Henry McCullough played guitar in Paul McCartney’s band Wings. McCullough played with the Grease Band with Joe Cocker at Woodstock - reputedly the only Irishman to appear at the iconic festival - and worked at various times with Marianne Faithfull and Donovan, and he also appeared on the original cast recording of Jesus Christ Superstar. McCullough also plated on the single of Live and Let Die - the theme tune to the James Bond film of the same name. During his time with Wings, McCullough was one of the people whose voices are heard answering questions at the end of Pink Floyd’s song Money from the album The Dark Side of the Moon.placeholder image
Henry McCullough played guitar in Paul McCartney’s band Wings. McCullough played with the Grease Band with Joe Cocker at Woodstock - reputedly the only Irishman to appear at the iconic festival - and worked at various times with Marianne Faithfull and Donovan, and he also appeared on the original cast recording of Jesus Christ Superstar. McCullough also plated on the single of Live and Let Die - the theme tune to the James Bond film of the same name. During his time with Wings, McCullough was one of the people whose voices are heard answering questions at the end of Pink Floyd’s song Money from the album The Dark Side of the Moon.

25 famous people with Causeway Coast and Glens connections

By Una Culkin
Published 13th Jan 2023, 13:46 GMT
Updated 13th Jan 2023, 16:22 GMT

The Causeway Coast and Glens area is renowned all over the world for its beauty.

And some of our famous sons and daughters are also renowned far beyond the north coast – whether it’s in the world of sport, entertainment or music.

Here’s 25 famous people from the Causeway Coast and Glens area. Who else would you include?

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Ballymoney's Johann Muldoon is a multi-award winning, globally recognised architect and businesswoman. She is Managing Director of Manor Architects and is an RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect and is the youngest and first female recipient of an MBE for services to Business & Architecture in Northern Ireland. She is also the winner of the WICE title 'Business Woman Architect in Europe' and Woman of the World Awards' 'Maverick'.

21. Johann Muldoon

Ballymoney's Johann Muldoon is a multi-award winning, globally recognised architect and businesswoman. She is Managing Director of Manor Architects and is an RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect and is the youngest and first female recipient of an MBE for services to Business & Architecture in Northern Ireland. She is also the winner of the WICE title 'Business Woman Architect in Europe' and Woman of the World Awards' 'Maverick'. Photo: s

Ballybogey's Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. “In Christ Alone” (penned by Keith and long-time writing partner, Stuart Townend) holds the No1 position of most-frequently-sung in UK churches for the past nine consecutive years. It was voted the No2 best-loved hymn of all time in the UK according to a BBC Songs of Praise national survey and among the top 5 hymns of all time by the UK Hymns Society. The Gettys' songs have been performed or recorded by a diverse range of artists including Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Owl City, Lyle Lovett, Newsboys, Mercy Me, Natalie Grant, Passion/Kristian Stanfill, Heather Headley, Moya Brennan, and choirs from Anuna to Coventry Cathedral. They earned their first Grammy nomination recently where they will compete against country great Willie Nelson in the Best Roots Gospel Album category. They are nominated for their album Confessio - Irish American Roots, which was recorded in North Antrim as the Gettys spent time at home during the pandemic.

22. Keith and Kristyn Getty

Ballybogey's Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. “In Christ Alone” (penned by Keith and long-time writing partner, Stuart Townend) holds the No1 position of most-frequently-sung in UK churches for the past nine consecutive years. It was voted the No2 best-loved hymn of all time in the UK according to a BBC Songs of Praise national survey and among the top 5 hymns of all time by the UK Hymns Society. The Gettys' songs have been performed or recorded by a diverse range of artists including Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Owl City, Lyle Lovett, Newsboys, Mercy Me, Natalie Grant, Passion/Kristian Stanfill, Heather Headley, Moya Brennan, and choirs from Anuna to Coventry Cathedral. They earned their first Grammy nomination recently where they will compete against country great Willie Nelson in the Best Roots Gospel Album category. They are nominated for their album Confessio - Irish American Roots, which was recorded in North Antrim as the Gettys spent time at home during the pandemic. Photo: s

Portrush golfer Fred Daly was known and loved the world over for his ready wit and charm and for holding the distinction of being the first Irishman to win the Open in 1947 at the age of 36. Fred achieved much in his career despite the fact that the bulk of his prime coincided with the Second World War. His Open win aside, many would be proud to have his record over the next four years; second as the defending champion to Henry Cotton in 1948, tied for second in 1950, fourth in 1951 and third in 1952.

23. Fred Daly

Portrush golfer Fred Daly was known and loved the world over for his ready wit and charm and for holding the distinction of being the first Irishman to win the Open in 1947 at the age of 36. Fred achieved much in his career despite the fact that the bulk of his prime coincided with the Second World War. His Open win aside, many would be proud to have his record over the next four years; second as the defending champion to Henry Cotton in 1948, tied for second in 1950, fourth in 1951 and third in 1952. Photo: s

Coleraine rower Alan Campbell became Great Britain’s first Olympic medallist in the men’s single scull since 1928 when the Dorney Roar helped him win bronze at the London 2012 Games. He was the GB Rowing Team’s leading single sculler for ten years winning three World Championship medals during that time. Alan become the first sportsperson from Northern Ireland to compete at four Olympic Games when he raced at Rio 2016.

24. Alan Campbell

Coleraine rower Alan Campbell became Great Britain’s first Olympic medallist in the men’s single scull since 1928 when the Dorney Roar helped him win bronze at the London 2012 Games. He was the GB Rowing Team’s leading single sculler for ten years winning three World Championship medals during that time. Alan become the first sportsperson from Northern Ireland to compete at four Olympic Games when he raced at Rio 2016. Photo: s

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