From the well known golden girl of Lisburn Mary Peters, to Derry Girls actor Ian McElhinney, from musicals star Connie Fisher and playwright Sam Cree to inventors like Frank Pantridge and Harry Ferguson, there are many people for the city to be proud of.
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9. Famous faces with a connection to Lisburn
Born in South Carolina, jazz singer Dana Masters settled in Lisburn and established Lagan Valley Vineyard Church with her husband Andrew. The singer has performed with acclaimed musicians including Linley Hamilton and Van Morrison Photo: NIW
10. Famous faces with a connection to Lisburn
Singer songwriter Duke Special (Peter Wilson) was born in Lisburn in 1971. His albums include Adventures in Gramophone, and Songs from the Deep Forest, which was nominated for the 2007 Choice Music Prize. Photo: NIW
11. Famous faces with a connection to Lisburn
Michelin Star chef Michael Deane was born in Lisburn in 1961. His Belfast restaurant Deanes held a Michelin Star for 13 years, making it the longest running and only Michelin Star holder in Northern Ireland however lost this accolade in 2011, because of a 4-month closure due to frost damage and severe flooding, He now owns Deanes Meatlocker, Deanes Love Fish and Deanes Eipic, as well as Deanes Deli on Bedford Street, Deanes at Queens in the Queens University area and Deane and Decano on the Lisburn Road Photo: NIW
12. Famous faces with a connection to Lisburn
Sam McBratney, who grew up in Lisburn, is best known as the author of the best-selling children's book Guess How Much I Love You, which has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, and been translated into 53 languages. There are plans to develop a Sam McBratney trail in Lisburn in honour of the author who passed away in 2020 Photo: NIW