His colouring is very Irish, yes. Most of my family would have complexions/eye colours/hair colours very similar to his. Unfortunately, his is a hot that is rarely equalled in his ancestral country. *sad face*

But everyone claims Joe is so Irish. And I do think "British" men have got a certain something.

Also, er. I hate to be wanky about this, but it's my pet peeve. If you're Irish, then you're not British. British refers to those who live in the UK only. We've had a couple of wars and rebellions to help establish that. *g*