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People

  • Rev. James Law, father of Canadian born Andrew Bonar Law, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, (1922–1923) was born here.
  • Actor James Nesbitt, although born in Broughshane and raised in neighbouring Coleraine, has many times described his fondness of and experiences in Portrush in his youth (The Friday Night Project). Nesbitt was instrumental in the decision to film an episode of Cold Feet around Portrush and the surrounding coastline.
  • Marie-Therese Emma Caraher-Gilbert, Mrs New Zealand 2006, lived in Portrush with her family from 1977 until 1990. Emma's family history in Portrush is long, dating back over 100 years.
  • Professional golfer Graeme McDowell, who was the first Irishman to win the US Open, was born in Portrush.
  • Singer-songwriter Roger Whittaker had his first professional gig in Portrush. Then, a graduate of the University of Wales, Bangor, he was just a rising star and thanks to a break in 'The Port' and a subsequent appearance on UTV, he got his big break.
  • Professional golfer Darren Clarke, winner of the 2011 The Open Championship, lives in Portrush.

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