1. James McHenry (1753)

Politician

Remembered for his political and medical careers, this Irish-born surgeon tended to American troops during the Revolutionary War and went on to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates.

2. Nigel Worthington (1961)

Footballer; Football Manager

Former soccer midfielder and defender who then became a successful manager; made his managerial debut in 1997 for Blackpool, and managed Norwich City from 2000 to 2006.

3. Liam Neeson (1952)

Actor

Star of Schindler's List, The Grey, and Taken whom Queen Elizabeth II appointed as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He also played Qui-Gon Jinn in the 1999 sci-fi film Star Wars:...

4. Jonathan Rea (1987)

British Motorcycle Racer

Professional motorcycle racer who won the Superbike World Championship in both 2015 and 2016. In 2016, he was voted Irish Motorcyclist of the Year and he amassed over 430,000 followers on his jonathan_rea Instagram...

5. James Nesbitt (1965)

Actor

Award-winning actor best known for his work in Cold Feet and for starring as the title character, Tommy Murphy, in Murphy's Law.

6. Michael McKillop (1990)

Irish Paralympic Athlete

Paralympic middle distance runner from Northern Ireland who won gold medals in the T37 classification at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games. He set a world record in the 800...

7. Nat Harper (1865)

Australian Politician

Nathaniel White Harper was an Australian politician and businessman. He was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1910 until 1914 representing the seats of Beverley and Pingelly....

8. George Boyle Hanna (1877)

Northern Irish Barrister Unionis

George Boyle Hanna was a Northern Irish barrister unionist politician and county court judge. Born in Ballymena County Antrim and educated at Gracehill Academy Ballymena Academy and Trinity College Dublin...

9. Robert Coulter (1929)

British Politician

Rev Dr Robert Coulter MLA is a Unionist politician from Northern Ireland. Between 1998 and 2011 he served as an Ulster Unionist Party MLA for North Antrim. Coulter was born...

10. James McHenry (novelist) (1785)

American Writer

James McHenry was an American writer physician and diplomat.

11. Adrian McCoubrey (1980)

Irish Cricketer

Adrian George Agustus Matthew McCoubrey is an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler he has played 43 times for the Ireland cricket team since August 1999 including...

12. Eamonn Loughran (1970)

British Boxer

Eamonn Loughran born in Ballymena Northern Ireland is a former professional boxer who fought in the light welterweight divisions.

13. Rose Maud Young (1866)

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14. Josh Carson (1993)

Footballer

Joshua Glyn Josh Carson is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays for York City as a midfielder or a winger.

15. Ethna Carbery (1866)

Irish Writer

Ethna Carbery was an Irish journalist writer and poet. She is best known for the ballad Roddy McCorley and the Song of Ciabhán; the latter was set to music by...

16. Emma Higgins (1986)

Irish Footballer

Emma Mary Higgins is an association football goalkeeper from Northern Ireland currently playing for Doncaster Rovers Belles in the FA WSL. Since her first appearance in 2004 Higgins has accrued...

17. Lucy Evangelista (1986)

Northern Irish Model

Lucy Avril Evangelista is a former Miss Northern Ireland winner and Miss World entrant. Evangelista was educated at Ballymena Academy. She won Miss Northern Ireland 2005 and was placed in...

18. Clodagh Rodgers (1947)

Northern Irish Singer And Actres

Clodagh Rodgers is a singer and actress from Northern Ireland best known for her hit singles including Come Back and Shake Me and Jack in the Box.

19. Neil Masters (1972)

Northern Irish Footballer

Neil Masters is a Northern Irish football coach and former player. Masters a defender during his active career played English league football for Bournemouth Wolverhampton and Gillingham. He joined Norwegian...