John Ireland (disambiguation) facts for kids

John Ireland (1914–1992) was a Canadian-American actor and film director. He was known for his roles in many movies and TV shows.

John Ireland is a name shared by several interesting people. This page helps you find the right person you're looking for!

• John de Courcy Ireland (1911–2006) was an Irish historian and activist. He was very interested in the sea and wrote a lot about Ireland's maritime history.
• John Ireland (bishop) (1838–1918) was an American Catholic bishop who was born in Ireland. He was an important leader in the church and helped many people.
• John Ireland (composer) (1879–1962) was an English composer. He wrote beautiful music, including pieces for piano, songs, and orchestral works.
• John Ireland (cricketer) (1888–1970) was an English amateur cricketer. He played cricket for fun and competition.
• John Ireland (philatelist) (1882–1965) was a British philatelist. A philatelist is someone who collects and studies postage stamps.
• John Ireland (pirate) (active between 1694–1701) was an American pirate. Pirates were sailors who robbed ships at sea.
• John Ireland (politician) (1827–1896) was an American politician. He served as the 18th Governor of Texas.
• John Ireland (Anglican priest) (1761–1842) was an English Anglican priest and a kind person who helped others (a philanthropist).
• John Ireland (South African musician) (born 1954) is a South African pop musician. He writes and performs popular music.
• John Ireland (sportscaster) (born 1963) is an American sportscaster. He reports on sports events, often on TV or radio.
• John Ireland (theologian) (active between 1459–1495) was a Scottish theologian, diplomat, and priest. A theologian studies religious beliefs.
• John Ireland (writer) (died 1808) was a British author. He wrote books and articles.
• John Busteed Ireland (1823–1913) was an American lawyer, writer, and landowner.
• Jon Ireland (born 1967) is an Australian tennis player. He played tennis professionally.

See also

In Spanish: John Ireland para niños

• John Ireland Blackburne (1783–1874), a British politician.
• John Ireland Blackburne (1817–1893), a British army officer and politician, who was the son of the politician born in 1783.