An irrepressible buoyancy, a vivacious spirit, a kindliness and tolerance for the common frailties of man and a feeling that it is time enough to bid the devil good morning when you meet him are character traits which North Americans have associated with their Irish neighbors for more than a century.”.

What is a typical Irish personality?

Perhaps the best description comes from the popular historian, Carl Wittke: “The so-called Irish temperament is a mixture of flaming ego, hot temper, stubbornness, great personal charm and warmth, and a wit that shines through adversity.

What are Irish genetic traits?

HG1Many different genes are responsible for producing what are considered typical Irish physical traits: curly hair, freckles, faces only a mother could love, etc. But it is suspected that a master gene located on chromosome 7 may be responsible for arranging the overall Irish “look”.

What do black Irish look like?

Black Irish refers to a physical type including milk-white skin, often with freckles, blue eyes, and jet black hair, found among most Celtic peoples.