Kildare's Paul Mescal named third sexist Irish celeb behind Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy
The Normal People star finished behind Murphy and Fifty Shades of Grey's Jamie Dornan based on Google search results in the US
Cillian Murphy is stealing the spotlight as America’s ultimate Irish crush, according to the internet, with Kildare's Paul Mescal coming in third behind the Oscar-winner and Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan.
Casino sweepstake comparison site, Casino Sweeps, analysed Google searches in the US and focused on popular celebs paired with terms such as "hot", "attractive," and "photoshoot" to determine the nation and each state’s favorite Irish charms.
Placing fourth and coming out as the most searched-for Irish woman overall is Evanna Lynch, who is best known for portraying the quirky Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series, with 2,029 average searches per month.
Niall Horan takes the fifth position with 1,802 average searches each month, having successfully transitioned from his boyband roots in One Direction to a solo artist, as well as appearing as a judge on The Voice.
In sixth and seventh are Lady Bird’s Saoirse Ronan with 1,744 average searches each month, and Saltburn standout Barry Keoghan with 1,265 average searches.
Liam Neeson ranks eighth with 849 average searches, while Sarah Bolger comes in ninth with 784 average searches each month. Bolger has built a diverse career since her early days in In America, taking on roles that showcase her range.
Irish actor and singer Jessie Buckley, rounds out the top ten most attractive Irish celebs, with 648 average monthly searches. She stars alongside critically acclaimed Olivia Coleman in Wicked Little Letters, released last month.
The top ten most attractive Irish celebrities, ranked:
| Rank | Celebrity | Average Monthly Google Searches |
| 1 | Cillian Murphy | 4,242.50 |
| 2 | Jamie Dornan | 2,850.00 |
| 3 | Paul Mescal | 2,735.80 |
| 4 | Evanna Lynch | 2,029.20 |
| 5 | Niall Horan | 1,802.50 |
| 6 | Saoirse Ronan | 1,744.20 |
| 7 | Barry Keoghan | 1,265.80 |
| 8 | Liam Neeson | 849.2 |
| 9 | Sarah Bolger | 784.2 |
| 10 | Jessie Buckley | 648.3 |
As well as revealing who was the most searched-for nationwide, the data also shows which states are most interested in each celeb – with Cillian Murphy crowned the most searched-for in a whopping 42 states.
Meanwhile, Jamie Dornan took the lead in Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Paul Mescal caught attention in New York and Colorado, while Evanna Lynch was favored in Wisconsin and Wyoming.