I could be mistaken, but that "irishman" was played by Tony Curran, a Scotsman.
in the 13th Warrior
http://www.geocities.com/darkdaze18/weath.jpg
in Beowolf
http://www.sacredskulls.co.uk/sacred...es/film014.jpg
and at the Dressed to Kilt fashion shows
http://www.dressedtokilt.com/img/2005_62.jpg
http://www.dressedtokilt.com/img/sean_28.jpg


http://www.tonycurranonline.com/images.php