Sligo, Connaught
1. Mark Feehily (1980)
Irish Singer
Lead singer of the popular boy band Westlife. He performed such songs as "Imaginary Divas" and "Talk Me Down."
2. Kian Egan (1980)
Irish Singer
Original member of the boy band Westlife and the group IOYOU. He also pursued a solo career and went on to win the 13th series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here in...
3. Shane Filan (1979)
Irish Singer
Irish pop singer best known as a member of the boy band Westlife, a group that has sold more than fifty million records. Also a solo artist, he released his...
4. Pauline McLynn (1962)
Irish Actor
Irish actress who became known to UK audiences for her roles in Channel 4's Father and Shameless.
5. Neil Jordan (1950)
Filmmaker Fiction Writer
Filmmaker and novelist who won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for The Crying Game.
6. Robert McKim (politician) (Unknow)
Canadian Politician
Robert McKim was an Ontario Canada farmer and political figure. He represented Wellington North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1872 and Wellington...
7. Ray MacSharry (1938)
Irish Politician
Raymond Ray MacSharry is a former Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served in a range of cabinet positions most notably as Tánaiste Minister for Finance and European Commissioner.
8. Benjamin Allen (politician) (Unknow)
Canadian Politician
Benjamin Allen was a Canadian politician and retail merchant. Born in Sligo Ireland the son of William Allen who was of English descent Allen first came to Canada in 1850....
9. Marian Harkin (1953)
Irish Politician
Marian Harkin is an Irish politician and an ALDE Member of the European Parliament for the North-West constituency. Harkin was born in Ballintogher County Sligo in 1953. She is a...
10. Tony McLoughlin (1949)
Irish Politician
Tony McLoughlin is an Irish Fine Gael politician. He was elected as a Teachta Dála for the Sligo–North Leitrim constituency at the 2011 general election. He was elected to Sligo...
11. Frank O'Rourke (1969)
American Writer
O'Rourke was an American writer known for western and mystery novels and sports fiction. O'Rourke ultimately wrote more than 60 novels and numerous magazine articles. Born in Denver Colorado he...
12. Thomas Francis Gilroy (1840)
Mayor Of New York City
Thomas Francis Gilroy born in Ireland was the 89th mayor of New York City from 1893 to 1894 and Commissioner of Public Works from 1889 to 1893. He was also...
13. Mark Rossiter (1983)
Association Football Player
Mark Rossiter is an Irish footballer who plays for Dundalk in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
14. Ciarán Martyn (1980)
Irish Footballer
Ciarán Martyn is a midfielder for Glenavon of the IFA Premiership.
15. Charles Anderson Read (Unknow)
Irish Writer
Charles Anderson Read was an Irish journalist novelist and anthologist.
16. Peter Durcan (1986)
Irish Rugby Union Player
Peter Durcan is an Irish rugby union player whose position is usually Flyhalf although he has played at Centre/ Fullback and on the Wing. Originally from Ballina in County Mayo...
17. Michael McNamara (politician) (1974)
Irish Labour Party Politician
Michael McNamara is an Irish Labour Party politician. He was elected as a Teachta Dála for the Clare constituency at the 2011 general election. He was appointed to the Oireachtas...
18. Tabby Callaghan (1981)
Irish Singer
Trevor John Tabby O'Callaghan is an Irish musician. He finished third on the first series of The X Factor in 2004.
19. Alan Cawley (1982)
Irish Footballer
Alan Cawley is a retired footballer. Before signing for Leeds United Alan attended Summerhill College in Sligo. Alan began his career at Leeds United and had a spell at Sheffield...
