We Are Looking For Ireland’s Person Of The Year.
Every year, Time Magazine in the United States selects an individual who has made a significant impact on global events just before Christmas. In a recent announcement, the renowned publication named global superstar Taylor Swift as the Person of the Year for 2023, recognizing her achievement after her Eras tour set new box office records.
The Time award seeks to identify the person who has had the most profound influence on global events each year, and the magazine is known for its occasionally controversial choices. Notable selections include Donald Trump after his election as US President in 2016 and Adolf Hitler in 1938, following his annexation of Austria.
Now, the question arises: Who would be Ireland’s person of the year? It’s time to cast your vote and add your pick to the list.
Our current shortlist.
Sinead O’Connor
Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor (8 December 1966 – 26 July 2023) was an Irish singer, songwriter, and activist.
Christy Moore
Christopher Andrew “Christy” Moore (born 7 May 1945) is an Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist
Johnny Sexton
Jonathan Jeremiah Sexton (born 11 July 1985) is an Irish former professional rugby union player who played as a fly-half and captained the Ireland national team
Connor McGregor
Conor Anthony McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer.
Shane MacGowan
Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan (25 December 1957 – 30 November 2023) was an English-born Irish singer-songwriter, musician and poet/
Please cast your vote or add your own nomination.
As with the time award, we are looking for the person who had the most profound influence on Irish events, even if controversial.
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