Ed Sheeran Embraces Irish Heritage, Reflects on Cultural Identity in Louis Theroux Podcast

Cultural Identity Ed Sheeran, born in England, identifies culturally as Irish due to his father's Irish heritage and his upbringing immersed in Irish traditions. Cultural Identity Ed Sheeran, born in England, identifies culturally as Irish due to his father's Irish heritage and his upbringing immersed in Irish traditions.

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