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George Dempsey is an American former diplomat. He served in Madrid, Vienna, Geneva (in the United Nations), The Hague, Dublin, and Caracas before retiring. He wrote the book From the Embassy about his experiences.
During his tenure in Ireland, the Irish Phoenix magazine alleged he was a covert CIA agent. Dempsey took a court case against the magazine, which ended in their retraction of the allegation. [1]
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey, nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. He pioneered the live broadcast of sporting events in general, and boxing matches in particular.
Luis Ángel Firpo was an Argentine boxer. Born in Junín, Argentina, he was nicknamed The Wild Bull of the Pampas. He was the first Latin American in history to challenge for the world heavyweight title. His bout against Jess Willard set a world record for boxing attendance at the time. His 1923 heavyweight title fight against Jack Dempsey was named Ring Magazine Fight of the Year for 1923.
Noel Dempsey is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as Minister for Transport from 2007 to 2011, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources from 2004 to 2007, Minister for Education and Science from 2002 to 2004, Minister for the Environment and Local Government from 1997 to 2002, Minister of State at the Department of Finance from 1993 to 1994, Minister of State at the Department of Defence and Government Chief Whip from 1992 to 1994. He served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1987 to 2011.
Martin “Tank” Edward Dempsey, is an American retired military officer who served as the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from October 2011 to September 2015. He previously served as the 37th chief of Staff of the Army from April to September 2011. Before that, he served as Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, from December 2008 to April 2011, as Acting Commander, U.S. Central Command, from March to October 2008, as Deputy Commander, U.S. Central Command, from August 2007 to March 2008, and as Commanding General, Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq (MNSTC-I), from August 2005 to August 2007. Dempsey assumed his assignment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in October 2011, and stepped down from the Chairmanship in September 2015. He has served as a professor at Duke University and as chairman of USA Basketball.
Patrick Galen Dempsey is an American actor and racing driver. He is best known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. He is also known for his leading man romantic films roles, including in Enchanted (2007). Dempsey has received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, and was named as People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2023.
Clinton Drew Dempsey is an American former professional soccer player who is a sports analyst on the television program Soccer on CBS Sports. He played as a forward and midfielder for Premier League clubs Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur and in Major League Soccer for clubs New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders FC. Widely regarded as one of the greatest American players of all time, Dempsey is Fulham's top Premier League goal scorer (50), and is tied with Landon Donovan for the record of most international goals scored by an American player (57).
John Edward Kelly was an Irish-born American boxer, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, who was the first holder of the World Middleweight Championship (1884–1891). He was nicknamed "Nonpareil" because of his reputation of being unbeatable.
John Clarence Cudahy ; December 10, 1887 – September 6, 1943) was an American real estate developer and diplomat. In the years leading up to World War II, Cudahy served as United States ambassador to Poland and Belgium, and as United States minister to Luxembourg and the Irish Free State.
Ian Dempsey is an Irish presenter of television and breakfast radio. He is the long-running presenter of the breakfast show on Today FM, self-titled The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, which runs from 6-9 am each weekday. He has won several major awards for his programmes and was the Republic of Ireland's tenth most-listened-to broadcaster in 2007.
Stephen Hayes was a member and leader of the Irish Republican Army from April 1939 to June 1941.
Damien Dempsey is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk contemporary lyrics that deliver social and political commentaries on Irish society. Damien sings in his native, working-class accent in the English language, and to a lesser extent in the Irish language.
Girvan Dempsey is an Irish former rugby union footballer who played at full back for Leinster and Ireland.
Magill was an Irish politics and current affairs magazine founded by Vincent Browne and others in 1977. Magill specialised in investigative articles and colourful reportage by journalists such as Eamonn McCann and Gene Kerrigan. It was relaunched in 2004 after an earlier closure before closing again in 2009.
John Dempsey was an English professional footballer who played as a centre back. He played for Fulham and Chelsea in the 1960s and 1970s before moving to the United States to join Philadelphia Fury. He ended his career after a stint in Ireland with Dundalk. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland national team at international level.
Gary William Dempsey is a retired Irish footballer.
Candace Dempsey is an American author, journalist and travel writer. She has written for several magazines in the United States, and is the author of Murder in Italy (2010), a study of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher and the trials of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito.
Liam McGing is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Sydney United 58 in the National Premier Leagues NSW.
Paul Dempsey is an Irish Roman Catholic prelate who has served as auxiliary bishop of Dublin and titular bishop of Sita since 2024.
Georgina Dempsey is an Irish cricketer who plays for Typhoons and Ireland. In May 2021, Dempsey was named in Ireland's squad to face Scotland, for a four-match Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) series in Belfast. She made her WT20I debut on 27 May 2021, for Ireland against Scotland. In August 2021, while playing for Phoenix Cricket Club, she scored 139 not out from 68 deliveries, the highest individual score in Ireland Women's Senior T20 cricket.
Luke Dempsey is a Gaelic football manager. His managerial career began in 1994. He has managed three county teams: Westmeath, Longford and Carlow, as well as several clubs in Kildare, Westmeath and Meath.
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