Ever wondered who the richest Irish men under 40 are?
Forget the 30 under 30 lists; we’re looking at Ireland’s wealthiest men under the age of 40, giving the 30 to 40-year-olds a chance.
From young billionaires to famous actors, singers, and more, let’s take a look at the top ten richest Irish men under 40.
- Ever wondered who the richest Irish men under 40 are?
- 10. Jedward – two in one
- 9. Robert Sheehan – a beloved Irish actor
- 8. Dermot Kennedy – one of Ireland’s biggest singers
- 7. Barry Keoghan – one of the most famous people in the world right now
- 6. Paul Mescal – one of the richest Irish men under 40
- 5. Hozier – a class act in music
- 4. Niall Horan – one of the most successful Irish singers of all time
- 3. Conor McGregor – love him, hate him, love to hate him
- 2. John Collison – Ireland’s youngest billionaire
- 1. Patrick Collison – a billionaire family
10. Jedward – two in one
As the fifth most financially successful former X Factor contestants, it comes as no surprise that Jedward, John and Edward Grimes, make our list of the ten richest Irish men under 40.
According to the site Celebrity Net Worth, John and Edward have a combined net worth of €7.5 million ($8 million).
Since The X Factor, the pair have released four studio albums (two of which went platinum in Ireland), represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest twice, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, and so much more.
9. Robert Sheehan – a beloved Irish actor
Robert Sheehan is an Irish actor from Portlaoise who has appeared in the likes of popular shows Misfits, The Umbrella Academy, and Love/Hate.
At 36 years old, he has a net worth of €1.8 million ($2 million). Perhaps his most memorable and loved performance was as Nathan Young in Misfits.
8. Dermot Kennedy – one of Ireland’s biggest singers
Born on 13 December 1991 in Rathcoole, County Dublin, Dermot Kennedy is a famous Irish singer known for the likes of songs ‘Outnumbered’, ‘Power Over Me’, ‘Paradise’, and ‘Giants’.
With his position as one of Ireland’s most prolific singers right now, Dermot Kennedy has an estimated net worth of €2.8 million ($3 million).
7. Barry Keoghan – one of the most famous people in the world right now
As one of Ireland’s most famous people right now, it hardly comes as a surprise that Barry Keoghan is one of Ireland’s richest men under 40.
Known for roles in Saltburn, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and a small but memorable role in Love/Hate, to name a few, Barry Keoghan has an estimated net worth of €3.6 million ($4 million).
However, considering the growth of his success, which shows no signs of stopping, his actual net worth could be a lot more.
6. Paul Mescal – one of the richest Irish men under 40
One of Ireland’s biggest heartthrobs, Paul Mescal has starred in the likes of Normal People, Aftersun, and All of Us Strangers.
The Oscar-nominated actor has an estimated net worth of somewhere between €2 million and €3 million ($2.1 million and $3.2 million).
5. Hozier – a class act in music
Hozier is a legendary Irish singer and songwriter who is one of the best Irish people of the last decade.
Known for his stunning voice and heartbreaking lyrics, some of his most famous songs include ‘Take Me to Church’, ‘Cherry Wine’, and ‘Work Song’. The 33-year-old singer, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day, has a net worth of €5.5 million ($6 million).
4. Niall Horan – one of the most successful Irish singers of all time
Niall Horan is one of the most successful X Factor contestants of all time, as he was once a member of the world-famous group One Direction.
Now leading his solo career, Niall Horan has a whopping net worth of €65 million ($70 million).
Along with being a singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, Niall Horan is also the founder of Modest! Golf Management and an active investor at Gym + Coffee, Ireland’s largest athleisure company.
3. Conor McGregor – love him, hate him, love to hate him
You might love him, you might hate him, but he probably doesn’t care because Conor McGregor, one of Ireland’s most controversial figures, has an unbelievable net worth of €185 million ($200 million).
As well as most famously being the notorious MMA fighter, McGregor also makes his money through investments, sponsorship deals, and being the owner of brands like Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey and more.
2. John Collison – Ireland’s youngest billionaire
At 33 years old, John Collison is Ireland’s youngest self-made billionaire. He is an entrepreneur and the co-founder and president of Stripe, a multinational financial service and software as a service (SaaS) company.
John co-founded Stripe with his brother Patrick in 2010. As of 2022, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his net worth is estimated at $11.4 billion.
1. Patrick Collison – a billionaire family
The older brother of John Collison, Patrick Collison tops off our list of the richest Irish men under 40. The success of Stripe, along with various other business ventures, has meant he has accumulated a net worth of somewhere around $5.5 billion.
