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Who is the Liberator?

Daniel O’Connell – known as The Liberator. We couldn’t compile a list of the biggest Irish heroes of all time without mentioning, ‘The Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell. O’Connell successfully campaigned to have a representative seat for the Catholic people in the United Kingdom Parliament.

Who is the lead singer of U2?

Bono – U2 frontman and activist. Credit: commons.wikimedia.org. Bono aka Paul Hewson, is not only a world famous singer, being the lead singer of Rock band U2, but he also known worldwide as being a philanthropist and social activist, raising awareness for causes in Africa.

Who is the biggest Irish hero?

1. Michael Collins – the ultimate Irish hero. Topping our list of the biggest Irish heroes of all time is Michael Collins. An Irish revolutionary, soldier, and prominent figure during Ireland’s struggle for independence, Michael Collins has played a huge part in shaping the Ireland we have today.

Who is Phil Lynott?

Phil Lynott – a legendary musician. Credit: commons.wikimedia.org. Founder of the Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy, Lynott is considered a hero in Ireland, so much so that he even has a statue in Dublin’s Temple Bar.

Who was John Hume?

Credit: commons.wikimedia.org. John Hume was the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party and was an Irish nationalist in Northern Ireland. He won the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, co-shared with David Trimble and was a key figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland. 1.

Who is Nano Nagle?

Nano Nagle – a pioneer in Catholic education. Nano Nagle was a founding member of the Presentation Sisters and was declared Venerable by the Roman Catholic Church. She changed the course of Irish history and many parts of the world, too. She was and still is an inspiring educator and social innovator.