase “Irish woman,” they will associate with the heroine of Margaret Mitchell’s immortal novel “Gone with the Wind” - Scarlett O’Hara. She truly was the embodiment of a daring, strong-willed, fearless and self-confident lady, at the same time very feminine and attractive. And what are the most beautiful Irish women in the modern world? Top 22 most beautiful Irish women, which included actresses, models, singers, and beauty pageant winners with Irish roots.

22. Rose McGowan(born September 5, 1973, Florence, Italy) is an American actress and singer, she has Irish and French roots. She is best known for her role as Paige Matthews in the television series Charmed, in which she starred from 2001 to 2006. In 2005, she played the role of Ann-Margret in the biographical mini-series Elvis, which received many awards and nominations. She is also known for her roles in the films Generation DOOM, Scream, Grindhouse, Murder Queens, Fifty Dead Men and Conan.

20.Emma Waldron / Emma Waldron(born May 1989) - Irish model, title holder "Miss Ireland 2010", "Miss World Europe 2010", "Miss World Talent 2010". She took part in the Miss World 2010 competition, where took 4th place.

19. Nadine Coyle / Nadine Coyle(born June 15, 1985, Derry, Northern Ireland) - British-Irish singer, lead singer of the girl pop group "Girls Aloud".

18. Laurena Lacey / Laurena Lacey(born 29 April 1986 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland) is an Irish model, one of the first models to become known internationally. He often appears on the covers of American magazines, such as Playboy Playmate or Cybergirl.

17. Suzanne McCabe(b. 1991 Killiney, Ireland) - Irish model, promotes vegetarianism and animal protection.

16. Coco Rocha / Coco Rocha(born September 10, 1988, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian supermodel of Russian-Irish descent. She began her professional modeling career in 2004, signing a contract with the SUPREME agency in New York and posing for many fashion magazines, including Vogue, Flare, Fashion, Numero, French, W, Harper's Bazaar, Dazed & Confused, i-D, Time Style & Design, etc. Entered the top thirty best models of 2000, compiled by the Parisian Vogue.

15.Heather Graham / Heather Graham(born January 29, 1970, Milwaukee) is an American film and television actress from a family of Irish descent. Films with her participation: the series “Twin Peaks”, “Diggstown”, “Boogie Nights”, “Native Lands”, etc.

14.Anne Hathaway / Anne Hathaway(born November 12, 1982, New York) - American film actress, has Irish-French roots. Award winner "Emmy", "Golden Globe"BAFTA And "Oscar".Films with her participation: “Brokeback Mountain”, “Jane Austen”, “Knocked Up”, “Rachel Getting Married”, “Les Miserables”, etc.

13.Katie McGrath / Katie McGrath(born October 24, 1983 Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland) - actress and model. At the moment, her most famous role is Lady Morgana in the TV series Merlin.

12. Rebecca Maguire(born 1990) - Irish model, title holder "Miss Ireland 2012", contestant "Miss World 2012".

11.Bridget Moynahan / Bridget Moynahan(born April 28, 1971, Binghamton, New York, USA) is an American model and actress. Born into a family with Irish roots. She became the face of an American modeling agency, which attracted her for everything possible, from department store catalogs to the covers of well-known magazines. She made her television debut as a guest on the comedy series Sex and the City, where she later landed the recurring role of Natasha. Her other films: “Coyote Ugly Bar,” “Intuition,” “The Price of Fear,” “The Recruit,” “I, Robot,” “Baron of Arms.”

10. Rozanna Purcell / Rozanna Purcell(born September 3, 1990) - Irish model. Title holder: "First Vice Miss Universe Ireland 2009", "Miss Universe Ireland 2010". Took part in the competition "Miss Universe 2010", Where entered the Top 10 finalists.

9. Mischa Barton / Mischa Barton(born January 24, 1986, London) is an English-American actress and model, known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the TV series The O.C. Has Irish roots on her mother's side. Other films with her participation: “Children Under Sixteen”, “Closing the Circle”, “The Decameron”, “Territory of Virgins”.

8. Tanya Trianta(born February 8, 1989, Limerick, Ireland) is an Irish model with Greek-Irish roots.

7.Maureen O'Hara / Maureen O'Hara(born August 17, 1920) is an Irish actress and singer who starred in John Ford's westerns and adventure films alongside John Wayne. Films with her participation: “Jamaica Tavern,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “How Green Was My Valley,” “Black Swan,” “This Land is Mine.” She remains one of the last living Hollywood film stars of the 1930s.

6. Sharon Corr-Bonnar / Sharon Corr-Bonnar(born March 24, 1970 Dundalk, Louth, Ireland) - Irish singer, songwriter, pianist, actress. Until 2006, she was part of the group The Corrs.

5. Holly Carpenter(born October, 1991 Dublin, Ireland) - Irish model, title holder "Miss Ireland 2011". Represented Ireland at the competition "Miss World 2011".

4. Minka Kelly / Minka Kelly(born June 24, 1980, Los Angeles) is an American actress of Irish and New Zealand descent. She is best known for her role as Lyla Garrity in the NBC television series Friday Night Lights.

3. Rose Byrne(born July 24, 1979, Sydney) is an Australian actress from a family of Irish and Scottish descent. She made her film debut in 1994 with a small role in the film “Dallas Doll.” In 2000, she played the role of a blind girl in “Goddess 1967,” for which she received Women's Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival. Since 2007, she has played Ellen Parsons in the TV series Heat, for which she received an award from the Australian Film Academy international award for best actress.

2. Olivia Wilde(born March 10, 1984, New York) - American actress. Granddaughter of the famous Irish novelist and journalist Claude Cowburn. She is best known for her roles as Thirteen in the television series House, Quorra in Tron Legacy, and Ella in Cowboys & Aliens.

1. Rosanna Davison(born April 17, 1984 Dublin, Ireland) - Irish model, title holder "Miss Ireland 2003", "Miss World 2003", took part in the competition "Miss World Europe 2003". She is the daughter of famous musician Chris de Burgh.

Emigrants. Irish. National characteristics January 8th, 2011

There are only two types of people in the world:
the first are Irish, the second are those who would like to be Irish
(Timothy Boyle, Irish-American)

Appearance

The stereotype of an Irishman's appearance is red hair, freckles and green eyes.
Statistics confirm this stereotype - 10% of Irish people have red hair (compared to the general human population of 2%). This is exactly what the folklore character looks like - a leprechaun,

Famous Irish actress Maureen O'Hara - star of post-war westerns

And one of the top American TV presenters Conan O'Brien

National character

All Irish are descended from kings
(Proverb)

... among the Irish, feelings and passions certainly take precedence over reason. The sensitive, easily excitable nature of the Irish does not allow the development of prudence and interferes with uniform, persistent activity.
(F. Engels)

The Irishman demonstrates his typical traits in the pub - when meeting people, he is friendly and talkative, then he gets drunk and starts fighting or singing sad songs and crying about the fate of Ireland.

Friendliness

Hospitality is one of the most important virtues among the Irish. It has no equal in Europe and has been glorified since Celtic times, when anyone who did not provide the traveler with accommodation, food and drink was condemned by the community.
The friendliness of the Irish is legendary. “Welcome,” the owner, a complete stranger to you, greets you on the threshold of the poorest house, inviting you to a cup of tea or dinner, accompanied by a story about his cousin’s two-week journey across America. And listening to a story told by an Irishman is always worth it if you have time, because they are natural storytellers.

"Punctuality"

And if we’re talking about time, how can we not remember the so-called “Irish half hour” - those 30 or more minutes by which they are usually late. As Oscar Wilde said Punctuality is the thief of time.

The traits that, alas, are primarily associated with the Irish are cockiness and love of alcohol.

How does a newspaper chronicle about an Irish party begin? "Among the victims were..."

In American "immigrant" folklore there are many combinations beginning with the adjective "Irish":
Irish confetti- flying fragments of stones and bricks thrown in a fight,
Irish kiss- a bruise under a woman’s eye, etc.
Fighting as the main method of resolving disagreements is a consequence of the Irish “southern” temperament, which is not typical for northern peoples

Love for the green serpent

Irish toast

For the Frenchman who loves his wine
For the German who loves his beer,
For the Englishman who loves his "half and half" *
- because it brings them fun.
For the Scot who loves his whiskey
- because it makes his head spin.
And for the poor Irishman who simply has no choice
- that's why he drinks everything.
* half and half - a mixture of two drinks

And what drinks are originally Irish?
Of course, beer (from Guinness, which holds Guinness Records) and Irish whiskey.

Classes

Climbing the social ladder and leaving hard and low-paid jobs to the “new” immigrants, the Irish explored new areas.

Policemen and firefighters

Typical Irish male occupations were working in the police and fire departments. At the beginning of the 20th century, five out of six New York police officers were of Irish descent.
The police car was called paddy wagon(wagon - van, paddy - an offensive nickname for the Irish (diminutive of the typical Irish name Patrick)). The reason is twofold. Most of the police were Irish, but most often they also transported Irish in such cars (in New York, 55 percent of all those arrested were people of Irish descent).

Politicians

The Irish have always been politically active, whether it concerned the labor movement or participation in “high” politics.
The most visible Irish influence was in Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine in New York that controlled New York politics from 1790 to 1960 and helped immigrants, mostly Irish, enter political life.
It remains to give a list of prominent American politicians of Irish origin of different political shades - Charles Lynch (“lynching”), Senator McCarthy (“McCarthyism”), the Kennedy clan, Ronald Reagan and even Barack Obama (on his mother’s side).

Culture and customs

Literature

If the English conquered Ireland, then the Irish conquered the English language.

The area in which the Irish made the most important cultural contribution is, of course, literature. It’s enough just to give a small list and imagine what literature would look like without these names:
George Bernard Shaw, William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce

St. Patrick's Day Parade

- Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated until April 15*?
“So we can wave the green ones before the government takes them away.”
*April 15 is the last day for submitting an income tax return

The main impression of St. Patrick's Day is the general "greening". True, in New York they have not yet reached the point of painting the Hudson green, as they do in Chicago

The Irish are the largest Celtic people. 4.6 million ethnic Irish live in Ireland (meaning an independent state, not an island of the same name), 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland, which is part of Great Britain. About 70 million people in the world are of Irish descent, most of them in the USA (40 million), Great Britain (14 million), Australia (7 million), Canada (4.5 million), Argentina (1 million) .
This rating presents the most beautiful, in my opinion, famous Irish girls and women from Ireland, Great Britain and the USA.

15th place. Rose McGowan(born September 5, 1973, Florence, Italy) is an American actress, best known for her role as Paige Matthews in the television series Enchanted. Her father is Irish, her mother is.

14th place. Holly Carpenter(born October 9, 1991, Dublin, Ireland) - Irish model, Miss Ireland 2011, represented the country at Miss World 2011.

13th place. Aimee Richardson / Aimee Richardson(born 29 December 1997, Bangor, Northern Ireland) is a British actress, best known for her role as Myrcella Baratheon in the first two seasons of Game of Thrones.

12th place. Aoife Walsh- Irish model, Miss Ireland 2011, represented the country at Miss World 2013. Red color is her natural hair color.

11th place. Andrea Corr / Andrea Corr(born May 17, 1974, Dundalk, Ireland) is an Irish singer, vocalist of the group The Corrs, which also includes her two sisters (all sisters are in this rating) and brother.

10th place. Maureen O"Sullivan / Maureen O"Sullivan(17 May 1911, Boyle, Ireland - 23 June 1998) was an Irish actress who had a successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s. She is especially famous as Jane in the Tarzan films.

9th place. Eithne Ní Bhraonáin(b. 17 May 1961, Gweedore, Ireland), better known as Enya / Enya, - Irish singer.

8th place. Margaret O'Brien / Margaret O'Brien(born January 15, 1937, San Diego, USA) is an American actress, known for her roles performed as a child. Her father is Irish, her mother is.

7th place. Katherine "Katie" McGrath(born October 24, 1983, Ashford, Ireland) is an Irish actress, best known for her role as Morgana in the British TV series Merlin.

6th place. Caroline Corr(born March 17, 1973, Dundalk, Ireland) is an Irish singer and drummer of the band The Corrs.

5th place. Sharon Corr(born March 24, 1970, Dundalk, Ireland) is an Irish singer and violinist for the band The Corrs.

4th place. Alison Doody genus. 11 November 1966, Dublin) is an Irish actress. Known for the films Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Ring of the Musketeers (1992), King Solomon's Mines (2004).

3rd place. Maureen O'Hara / Maureen O'Hara(17 August 1920, Ranelagh, Ireland - 24 October 2015) - Irish and American actress and singer.

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