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Top 9 Hottest Irish Actors

St. Patrick's Day is finally here!

As we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, it's only appropriate we take a moment to appreciate some of the stunning Irishmen who have graced the screens over the years.

1. Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy has been captivating viewers with his striking eyes and sharp cheekbones since the early 2000s. The Cork native broke onto the scene with hits "28 Days Later" and "Batman Begins," and continues to grace television screens as Thomas Shelby in "Peaky Blinders."

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2. Liam Neeson

The smolder. The gravelly voice. Liam Neeson needs no introduction.

The man, the myth, the legend was born in Northern Ireland in 1952. He made us sob in "Schindler's List," tingle in "Taken," and blush in "Batman Begins" (where he starred with fellow Irishman Cillian Murphy).

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3. Colin Farrell

The undisputed heartthrob of the early 2000s, Colin Farrell has proved time and time again he's more than just a pretty face.

After conquering the world in "Alexander," the Dubliner went on to star in "In Bruges" (a role which earned him a Golden Globe), "Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them," and most recently as The Penguin in "The Batman."

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4. Pierce Brosnan

This list wouldn't be complete without James Bond himself.

Brosnan is most well known for his role as 007 in the 90s, lending a suave air to the ladies' man character.

The Irishman attracted a new audience of fans in the late naughts when he starred in the hit musical, "Mamma Mia."

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5. Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers had viewers swooning when he stepped onto the scene in 2002 in the rom-com soccer flick "Bend It Like Beckham" as the dreamy Joe. The Dubliner went on to star in "Elvis" as the titular lead (for which he won a Golden Globe) and the critically acclaimed Showtime series "The Tudors."

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6. Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender's big break came in 2011 when he played lead antagonist Magneto in "X-Men: First Class." Fassbender quickly became a household name, with audiences clamoring to see him in "Prometheus," "Macbeth," "Assassin's Creed," and more.

While born in Germany, Fassbender was raised in Ireland after he moved to Kerry with his family at the age of 2.

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7. Jamie Dornan

Do you need a moment? Just saying his name is enough to get us blushing.

While the Irishman's initial entry into American homes was as The Huntsman in "Once Upon A Time," Dornan truly became a household name as billionaire Christian Grey in "Fifty Shades of Grey."

Dornan can most recently be seen in the movie "Belfast" (trivia note: Dornan himself is from Belfast), a role which has garnered him an Oscar nomination.

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8. Robert Sheehan

Best known for his role as the vibrant Klaus Hargreeves in the "Umbrella Academy" series, Robert Sheehan has captured the hearts of viewers with his soulful eyes and eccentric spirit.

Film aficionados might also recognize Sheehan as boy next door Simon in the "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" 2015 film adaptation of the Cassandra Clare novel.

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9. Domhnall Gleeson

Domhnall Gleeson is best known for his roles as Bill Weasley in the "Harry Potter" film adaptations and General Hux in the "Star Wars" franchise.

The red-headed Dubliner is the son of famed actor Brendan Gleeson (who co-starred with Colin Farrell in the film "In Bruges").

You can see Gleeson in the upcoming limited series "The Patient" with Steve Carell on FX.

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Those are our Top 9 hottest Irish actors. Let's hope they're enjoying the festivities today as we celebrate Ireland.

What do you think? Did we miss anyone?