NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of Northern Ireland people

List of Northern Ireland people is a list of notable people from Northern Ireland. Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto) (French for God and my right)2 Northern Irelands location within the UK Main language English Other recognised languages Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Hain MP Area - Total Ranked...

Some people born in Northern Ireland, also regard themselves as Irish, see List of Irish people. Ulster (Irish: CÃºige Uladh, IPA: ) forms one of the four provinces of Ireland. ... Ulster-Scots is a term mainly used in Ireland and Britain (Scotch-Irish or Scots-Irishis commonly used in North America) primarily to refer to Presbyterian Scots, or their descendents, who migrated from the Scottish Lowlands to Ulster (the northern province of Ireland), largely across the 17th century. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... It has been suggested that List of Irish-Americans be merged into this article or section. ...

Art

Architecture

Actors

Stephen Boyd Stephen Boyd (born William Millar, July 4, 1931 â€“ June 2, 1977) - was an Irish actor, born in Glengormley in Northern Ireland, who starred in over fifty films. ... Glengormley is a town located in the borough of Newtownabbey, bordering the north-western edge of Belfast in Northern Ireland. ... Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Charles Branagh (born December 10, 1960) is a versatile Emmy Award-winning Irish born British actor and film director. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Parkinson, Burton and Grant in 2001 Amanda Burton (born October 10, 1956 in Balloughry, County Derry, Northern Ireland) is an actress best known for her role as forensic pathologist Doctor (later Professor) Sam Ryan in the BBC crime drama series Silent Witness (from 1996). ... James Doohan as Scotty on Star Trek James Montgomery Doohan (March 3, 1920 â€“ July 20, 2005) was an Irish-Canadian character and voice actor best known for his portrayal of Scotty in the television and movie series Star Trek. ... Bangor (in Irish Beannchor) is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. ... Bronagh Gallagher (born 1972) is a singer and actress from Derry City, Northern Ireland. ... Derry or Londonderry (in Irish , Doire Cholm Chille or Doire), often called the Maiden City, is a city in Northern Ireland. ... Harvey as Connor ONeill on Neighbours Patrick Harvey was born on 24th July, 1984 and is a Northern Irish actor, born in Melbourne, Australia. ... This article is about the soap opera Neighbours. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Susan Lynch (born on 5 June 1971 in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish actress. ... Newry (Irish: IÃºr Chinn TrÃ¡) is the fourth largest city in Northern Ireland, and ninth in all-Ireland. ... Liam Neeson Liam Neeson OBE (born June 7, 1952) is an Irish Oscar-nominated actor He was born William John Neeson and raised as Roman Catholic in the overwhelmingly Protestant and Unionist town of Ballymena in County Antrim. ... Ballymena (Irish: An Baile MeÃ¡nach, middle town) is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and the seat of Ballymena Borough Council. ... James Nesbitt (born January 15, 1965) also known as Jimmy Nesbitt is a Northern Irish actor from Coleraine best known in the United Kingdom for his role in the ITV drama series Cold Feet. ... Arms of Coleraine Coleraine (CÃºil Raithin in Irish) is a town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland at the mouth of the river Bann. ... Sam Neill Sam Neill OBE (born September 14, 1947) is a New Zealand film and television actor, and owner of the Two Paddocks winery in Central Otago. ... Omagh (Irish, An Ã“maigh) is the county town (and largest town) of County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, situated where the rivers Drumragh and Camowen meet to form the Strule. ... Stephen Rea Stephen Rea (born October 31, 1946) is an Irish actor with an extensive stage and film career, both in Ireland and abroad. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... U.S. John Wayne stamp from 2004 John Wayne (May 26, 1907 â€“ June 11, 1979), popularly known as The Duke, was an American film actor whose career began in silent movies in the 1920s. ... Ulster-Scots is a term mainly used in Ireland and Britain (Scotch-Irish or Scots-Irishis commonly used in North America) primarily to refer to Presbyterian Scots, or their descendents, who migrated from the Scottish Lowlands to Ulster (the northern province of Ireland), largely across the 17th century. ...

Inventors and Scientists

Thomas Andrews can refer to more than one person: Thomas Andrews, American politician from Maine Thomas Andrews, Irish chemist and physicist Thomas Andrews, ship designer who designed the RMS Titanic This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Comber (An Comar in Irish) is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland, lying on the Ards Peninsula. ... John Bell (left) and Martinus Veltman (right) discussing Physics at CERN John S. Bell (June 28, 1928 â€“ October 1, 1990) was a physicist who became well known as the originator of Bells Theorem, regarded by some in the quantum physics community as one of the most important theorems of... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... S. Jocelyn Bell Burnell (born Susan Jocelyn Bell, 15 July 1943), British astrophysicist and Quaker who discovered the first radio pulsars with her thesis advisor Antony Hewish. ... Spiral Galaxy ESO 269-57 Astrophysics is the tree of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties (luminosity, density, temperature and chemical composition) of astronomical objects such as stars, galaxies, and the interstellar medium, as well as their interactions. ... This view, taken with infrared light, is a false-color image of a quasar-starburst tandem with the most luminous starburst ever seen in such a combination. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Bangor (in Irish Beannchor) is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. ... John Boyd Dunlop (February 5, 1840 - October 23, 1921) was a Scottish inventor who founded the rubber company that bears his name. ... For a wheel tyre, see the article under the US English spelling of the word, tire. ... Henry George (Harry) Ferguson (1884-1960) was born at Growell, near Dromore, County Down in Northern Ireland, and was the son of an Irish farmer. ... Mechanics refers to: a craft relating to machinery (from the Latin mechanicus, from the Greek mechanikos, meaning one skilled in machines), or a range of disciplines in science and engineering. ... There are a number of settlements called Dromore: In Northern Ireland: Dromore, Omagh Dromore, Banbridge This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Several people have the name James Martin: James Martin, former Premier of New South Wales James Martin, computer systems design author. ... US Air Force F/A-22 Raptor ejection seat test using a mannequin. ... Crossgar is a small village approx 15 miles south of Belfast in Northern Ireland. ... James Francis Frank Pantridge (October 3, 1916, Hillsborough – 26 December 2004) was a Northern Ireland physician and cardiologist who transformed emergency medicine and paramedic services with the invention of the portable defibrillator. ... An inventor is a person who creates new inventions, typically technical devices such as mechanical, electrical or software devices or methods. ... Bold text A semi-automatic external defibrillator (AED) A defibrillator is a medical device used in the defibrillation of the heart. ... Hillsborough (Cromghlinn in Irish) is a pretty and historical large Georgian village in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Belfast. ... There have been a number of people named William Thomson: William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, usually known as Lord Kelvin, was a 19th century British physicist. ... The kelvin (symbol: K) is the SI unit of temperature, and is one of the seven SI base units. ... Absolute zero is the lowest temperature that can be obtained in any macroscopic system. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ...

Literature

Clive Staples Lewis (November 29, 1898 â€“ November 22, 1963), commonly referred to as C. S. Lewis, was an Irish author and scholar mostly resident in England. ... An author is the person who creates a written work, such as a book, story, article or the like. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ...

Military

There are at least three notable people called Tim Collins: Tim Collins (financier) is an American businessman and financier Tim Collins (politician) is a British politician Tim Collins (soldier) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the British army in the 2003 Iraq war, and is notable for giving a famous speech... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... It has been suggested that SAS Troops be merged into this article or section. ... Newtownards (Baile Nua na hArda in Irish) is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. ...

Music

Derek Bell (October 21, 1935 - October 17, 2002) was an Irish harpist and composer. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Phil Coulter (born February 19, 1942) is a songwriter, performer and music producer from Derry, the second city of Northern Ireland. ... Dana Rosemary Scallon, formerly Dana (born August 30, 1951), is a successful former singer turned Irish politician. ... Derry or Londonderry (in Irish , Doire Cholm Chille or Doire), often called the Maiden City, is a city in Northern Ireland. ... James Galway Sir James Galway (born December 8, 1939) is an Northern Ireland-born flute player from Belfast, often called The Man With the Golden Flute. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Sir (Herbert) Hamilton Harty, conductor, composer and accompanist, was born December 4, 1879 in Hillsborough (Ireland). ... Hillsborough (Cromghlinn in Irish) is a pretty and historical large Georgian village in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Belfast. ... David Holmes may refer to: David Holmes, territorial and state governor of Mississippi, U.S. Representative and Senator. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Brian Irvine (born 1965) is a composer from Northern Ireland. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy (12 October 1966) is an Irish singer. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Tommy Makem (born 4 November 1932) is an internationally celebrated folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller from Ireland, most known as a member of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. ... Keady is a large village in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, south of Armagh city and very close to the border with the Republic of Ireland. ... Gary Moore (born April 4, 1952 as Robert William Gary Moore in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is acknowledged as one of the finest guitarists to have originated from the UK. In a career dating back to the 1960s he has played with bands including Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, Greg Lake and... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... George Ivan Van Morrison (born August 31, 1945) is a singer and songwriter from Belfast, Northern Ireland. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Dolly Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American country singer, songwriter, composer, author and actress. ... Snow Patrol is an indie rock band from Northern Ireland, currently on Polydor Records. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Stiff Little Fingers are a punk band, originally based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 1977. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Ian Wilson (born in Belfast in 1964) is a classical composer. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ...

Sport

George Best (22 May 1946 â€“ 25 November 2005) is widely acknowledged to have been one of the greatest football players of all time, remembered for his halcyon days with Manchester United F.C. He played for the Northern Ireland team, but their failure to reach the final rounds of the... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... William Laurence Bingham (born Belfast 5 August 1931) was a Northern Irish footballer and football manager. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... This article is about a computer game. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Robert Dennis Blanchflower, known as Danny Blanchflower (February 10, 1926 in Belfast - December 9, 1993) was a footballer, football manager, and journalist who captained Spurs during their double-winning season of 1961. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... This article is about a computer game. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Jackie Blanchflower, (March 7, 1933–September 2, 1968), was a Northern Irish football player. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Andrew Bree is a breaststroke Ireland. ... Adam Carroll is a race car driver born in Portadown, United Kingdom on the 26th of October 1982. ... GP2 Series, GP2 for short, is a form of motor racing introduced in 2005 following the dis-continuation of the long-term Formula One feeder sport, Formula 3000. ... Portadown (Port an DÃºnÃ¡in in Irish, meaning port of the fortress) is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. ... Malachy Martin Donaghy, (born 17 March 1957 in Belfast) was a Northern Irish football player. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Derek Dougan (Born Belfast, 20 January 1938) is a former professional footballer. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Iain Dowie, (born January 9, 1965 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England), is a former professional football player who is currently manager of Crystal Palace F.C. He was also a Northern Ireland international, winning 59 caps. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... This article is about a computer game. ... Joey Dunlop (* February 25, 1952; † July 2, 2000) is considered among the greatest motorcycle riders of all time. ... Start of a Motocross race Motorcycle Racing A Motor Cross Bike A Speedway Bike There are a variety of sports involving racing motorcycles. ... Ballymoney Borough Council is a Local Council in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. ... Kieth Gillespie (born February 18, 1975 in Larne, County Antrim) is a Northern Irish professional footballer, who currently plays for Sheffield United in the English Football League Championship. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Larne (Latharna in Irish which means the lands of Lathar who was an Irish prince) is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of approximately 31,000 people. ... Bryan Hamilton (born Belfast 21 December 1947) was a Northern Irish footballer and football manager. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... This article is about a computer game. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... David Healy (born August 5, 1979 in Downpatrick) is a professional footballer who holds the current record for goals scored for Northern Ireland with 19 to date in 45 appearances. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Downpatrick (DÃºn PhÃ¡draig in Irish, meaning Fort of Patrick) is a town in County Down in Northern Ireland with 10,316 inhabitants in the 2001 Census. ... Alexander Gordon Higgins (born March 18, 1949) is a world-famous snooker player. ... Snooker table Snooker is a billiards sport that is played on a large (12 Ã— 6) baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long cushions. ... David Humphreys MBE (born 10 September 1971 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an Irish rugby union footballer who plays fly-half. ... Image from a test-match between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks. ... Eddie Irvine, US Grand Prix, 2002 Influenced by his parents who are also involved in racing, Eddie Irvine (born 10 November 1965 in Bangor, Northern Ireland) began his racing career in 1983. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The current Ferrari logo Ferrari is an Italian manufacturer of high-end Formula One cars, race cars, Exotic cars and high-performance sports cars formed by Enzo Ferrari in 1929. ... Newtownards (Baile Nua na hArda in Irish) is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. ... Patrick Anthony Jennings OBE (born June 12, 1945 in Newry, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Irish football player. ... Newry (Irish: IÃºr Chinn TrÃ¡) is the fourth largest city in Northern Ireland, and ninth in all-Ireland. ... Neil Lennon (born June 25, 1971 in Lurgan, County Armagh) is a Northern Irish professional footballer, who currently plays for Celtic F.C. in the Scottish Premier League. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Lurgan (An Lorgain, meaning the long low ridge of land in Irish), is a town in County Armagh, Northern Ireland with a population of approximately 25,000. ... Steve Lomas (born January 18, 1974 in Hanover) is a professional Northern Irish football player. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Dave McAuley, born June 15, 1961 in Larne, Northern Ireland was a professional boxer. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Dominguez (left) vs. ... Larne (Latharna in Irish which means the lands of Lathar who was an Irish prince) is a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a population of approximately 31,000 people. ... Willie John McBride, MBE is an Irish rugby player. ... Image from a test-match between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks. ... Wayne McCullough (born July 1970, in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a professional boxer who currently fights in the Junior Featherweight category. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Dominguez (left) vs. ... Barry McGuigan (born February 28, 1961 in Clones, County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland), nicknamed The Clones Cyclone, was a professional boxer who became a world Featherweight champion. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Dominguez (left) vs. ... Clones (Irish:Cluain Eois) â€“ pronounced (IPA) â€“ is a small town in western County Monaghan, in the border area of Ireland. ... Clones (Irish:Cluain Eois) â€“ pronounced (IPA) â€“ is a small town in western County Monaghan, in the border area of Ireland. ... Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto) (French for God and my right)2 Northern Irelands location within the UK Main language English Other recognised languages Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Hain MP Area - Total Ranked... Sammy McIlroy (b. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... This article is about a computer game. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Jimmy Archibald McLarnin, (December 19, 1907-October 28, 2004), was a two-time welterweight boxing champion of the world. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Dominguez (left) vs. ... Hillsborough (Cromghlinn in Irish) is a pretty and historical large Georgian village in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Belfast. ... Martin ONeill is the name of several people, including: Martin ONeill the philosopher and fellow of St Johns College, Cambridge Martin ONeill the politician Martin ONeill the former Northern Ireland national football team player and former manager of Celtic and Leicester City This is a... This article is about a computer game. ... Kilrea is a village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. ... Dame Mary Peters, DBE (born 6 July 1939) is a former British pentathlete. ... Patrick James Rice (born March 17, 1949 in Belfast) is an Northern Ireland football player and coach. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Lawrie Sanchez (born October 22, 1959) is a Northern Ireland football player and coach. ... This article is about a computer game. ... Dennis Taylor (recte Denis) (born January 19, 1949) is a retired Irish snooker player. ... Coalisland (OileÃ¡n an Ghuail in Irish) is a town in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, with a population of 4,917 people (in 2001 Census). ... Maik Taylor is a Northern Irish Association Football (soccer) player, born 4 September 1971. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ... Norman Whiteside holding aloft the FA Cup in 1985 Norman Whiteside (born May 7, 1965) was a Northern Irish football player who represented his country in two World Cups. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Football is the name given to a number of different, but related, team sports. ...

TV Personalities & Presenters

Categories: Incomplete lists | Northern Ireland stubs | Northern Ireland-related lists | Lists of British people | Lists of Irish people | Northern Ireland people Zöe Salmon is a British television presenter, currently presenting on the childrens television show, Blue Peter. ... Blue Peter is a popular, long-running BBC television programme for children. ... Bangor (in Irish Beannchor) is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. ... Popular Northern Irish TV host. ... Dundrum is the name of several towns in Ireland: Dundrum in County Down, Northern Ireland Dundrum in Dublin city, Republic of Ireland Dundrum in County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Shauna Lowry (born 6 July 1970 is a television presenter from Belfast, Northern Ireland. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Colin Murray, from the Dundonald area of east Belfast, Northern Ireland is a BBC Radio 1 DJ and television presenter. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ... Frank Carson (born November 6, 1926) is an Irish comedian and actor. ... Belfast (BÃ©al Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. ...