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Pierce Brendan Brosnan was born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, to May (Smith), a nurse, and Thomas Brosnan, a carpenter. He lived in Navan, County Meath, until he moved to England, UK, at an early age (thus explaining his ability to play men from both backgrounds convincingly). His father left the household when Pierce was a child and although reunited later in life, the two have never had a close relationship. His most popular role is that of British secret agent James Bond. The death, in 1991, of Cassandra Harris, his wife of eleven years, left him with three children - Christopher and Charlotte from Cassandra's first marriage and Sean from their marriage. Since her death, he has had two children with his second wife, Keely Shaye Brosnan.

Brosnan is most famous for starring in the TV series Remington Steele (1982) as the title character, as well as portraying famous movie character James Bond in GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).

O'Donoghue was born and raised in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, in a Roman Catholic family. He initially attended Dundalk Grammar School, and then The Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. At age 16, O'Donoghue went to Paris, France, for a month to learn the French language. Colin's early career was mainly split between theatre and television work in Ireland and the UK. In 2003, Colin won the Irish Film and Television Award for "Best New Talent" for his role as Norman in "Home For Christmas.

Emily Taaffe is an Irish actress. She studied at Trinity College Dublin and London where she trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She has worked extensively in British theatre with leading roles on the Olivier and Lyttleton stages at the National Theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company amongst others. On screen she is known for her work in 'The Rising', 'The Dig', 'The Informer' and 'War & Peace'.

Bosco Hogan was born in March 1949 in Drogheda, Ireland. He is an actor, known for The Professor and the Madman (2019), Count Dracula (1977) and The Last Duel (2021).

Cornelius Clarke was born on 26 January 1968 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. He is an actor, known for Hard Times (2009), National Theatre Live: The Beaux' Stratagem (2015) and Holby City (1999).

Born in Drogheda (Ireland) to Wilson (a violist) and Eugenia Ravasio (a housekeeper). Attended Trinity College in Dublin. Debuted in 1970 at theatre with Jean Louis Barrault (Rabelais) in France, then England and Italy (Spoleto fest among others). Is a well known actor, director and writer in the Italian Theatre, also working in Television and Cinema all around Europe. Acts both in English and Italian.

Alison Comyn is an Irish television journalist and broadcaster. She is best known as news anchor of UTV Ireland's weekday news and current affairs programmes Ireland Live news and Ireland Live news at 10 since January 2015. The programme won the IFTA for Best News programme for its Brexit coverage in 2016.

Comyn previously worked on programmes with RTÉ, BBC, Sky News and Channel 4. Originally from Louth In Ireland, Alison is a highly experienced broadcaster who presented numerous current affairs and entertainment programmes in the UK and Ireland. Prior to working at UTV Ireland, Alison was as a reporter with Independent Newspapers, covering regional, political, crime and current affairs issues, including her column Comyn Sense. Alison was also a reporter and news anchor with Newsline on BBC NI and Sky News Ireland. She presented BBC 1's national 'Holiday' programme for four years, where she worked alongside Jill Dando, Carol Smillie and Craig Doyle.

Brendan Fay was born in 1958 in Drogheda, Ireland. He is a producer and director, known for Remembering Mychal- Priest of 9-11 (2021), Taking a Chance on God (2011) and Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement (2009). He has been married to Thomas Anthony Moulton since 24 May 2003.

Patrick Corr was born on 19 February 1987 in Drogheda, Ireland. Patrick is an editor, known for UNDERDROGS: a League of Ireland Story (2024), Donal's Irish Adventure (2022) and Grow, Cook, Eat (2019).

Adam Loughran is an Irish actor, singer, and photographer. Known for Bad World: The Beginning. In May 2019, he worked as an extra in a feature film and was hooked on film from then. He always liked performing even at a young age, he was an Irish dancer from when he was 4 and built up an array of medals and trophies, he eventually quit when he was 12. At age 14, he wrote the pilot for a show called Karma and hopes to continue developing the idea and world of Karma and produce it when he graduates film school. Ever since he was young he wanted to change the world with something he helped bring to life or created.

Bernadette Leahy was born in 1928 in Drogheda, Ireland. She was an actress, known for My Hands Are Clay (1948). She died in 2004 in County Dublin, Ireland.

Keith Duffy was born on 2 June 1966 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. He is known for Pursuit (2015), Charmed (1998) and Unplugged (1989).

Eamonn Campbell was born on 29 November 1946 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. He was a composer and actor, known for The Dubliners: 50 Years Celebration Concert in Dublin (2012), Die Drehscheibe (1964) and The Dubliners' Dublin (1988). He died on 18 October 2017 in Dublin, Ireland.

Peadar Tóibín was born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.

Ken Fanning is a circus Legend, fringe hero, and holds a criminal record in Ireland, Germany and Iceland.

He and Tina Segner are founding member of tumble circus, Ireland most political rigorous Non traditional circus company. They met on Grafton street in Dublin in 1995. Tumble Circus is an international awards winning company based in Belfast, but is run from caravans, hotel rooms and a Ford Transit van. The company has toured extensively throughout Ireland, Europe and the world. As well as circus Ken is involved in Clown Devilment a form of public clown situantionst activism or basically dressing up as clown and getting into as much trouble as possible. He is also and award wining film maker and successful dad.

Michael Scott was born on 24 June 1905 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. He was a director and writer, known for The Silent Order (1951) and Late Night Theatre (1972). He died on 24 January 1989 in Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland.