Who's the most internationally famous person ever to come from Meath?

pipelaser wrote: »

Francis Beaufort?

Didn't even realise he was Irish. I suppose millions hear about the Beaufort scale everyday, but with no clue about the man himself. I'd go with Ruu and say Brosnan. The James Bond movies have worldwide appeal, so most would be able to put a face to Brosnans name.

Brosnan would get my vote (obviously lol) but would think Beaufort would be a more recognized name.

Both Navan, what can you do???

Don't underestimate how well known jockey Johnny Murtagh is all over the world.

He has won many of the major flat races in Europe, including all the Irish classic races, all the Group 1 (top) races at Ascot, the Epsom Derby the King George and Europe's biggest race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. A lot of success in USA too, including a number of Breeders Cups!

Sound fella as well.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Beaufort

[/thread]

The Late great Barney McKenna although not top of the list the list also deserves a mention, if only to remind our Cosmopolitan Neighbours that not all their Favourite Dubliners were from Dublin.

Dylan Moran is very well known not as famous PB though

john Mahon, fought under the name Steve Taylor, foought John L Sullivan for word heavyweight boxing title in late 1880s..born outside Kells

Oliver Plunkett

John Bruton?