Notable Residents and References in Popular Culture
- Ed Byrne, comedian, is from Swords.
- Jason Byrne, comedian, lives in Swords.
- Bill Cullen, businessman & The Apprentice TV star, owns and works in Europa Academy in Swords.
- Paul Flynn, Dublin and Fingallians GAA player, lives in Swords.
- Ronan Keating, singer-songwriter, lived in the Highfields residential development on the town's southern side.
- Aidan McGrath, Irish Youth Activist, born in Swords.
- Richard Montgomery, hero of the American revolution, born in Swords.
- Blessed Francis Taylor, former Mayor of Dublin, martyr, born in Swords.
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