Sir Terry Wogan has been named the coolest Irish celebrity in a survey poll to mark St Patrick's Day.

The legendary Irish radio and TV broadcaster, who has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career, bagged the most number of nods with 22 per cent votes in his favour.

Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan, 56, trailed the 72-year-old to the second spot with 17 per cent votes, the Daily Star reported.

Wrapping up the top four were in the YouGov poll were actor Colin Farrell, 33, (13 per cent) and One Show star Christine Bleakley, 31, (6 per cent). (ANI)