5 celebrities you forgot are Irish and party hard on St Patrick’s Day including Colin Farrell and Michael Fassbender

ST. Patrick's Day is arguably one of the most popular holidays in Ireland, and many celebrities have been spotted celebrating it or updating the public about their home country.

The annual holiday is named after St. Patrick, a 5th-century missionary who is believed to have brought Christianity to Ireland and is the country's patron saint.

St. Patrick's Day is named after St. Patrick, who is believed to have brought Christianity to IrelandPhoto credit: OopposuitsMany high-profile Irish actors and singers have shared their St. Patrick's Day traditions over the yearsPhoto credit: Getty

In honor of Saint Patrick, those who wish to attend would take part in festivals and services.

When Irish emigrants fled to the United States, they brought with them the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, celebrated each March.

Check out how your favorite Irish stars ring in the holidays.

Niall Horan

Niall, 30, was born on September 13, 1993 in the town of Mullingar, County Westmeath, about an hour's drive west of Dublin.

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On March 17, 2023, Niall Horan visited the White House to perform one of his hitsPhoto credit: Getty

On the occasion of St. Patrick's Day in 2023, the pop music singer visited the White House to sing and chat with President Joe Biden.

The Story Of My Life singer told Biden: “It's a great honor for me to be here.”

Niall also poked fun at the American pronunciation of St. Patrick's Day, saying: “Happy Paddy's Day, and for all the Americans here, that's with two Ds, not two Ts.”

Over the years, Niall has expressed his love for Ireland at his performances by raising the Irish flag and showing off his Irish dance moves.

In 2020, the Nice To Meet Ya singer met up with a few friends in green suits with shamrocks scattered across the fabric while attending an event in New York City.

Jamie Dornan

Jamie Dornan, 41, was born on May 1, 1982 in the town of Holywood, County Down, just outside Belfast.

The actor is best known for his roles in “50 Shades of Grey,” “The Tourist” and the Irish-set film “Belfast.”

In 2017, Jamie Dornan taught Jimmy Kimmel viewers different ways to say “I'm drunk.”Photo credit: Guinness

In 2017, the Hollywood actor celebrated St. Patrick's Day with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.

In the hilarious clip, Jamie revealed to viewers at home the many different ways to say “I'm drunk” while out and about on this special holiday.

While sitting in a bar – known as a pub in Ireland – the star enjoyed a beer – also known as a pint.

He used many profanities and silly words to explain how he felt, including drunk, drunk, destroyed and away with the fairies.

Liam Nesson

Taken star Liam Neeson, 71, was born on June 7, 1952 in Ballymena, County Antrim, about 25 miles northwest of Belfast.

To pay tribute to his homeland, Liam has narrated numerous television commercials and films dedicated to Ireland.

Liam Neeson revealed that St Patrick's Day in Ireland is “more religiously focused”.Photo credit: Getty

However, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the actor sat down with Jimmy Kimmel to talk about Ireland's way of celebrating.

The host revealed that his parents traveled to Ireland for the celebrations and were disappointed when there weren't plenty of parties there.

“It’s more religious-oriented,” Liam said. “It’s a little more subdued. There is no dying of the rivers in the countryside.”

Niall Horan was left with his mouth open after the “surreal” moment live on The Voice US

Liam recently discussed how to correctly pronounce the names of Irish celebrities such as Domhnall Gleeson, Sinéad O'Connor and Cillian Murphy.

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell, 47, was born on May 31, 1976 in the Castleknock area of ​​Dublin.

Last year, the Banshees of Inisherin actor was a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show and talked about his love for Ireland.

Colin Farrell joked about St. Patrick's Day traditions in America and revealed he had never heard of green beerPhoto credit: Getty

“When I go back home, this place makes sense to me and I feel it in a way that I don’t think I’ll feel anywhere else,” he said.

In 2017, Colin discussed American St. Patrick's Day traditions with Jimmy Kimmel.

The Hollywood actor agreed with Neeson that the celebrations in Ireland are more relaxed than in the United States.

He even joked about Americans drinking green beer.

“Who wants to drink green beer?” he asked.

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender, 46, was born in Heidelberg, Germany, to a German father and an Irish mother.

When he was two years old, his family moved to County Kerry in southwest Ireland.

Michael Fassbender was born in Germany and has a German father and an Irish motherPhoto credit: Twitter

In 2019, he was spotted out and about in Dublin celebrating National Day with actor Liam Cunningham and chef Dylan McGrath.

That same year, Michael, Sophie Turner and James McAvoy taught viewers various English, Scottish and Irish slang terms while promoting the film Dark Phoenix.

Michael taught Sophie and James the meaning of the Irish phrases “ossified,” “shift and drift,” and more.

According to him, “ossified” means drunk, and “shift and drift” means kissing someone and then leaving them.

While at the White House, Niall revealed the Irish way of celebrating St. Patrick's DayPhoto credit: GettyLiam Neeson recently spoke about how to correctly pronounce the names of various Irish actors and actressesPhoto credit: Splash