Here’s 18 familiar figures who hail from Newtownabbey borough or are connected to it.
13. Craig Cathcart
Craig Cathcart is a footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL Championship club Watford and the Northern Ireland national team. The Glengormley man made the move to Manchester United after spells in his youth at Carnmoney Colts and St Andrews Boys' Club. After three years at Old Trafford, Cathcart switched to Blackpool. He went on to make over 100 appearances during his time at Bloomfield Road before joining Watford in 2014. Since making his full international debut in 2010, Cathcart has scored twice and was a member of the squad at the European finals in France 2016. (Pic by Pacemaker). Photo: Pacemaker
14. Dean McCullough
Radio One presenter Dean McCullough attended Glengormley High School. Dean currently presents the afternoon show on the channel. He is pictured with fellow former pupil of Glengormley High, boxer Carl Frampton. Photograph Declan Roughan / Press Eye. Photo: Mandatory Credit PressEye
15. Willie John McBride
Willie John McBride is considered one of the greatest rugby players of all-time. The former Ireland and British Lions player captained the Lions to their first ever tour win in South Africa in 1974. McBride, who was awarded the CBE in the 2019 New Year Honours list for services to Rugby Union, has lived in Ballyclare for many years. Photo: con
16. Colin Geddis
Newtownabbey comedian Colin Geddis has performed in front of sold-out audiences, including at the SSE Arena. The former Ballyclare High pupil went viral online with his character 'Barry The Blender Henderson' and the hit podcast 'General Banter'. (Pic by Press Eye). Photo: Press Eye