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8. Gordan D’Arcy
One of the greatest beards in the history of great beards. Sadly, no longer with us, pushing it down the list.
Adam Davy
Adam Davy
7. Chris O’Dowd
Cheeky face + beard = a solid look. Representin’ Roscommon.
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6. David O’Doherty
Contrary to popular belief, David O’Doherty and Chris O’Dowd are not the same person. It’s hilarious to continually point it though, right Chris? Right Dave?
Anyway, DOD pips COD by the sheer virtue of still living in Ireland.
Thursday 26 December, 2024
Thursday 26 December, 2024
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17 Irish Beards: A Definitive Ranking
WE HAVE CONSULTED our resident beard experts.
Our decisions are final.
Correspondence will not be entered int0*.
17. Luke Ming Flanagan
Oh Ming honey, no.
16. James Reilly
Using Brendan Grace as a style inspo is never going to work.
15. Hozier
There’s something very Irish about Hozier’s gob, and by extension his sparse beard. His silky voice compensates. Just about.
14. Brendan Gleeson
Calvary-era Brendan Gleeson was sporting an impressive face rug. Bit of ginge too. Not bad at all.
13. Roy Keane
You have a lovely beard. Please don’t eat us.
12. Dáithí Ó Sé
Not only do we love the way Dáithí Ó Sé says ‘tart’, he’s also got some decent beard chops.
11. Mick Wallace
Bear with us here. The whole package is… a bit all over the place. But in isolation, that’s a solid beard. Good man.
10. Gerry Adams
A vintage beard, this one. In fact, has Gerry ever been spotted without a beard? *fires up Google image search*
9. Brian Gleeson
Well, he didn’t lick it off a stone.
8. Gordan D’Arcy
One of the greatest beards in the history of great beards. Sadly, no longer with us, pushing it down the list.
7. Chris O’Dowd
Cheeky face + beard = a solid look. Representin’ Roscommon.
6. David O’Doherty
Contrary to popular belief, David O’Doherty and Chris O’Dowd are not the same person. It’s hilarious to continually point it though, right Chris? Right Dave?
Anyway, DOD pips COD by the sheer virtue of still living in Ireland.
5. Conor McGregor
The source of all his power.
4. Graham Norton
A recent beard carrier. We approve.
3. Michael Fassbender
An intermittent beard, but such a joy to behold when it graces us with its presence. Throw away those Gilettes Michael. Bin them. Good man.
2. Shane Lynch
Magnifique.
MAGNIFIQUE.
1. Jamie Dornan
Sir. You have outdone yourself. Fetch our smelling salts.
*But let us know what you think in the comments section. Beards forever.
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