Black Irish

Urban myth suggests that the "Black Irish" could have Moorish descent from ancient invasion (and subsequent rape and pilage)

The myth of the Black Irish...

by Vitae Infinitus April 15, 2005

Black Irish

An Irishman who’s Irish from the waist up, and black from the waist down.

Ohh, I hear he’s black irish

by Bruh1000 August 14, 2019

The Black Irish

The Myth: People with Big Blue Eyes & Dark Hair. Irish & Roman Catholic decent. Pretty much the most stunning combination wether it be on a Lady or a Gent. The Unicorns of the Human World.

You gorgeous thing, you have the gene, you have The black Irish in you.

by Ol Blue Eyes October 26, 2014

black irish

A mostly antiquated term that was used predominately in the U.S. and
Canada refering to people of Irish descent
who have black hair.

Most of the stories about the black Irish are myths. They are just people of Irish descent. Not all Irishmen have red hair and freckles.

by left4ded April 13, 2005

Black irish

One who is of irish decent but has dark hair and olive skin. Not always meaning they are also italian

I am 100% irish but i am also black irish

by fhfhfh July 16, 2005

black irish

THE HOTTEST THINGS TO EVER TOUCH THIS PLANET!!! seriously, i want one soooooooo bad!!!! the males are are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous. they're fucking hot!!!!!!!!

Black Irish are fucking hot, no question about it.

by Naomi K April 14, 2006

black irish

The descendants of Spanish-Armada-era marriages between shipwrecked Spanish sailors and the women of the island that they nearly invariably washed up on, Ireland. They had no practical way to return to Spain (due to a complete lack of a large enough vessel to sail the north atlantic), and therefore lived out the remainder of their lives on the emerald isle. Their multiracial children had skin of a darker hue than the often pale Irish, and in accordance with the notoriety of Irish racism, these children were labeled "Black Irish" and often found themselves to be outcasts. Centuries of generational breeding have pretty much eliminated any noticeable difference between those with Black Irish blood and those without.

Juan O'malley is Black Irish.

by Phunkspace March 3, 2005