We're pretty deadly as a nation and a people, so it's no surprise that we don't all stay on home turf for very long. And once we land on the other side of whatever pond we cross, we tend to make an impact. So we thought we'd take a look at our top ten ambassadors who've done (mostly) nothing but good for the 'aul green, white and orange.

Liam Neeson

Who else has a quote that became a worldwide meme?

Colin Farrell

He's rough and ready and a global superstar, but he gets what being Irish is all about, and in all the best ways.

Saoirse Ronan

 Young, talented and gorgeous? Now that's a flag we like to see flying around the world.

Graham Norton

 We could mention all the Father Ted moments that we love, but it's the fact that he's become the chat show to watch both in the UK and internationally that puts him on our list. 

Chris O'Dowd

 He took Bridesmaids and made Irish a whole new level of attractive and funny. Well done Chris.

For the rest of our Top 10 Ambassadors and all the rest of your St. Patrick's Day info,  head here.