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
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 4, 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 3, 2005
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
when your irish but you have spanish or italian ancestors therefore you have dark hair or olive skin!
by i dunno? April 15, 2005
by black irish fo sho December 14, 2004
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