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
by Bruh1000 August 15, 2019
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.
by Ol Blue Eyes October 27, 2014
A mostly antiquated term that was used predominately in the U.S. and
Canada refering to people of Irish descent
who have black hair.
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 14, 2005
One who is of irish decent but has dark hair and olive skin. Not always meaning they are also italian
by fhfhfh July 04, 2005
THE HOTTEST THINGS TO EVER TOUCH THIS PLANET!!! seriously, i want one soooooooo bad!!!! the males are are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous. they're fucking hot!!!!!!!!
by Naomi K March 04, 2006
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.
by Phunkspace March 03, 2005