John Ireland

John Ireland may refer to:

  • John Ireland (priest) (1761–1842), Anglican philanthropist and Dean of Westminster
  • John Ireland (politician) (1827–1896), American politician
  • John Ireland (bishop) (1838–1918), American religious leader and academic
  • John Ireland (composer) (1879–1962), English composer
  • John Ireland (actor) (1914–1992), Canadian-born actor and director
  • John de Courcy Ireland (1911–2006), Irish historian and activist
  • John Ireland (sportscaster), American sportscaster

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or ireland:

    “We like the idea of childhood but are not always crazy about the kids we know. We like it, that is, when we are imagining our own childhoods. So part of our apparent appreciation of youth is simply envy.”
    —C. John Sommerville (20th century)

    “Sport and death are the two great socializing factors in Ireland ...”
    —Elizabeth Bowen (1899–1973)