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Most probably because of the 1916 rising and events leading up to this, whereby the Irish rebels fought against the British rule and brought independence to Ireland.

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Irishmen with dark hair and skin are referred to as "Black Irish" as opposed to redheaded Irishmen who are referred to as "Red Irish." The "Fighting Irish" is the mascot for Notre Dame.

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