It has also been described as "populated largely by people of Irish descent".

But being of Irish descent has no bearing on the selection process.

We know what it's like to be of Irish descent in the north-west.

He is of Irish descent on both his mother's and father's side.

Livingstone said the idea came from the players because eight members of the team claimed Irish descent.

Many people of Irish descent have this surname as well.

He was also of Irish descent himself, so felt a natural affinity to the country.

For decades prior to that, the commissioner had been someone of Irish descent.

He is also, through his maternal grand father, of Irish descent.

The sept is considered to be of native Irish descent.