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5 schools use the "Irishmen" mascot.
Most common states: California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (1)
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It looks like there might be some confusion, as the term "Irishmen" isn't specifically a mascot type for any schools, especially not in the context of USA elementary, middle, and high schools. However, if we're talking about a mascot that embodies the spirit of Ireland, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun is a great example. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leprechaun is one of the coolest and most iconic mascots out there. This little guy has been representing the University of Notre Dame since 1965 and is deeply rooted in Irish folklore. The Leprechaun is known for his green suit, Irish country hat, and trusty shillelagh, which is supposed to bring good luck to the team 🍀. A student is chosen each year to play this role, and they get to lead cheers and interact with the crowd, making the games a lot more energetic and fun. Before the Leprechaun, Notre Dame had Irish terrier dogs as mascots, but this little leprechaun has become an integral part of their school spirit ⭐. So, if you ever find yourself at a Notre Dame game, keep an eye out for this lively mascot
Hear how the Irishmen fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Irishmen banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Kai Sullivan
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Nebraska. With 1 schools per million residents, the Irishmen is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Garcia
Nebraska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Irishmen delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Brooks
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
5 schools in our database use the Irishmen mascot across 5 states.
The Irishmen shows up most in California (1), Colorado (1), and Florida (1). Ne also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Irishmen as a Person and Ethnic Group mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
Other programs adopt the Irishmen most often (3 schools). Elementary (1) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.