FBIrish
The legal attaché responsible for covering Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is located in this city.
London, England
James "Whitey" Bulger was an Irish-American mobster who led this criminal enterprise in Boston, Massachusetts:
What is the Winter Hill Gang
"The General" (1998) follows the true story of this Dublin crime boss
Who is Martin Cahill
Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan rose to fame as a member of this boy band:
Who is One Direction
Possibly the most popular supernatural being in Irish folklore, this creature is often depicted as a small bearded man wearing green.
What is a leprechaun
This former FBI Director, who served from 2013 until 2017, is of Irish heritage
Who is James Brien Comey Jr.
The son of an Irish immigrant, this infamous outlaw became one of the most legendary figures of the wild west in the 19th century
Who is William McCarty (aka Billy the Kid)
This 2011 dark comedy follows an Irish policeman and a by-the-book FBI agent who must team up to take down a drug smuggling ring.
What is "The Guard"
This beloved Irish rock band bears the same name as a small, red, tangy fruit:
Who are The Cranberries
This creature, who brings death by wailing or screaming, is one of the most terrifying beings in Irish and Celtic mythology.
What is a Banshee
In 2008, this former FBI Agent was convicted of racketeering, obstruction of justice, and murder charges stemming from his relationship with Boston Irish mobsters James "Whitey" Bulger, Steve Flemmi, and the Winter Hill Gang.
Who is John Connolly
Irish-American gangster and bootlegger John "Legs" Diamond was also known by this name:
What is Gentleman Jack
This 2006 film set during the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War tells the story of two brothers who join the IRA to fight for independence from the UK.
What is "The Wind that Shakes the Barley"
Irish rock band U2 is comprised of four members, including lead vocalist Paul David Hewson, who is more commonly known as:
Who is Bono
In Irish folklore, these creatures are not as nice as the sparkly, winged characters in western storytelling.
What are fairies
Former FBI Agent Mike McGowan offered his professional opinion to Vanity Fair on famous Irish mobster films such as "The Irishman" and this 2006 thriller film featuring Hollywood stars including Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Martin Sheen.
What is "The Departed"
The Dalton gang, also known as the 'Wild Bunch,' chose to commit their crimes aboard this mode of transportation throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
What are trains
This romantic flick about a busker and an immigrant in Dublin is also a hit Broadway musical.
What is "Once"
This Irish pop-rock band has had many hit songs including "Breakeven" and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved."
Who is The Script
Written by Bram Stoker, Ireland was the originator of this famous vampire story--not Transylvania!
What is Dracula
The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA), which investigates and prosecutes white-collar crimes in Ireland, has been given this nickname:
What is "The Irish FBI"
This Irish sea pirate of the 16th century was so famous that Queen Elizabeth I herself summoned her to London, and a Broadway Show was created based on her life.
Who is Grace O'Malley (aka The Pirate Queen)
This 2021 film shows events from the POV of a 9-year-old boy growing up in Ireland during growing tensions between the Catholics and Protestants:
What is "Belfast"
Calling all Grey's Anatomy fans: This Northern Irish-Scottish rock band wrote the tear-jerking song "Chasing Cars."
Who is Snow Patrol
This Irish tale tells the story of a jealous stepmother who turned her four step-children into swans to wander Ireland for 900 years.
What is "Children of the Lir"