Notable Irish Canadians
- Stompin' Tom Connors – country and folk musician
- Thomas D'Arcy McGee – assassinated Father of Confederation
- Brian Mulroney – Prime Minister
- Mary Walsh – comedienne
- Owen Nolan - retired ice hockey player
- Logan McGuinness - Undefeated 17-0 (9 KO's) Super-Featherweight Professional boxer fighting out of Orangeville
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