Famous People Born in Dublin

Dublin has been the birthplace of many influential figures. Explore a curated list of notable individuals born in Dublin — from living celebrities to historical personalities who have shaped their fields. Each profile includes birthplace details and an interactive map to help you explore their origins geographically.

🗺️ Birthplaces in Dublin

6 Famous People born in Dublin

Francis Bacon (Painter) - Dublin, Ireland (October 28th, 1909)

Irish-born British painter known for raw, emotionally intense figurative works.

Sinead Gleeson (Essayist) - Dublin, Ireland (1974)

Irish essayist and editor.

James Joyce (Writer) - Dublin, Ireland (February 2nd, 1882)

Irish modernist novelist best known for *Ulysses*.

Ronan Keating (Actor, Singer) - Dublin, Ireland (March 3rd, 1977)

Irish singer, songwriter, and television presenter, best known as a member of the pop group Boyzone and for his subsequent solo music career.

Bram Stoker (Writer) - Dublin, Ireland (November 8th, 1847)

Irish novelist best known for Dracula.

Oscar Wilde (Poet, Writer) - Dublin, Ireland (October 16th, 1854)

Irish playwright, poet and novelist known for his wit.