🇮🇪 IRISH

Distribution & Social Position

• Most common in: East End, Southwark, Docks, Slums

• Present across working districts; rare in elite areas

• Concentrated in labour-heavy environments

• Viewed as outsiders within English-dominated structure

• Lower class Irish → most heavily discriminated against

• Working English often compete directly with Irish labour

• Elite English maintain distance; limited integration

• Upward mobility exists but remains restricted

• Even successful Irish often remain socially marked

Appearance (By Class & Attractiveness)

Working Class (Primary Irish Presence)

Male

• Average → shorter to average height, strong build, broad features

• Attractive → rugged, masculine, defined jaw, intense eyes

• Less attractive → rough skin, uneven features, heavy wear

Female

• Average → strong facial structure, less refined than English

• Attractive → striking features, expressive eyes, noticeable presence

• Less attractive → harsher features, early aging

Lower / Slums

Male

• Average → hardened, compact build, worn

• Attractive → intense, sharp presence

• Less attractive → visibly worn, damaged features

Female

• Average → survival-focused, strong features

• Attractive → very noticeable in contrast to environment

• Less attractive → heavily aged, worn

Middle / Rising (Less Common)

Male

• Average → cleaner, slightly refined but still distinct

• Attractive → strong features with improved grooming

• Less attractive → retains roughness despite status

Female

• Average → improved presentation, still expressive features

• Attractive → blends strength with refinement

• Less attractive → less softened features

Upper Class (Rare Irish Presence)

Male

• Average → refined but distinguishable from English elite

• Attractive → strong bone structure, composed presence

• Less attractive → still well-kept, less symmetry

Female

• Average → refined but slightly stronger features

• Attractive → striking, expressive, elegant

• Less attractive → still elevated by presentation

Age Progression

• Baby → darker hair more common, strong features even early

• Child →

  • working → energetic, rougher

  • slums → hardened early

  • rising → cleaner but still distinct

• Teen →

  • working → physically strong early

  • slums → aggressive or guarded

  • rising → learning restraint

• Adult →

  • strongest expression of identity and class

• Elder →

  • working → heavily worn

  • slums → visibly aged

  • rising/upper → more composed but still distinct

Voice & Behaviour

• Strong Irish accent across all classes

• More expressive than English

• Faster speech, more emotional range

• Upper → controlled but still warmer than English elite

• Middle → confident, expressive

• Working → direct, loud, reactive

• Slums → aggressive or defensive

• General → more open emotion, strong presence, less reserved

Class & Attractiveness Rule

• Irish attractiveness often appears more “raw” or expressive

• Attractive Irish individuals stand out more in lower districts

• Even high-status Irish may be viewed as socially beneath English elite

• Strength and presence valued over refinement in lower classes