1. Gareth Gilkeson (1980)

Drummer

Drummer who rose to fame as a member of the Northern Irish Christian folk group, Rend Collective. They are best known for their chart-topping album, As Family We Go, which...

2. Cyril Scott (1866)

Stage Actor

Remembered primarily for his New York stage career, this Northern Irish-born actor performed in over thirty Broadway productions, including Tomorrow's a Holiday (1935-36), Polly with a Past (1917-1918), The Lottery...

3. John Luke (1906)

Painter

Northern Irish artist whose early painting Carnival gained the attention of influential art critics. He was known for being meticulous and precise both in his art and in his appearance....

4. John Harold Hewitt (1907)

Poet

Northern Irish poet and political activist known for The Day of the Corncrake, Out of My Time, and other literary works. He worked for the Belfast Museum & Art Gallery...

5. Mischievite Games (1989)

YouTube Star

Popular content creator on YouTube who became well known for her Yandere Simulator videos. She has racked up more than 30,000 subscribers to her channel.

6. Sam Halliday (1989)

Guitarist

Guitarist and vocalist best known as a member of Irish rock band Two Door Cinema Club. The band's third studio album, Gameshow, was released in 2016. 

7. Kai Tsang (1996)

YouTube Star

Singer and guitarist whose YouTube channel, KaiTSANGASONG, gained popularity through his covers of popular songs like "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes and "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith. He has also...

8. Josef Locke (1917)

World Music Singer

A celebrity in his native United Kingdom during the mid twentieth century, the tenor Joseph McLaughlin, better known by the stage name Josef Locke, is particularly remembered for his wildly...

9. Kevin Baird (1989)

Bassist

Bassist and backup vocalist for the Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club. He and the band are known for releases like 2010's Tourist History, which received the Choice...

10. Nicole Grace (1996)

YouTube Star

Nicole Grace is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on March 2, 1996 in United Kingdom. Vlogger known for posting hair, makeup and fashion tips on her YouTube channel,...

11. Blu Hydrangea (1996)

Instagram Star

Instagram star from Northern Ireland who is best known for her lifestyle and fashion photos. She has competed in RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1.

12. Amy James-Kelly (1995)

Soap Opera Actress

Soap star who played the role of Maddie Heath in Coronation Street from December of 2013 until June of 2015. She then booked a part as Martha Quaintain in the...

13. Ronald Mason (1926)

Director

A well known BBC producer and director, Mason was a prominent member of the European Broadcasting Union and was the chief executive of BBC Radio Drama. He is perhaps most...

14. Mark Ryder (1989)

TV Actor

Most well known for his portrayal of Cesare Borgia in the historical television series Borgia (2011-2014), he is also recognized for his work in the films Albatross (2011) and Good...

15. Frank Carson (1926)

Comedian

Remembered for his work on such 1970s United Kingdom children's and comedy television programs as Today Is Saturday Watch And Smile (also known as Tiswas) and The Comedians, he also...

16. SOAK (1996)

Rock Singer

Born Bridie Monds-Watson and better known by her stage name SOAK, this Northern Irish alternative singer and songwriter released her debut album, Before We Forgot How To Dream, on iTunes...

17. Colin Bateman (1962)

Novelist

Notable for his Dan Starkey, Martin Murphy, and Mystery Man series of novels, he is also recognized for Reservoir Pups, Ice Quake, and other children's books. Also a screenwriter, he...

18. TheNewCallumb08 (2008)

YouTube Star

Gained fame for his appearances on his older brother TheNewAdamb99's YouTube channel. He would go on to create a YouTube channel dedicated to soccer content.

19. Stephen Boyd (1931)

Movie Actor

Stephen Boyd is a famous Movie Actor, who was born on July 4, 1931 in United Kingdom. Screen actor who most famously played the role of Messala in the 1959...

20. Bob Shaw (1931)

Novelist

Bob Shaw is a famous Novelist, who was born on December 31, 1931 in United Kingdom. Remembered for his Hugo Award-nominated science fiction works The Ragged Astronauts (a 1987 novel)...

21. James Greene (1931)

TV Actor

Notable for his recurring roles and guest appearances on numerous British television series, he is perhaps most well known for his work on The Moon Stallion, Mapp & Lucia, William...

22. Dave McElfatrick (1984)

Cartoonist

Writer known for his work on the Explosm network, primarily with Cyanide & Happiness. He also wrote Die Romantic-A Look At Aiden.

23. Anna Kennedy (2003)

TikTok Star

Lip-sync and dance video creator who has racked up more than 1.8 million total likes for the videos on her annaxkennedy TikTok account. 

24. Maurice Leitch (1933)

Novelist

Notable for his Guardian Fiction Prize-winning novel Poor Lazarus and for his Whitbred Prize-winning work Silver City, he is also known for his writing work for BBC Northern Ireland and...

25. Reeceo (2004)

YouTube Star

YouTuber and Twitch streamer also known as Azueo who has gone viral with his Grand Theft Auto V glitch/hack videos. He signed up for Twitch as Reeceo where he streamed Call of Duty and Fortnite....

26. Kian Jardine (2004)

TikTok Star

Content creator on TikTok notable for his lip-sync and story time-like videos. For the latter, he has started his videos by saying "right." 

27. Jordan O'Keefe (1994)

Pop Singer

Singer-songwriter who rose to national prominence by reaching the final on Britain's Got Talent.

28. Leon Tsang (1991)

Family Member

Older brother of singer, guitarist, YouTuber and YouNower Kai Tsang who is a social media personality himself with thousands of followers on both Twitter and Instagram.

29. Hugh Barr (1970)

Soccer Player

In the 1940s, '50s, '60s, and early '70s, this Northern Irish forward played for Cliftonville, Coleraine, Ballymena United, Ely City, Cambridge United, and several other soccer clubs. In the early...

30. Jake Munro (1991)

YouTube Star

YouTube gaming personality who is widely known for his Metal A** Gaming channel's content. He has gained popularity there for his gameplay highlight video series with his energetic and often...

31. WeeWeeWayne (1991)

YouTube Star

WeeWeeWayne is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on March 28, 1991 in United Kingdom. Known by his web alter egos of “WeeWeeWayne” and “WeeWeeGaming,” this popular online gamer...

32. Louise McDonnell (1991)

Makeup Artist

Makeup artist who built her LMD brand by opening two salons for hair and makeup. She is mostly known for her bridal makeup and her makeup transformations. She also shares...

33. PeachMilky (1991)

YouTube Star

Gyaru style-inspired cosplayer on YouTube named Sophie whose makeup tutorials have helped earn her more than 160,000 subscribers.

34. Craig Gilroy (1991)

Rugby Player

High-scoring wing joined Ulster in the Irish rugby Union in 2010 and began playing internationally for Ireland in 2012.

35. Lewis Mckee (2002)

TikTok Star

Featured member of the popular TikTok collaborative group The Council House who has helped the group reach 90,000 followers. He created a personal account called cashmoneykp_.

36. Gary Mitchell (1965)

Playwright

The author of acclaimed plays in the political thriller genre, this Northern Irish dramatist is particularly well known for In A Little World of Our Own (1997); As the Beast...

37. Jamie McNeight (2002)

TikTok Star

Dancing and flipping personality who has earned more than 210,000 fans for his self-titled TikTok account. He also posted comedy content and other videos on the app.

38. Jamie Hamilton (1991)

Motorcycle Racer

Jamie Hamilton is a famous Motorcycle Racer, who was born on March 24, 1991 in United Kingdom. Initially famous as the youngest British Supersport 600 championship competitor in history, this...

39. Zac McDonald (2002)

TikTok Star

TikTok star from Northern Ireland who is best known for his lifestyle, travel, and Ireland-based video clip content. He also has a popular Instagram feed with more lifestyle, friends, and...

40. Paige Nelson (2002)

TikTok Star

Variety content creator who is recognized for posting short form videos on her paigexnelsonn TikTok account. She has built a fanbase of more than 50,000 followers on the platform.

41. Willie John McBride (1940)

Rugby Player

Willie John McBride is a famous Rugby Player, who was born on June 6, 1940 in United Kingdom. Lock who played internationally for Ireland from 1962-1975, making 63 caps, 11...

42. E Neville Isdell (1970)

Business Executive

Irish businessman who served as the CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Coca-Cola Company from 2004 to 2008. During his time with Coca-Cola, he was responsible for the...

43. Ian Mitchell (1958)

Guitarist

Irish guitarist and former member of The Bay City Rollers, a popular Scottish band of the 1970s. His band's hit singles included "Bye, Bye Baby," "Summerlove Sensation," and "Give a...

44. Dylan Clawson (1993)

YouTube Star

Northern Irish gamer who founded the Conflicted Nerd family gaming group. Thus far, he has gained 330,000 subscribers for his Let's Plays, Let's Builds and well managed videos.  

45. Maureen Madill (1970)

Golfer

Notable during the 1980s and 1990s for her participation in several Ladies' European Tours, this Northern Irish-born golfer is also recognized for her work as both a golf coach and...

46. Dave Finlay (1958)

Wrestler

Irish professional wrestler known for being a six-time British Heavy Middleweight Championship. He also won the CWA World Middleweight Championship four times.

47. Jack Walsh (1993)

YouTube Star

Irish filmmaker who is widely known for his directorial and behind-the-scenes work for the GameGrumps YouTube channel. In 2016, he made his first appearance on-camera in the Stout Train web...

48. Pyropuncher (1993)

YouTube Star

Also known as Pyrao, Pyro, or Pyro_0, he is a YouTube star known for his Let's Play videos and being a commentator on the popular Mindcrack server. He plays Minecraft,...

49. Victor Sloan (1970)

Photographer

Award-winning photographer and multimedia artist known for his manipulation of negatives and photo prints. "Drumming," "The Walk, the Platform and the Field," and "The Birches," were all part of his...

50. Stephen Mitchell (1993)

Bassist

Bass guitarist who became known as a member of the Northern Ireland Christian folk band, Rend Collective. They are best known for their chart-topping album, As Family We Go, which...