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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But despite the box office attraction of a McGregor-Jake Paul fight, the Irishman said the plan was always to face Logan, given their respective ties to TKO, the parent company of both the UFC and WWE.
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Simon Head, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The control was instant, the Irishman barely breaking stride in bringing the ball down before taking another four or five steps to steady himself and deliver a quite exquisite cross at pace.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Netflix made what seemed to be likely bets over the past half decade with Roma, The Irishman, Mank, The Power of the Dog, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Maestro, and over and over again, Netflix’s most prestigious work has gotten a ton of nominations but walked away without the biggest trophy.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Flagship titles such as Stranger Things, The Crown, Squid Game, and The Irishman have captivated global audiences.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Simon Head, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The control was instant, the Irishman barely breaking stride in bringing the ball down before taking another four or five steps to steady himself and deliver a quite exquisite cross at pace.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Netflix made what seemed to be likely bets over the past half decade with Roma, The Irishman, Mank, The Power of the Dog, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Maestro, and over and over again, Netflix’s most prestigious work has gotten a ton of nominations but walked away without the biggest trophy.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
Flagship titles such as Stranger Things, The Crown, Squid Game, and The Irishman have captivated global audiences.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Irishman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irishman. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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Irishman
noun
Irish·man
ˈī-rish-mən
: a person born or living in Ireland
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