Top ten Irish people to celebrate this Christmas

In the spirit of Christmas IrishCentral gives thanks for those worth celebrating in 2010

MOLLY MULDOON,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Thursday, December 16, 2010, 3:18 AM

Updated Thursday, December 16, 2010, 3:33 AM

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Olivia Wilde arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards

She may not have won the coveted spot, but she has secured a record deal which means that this is only the start for the talented single mother.

This Glee star was recently nominated for a Golden Globe for her role of Sue Sylvester in the hit musical comedy series. The Irish-American actress also scooped an Emmy earlier this year for the same star role.

Lynch opening speaks about overcoming her battle with alcohol and coming out after splitting from her husband, showing everyone how her determination won through in the end.

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Your average Irish paddy

In the wake of one of the harshest budgets in the history of the Irish state, it is no surprise to anyone that Irish people have had a rough time of it this year. But despite the economic hardship, they will protest, they will march but above, they will survive.

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laff1948 | Dec 17, 2010, 12:02 PM EST

We are blessed by the Irish Americans we have in the US. But this Christmas my US heart is in prayer for our Irish families on the Isle. Bless you all in a time of economic upheaval and political disappointment. We know how you feel and you are in our prayers. Wish I were there with you.

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irishwxman | Dec 17, 2010, 12:06 AM EST

I love how they call Olivia Wilde Irish American, and her "Irish Parents"...plural. Her father was born in London. He grew up in Ireland...and "Cockburn" is a Borderlands name. That's like calling a Japanese person born in Japan, but growing up in Ireland, an Irishman. Her mother is of German decent...as Redlich is a German name. SO While her pops gre up in Ireland, and that grants her dual citizenship....calling her an Irish American is not exactly true. She is slammin' hot though.

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fuerte181 | Dec 16, 2010, 07:27 PM EST

why aren't there pictures of them?

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greenferrett101 | Dec 16, 2010, 09:48 AM EST

I love this. I have emailed it to all my friends. What about Bono? No irish people seem to like him...?!

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