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 3, 2005
The adjective used to describe an Irishman or person of Irish descent i.e. Irish-American who displays traits associated with a Spaniard i.e. dark hair, dark eyes, and less fairer skin than a typical Irishman but who also displays physical features associated with African males, i.e an enlarged penis.
Sheryl: Oh my God, I went home with Sean last night and while I knew his folks came from Ireland, I had no idea he was Black Irish! Jesus, Mary, & Joseph his cock was just about to knock out the fillings in my teeth when he was doing me doggystyle! Hell there's no point to me keeping my Kenyan African Male Safari scheduled in July if I can get such a large dick right here in Chicago!
Sheila: Truth...he ruptured my colon when he fucked my ass back in March!
Sheila: Truth...he ruptured my colon when he fucked my ass back in March!
by Ambiguousgenitals January 28, 2021
An Ethnic Group also A person with Irish heritage in the United States who has a mix of Irish AMerican, Black AMerican, and Native American DNA largely in the south resulting from intermarriage during the time of slavery and indentured servitude. In the past free Blacks and Irish were viewed by Whites as related, somehow similar, performing the same tasks in society.
by AMerican Ethnic October 3, 2020
1)
Irish people that are either dark-skinned, or have dark hair. Contrasting to what some people think, it's not AT ALL related to African-Americans. Which means, that Stuart, whatever you are, you're not black, and have no right to say you are. Also
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Also, very dark Irish Creme-flavored coffee.
Irish people that are either dark-skinned, or have dark hair. Contrasting to what some people think, it's not AT ALL related to African-Americans. Which means, that Stuart, whatever you are, you're not black, and have no right to say you are. Also
2)
Also, very dark Irish Creme-flavored coffee.
WARNING: THIS EXAMPLE IS A REAL CONVERSATION.
1)
Stuart: "Actually Dom, I am part black."
Dom: "No you're not. You are part retarded."
Stuart: "No seriously! My grandpa is black Irish."
Dom: "Okay. But how did Africans get to Ireland? My people sure as hell didn't swim there. If we won't get in a bath tub, we sure as hell won't jump in an ocean."
Stuart: "I'm not sure, but either way, I'm part African-American."
Dom: "Whatever, your skin looks like paper, and your hair isn't even as dark as my skin. Bye Stuart...but watch what you say since you're 'black'. I'll still kick your ass if you say it."
2)
"Coffee today, ma'm?"
"Sure, black Irish, please."
1)
Stuart: "Actually Dom, I am part black."
Dom: "No you're not. You are part retarded."
Stuart: "No seriously! My grandpa is black Irish."
Dom: "Okay. But how did Africans get to Ireland? My people sure as hell didn't swim there. If we won't get in a bath tub, we sure as hell won't jump in an ocean."
Stuart: "I'm not sure, but either way, I'm part African-American."
Dom: "Whatever, your skin looks like paper, and your hair isn't even as dark as my skin. Bye Stuart...but watch what you say since you're 'black'. I'll still kick your ass if you say it."
2)
"Coffee today, ma'm?"
"Sure, black Irish, please."
by Domonic January 25, 2007
Opposite of the Red haired, green/blue eyed, and extremly light skin common Irish in the sense that the "black" irish have black hair and brown eyes.Many black Irish are decendents of the Spainish and northern Italian europeans.
Guy 1 - Is that guy in hell's kitchen an italian!?
Guy 2 - Sort of, Black Irish,He's a mixture of native irish and some other southern european country, but since black hair and brown eyes is a dominate trait you can't really tell he's an irish boy.
Guy 2 - Sort of, Black Irish,He's a mixture of native irish and some other southern european country, but since black hair and brown eyes is a dominate trait you can't really tell he's an irish boy.
by Rick343 November 17, 2005
The most gangsta Irish out there. Don't take no shit. Of Armada era Spanish descent and have brown or very dark hair compaired to the lighter colours like red found on the regular Irish.
That fine looking guy over there with the pimp-nigger swagger, dark hair and great jaw line. He wouldn't happen to be Black Irish would he?
by Pimp-Master J May 9, 2006
The 2007-2008 Boston Celtics. With such players like Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. The name was given by the comedian Cheryl Underwood.
John:Yo man, you see them African American leprechauns jumping up and down the court last night?
Dave: Dude, wtf?
John: The Black Irish man. The Boston Celtics. They cold bruh.
Dave: Dude, wtf?
John: The Black Irish man. The Boston Celtics. They cold bruh.
by bostonma1234 June 19, 2008