Here’s 20 well known people who were born in the Maiden City or connected to us somehow. All roads lead back to Derry!
9. D:Ream’s Peter Cunnah.
D:Ream’s Peter Cunnah struts his stuff in front of a packed house in the Rialto in February,1994. Cunnah was born in Derry in August 1966 and was the lead singer in 1990s pop-dance duo D:Ream. At one stage, he was supporting Take That on tour with a live band, which included keyboard player Brian Cox, now best known as a renowned physicist and television presenter. Photo: Derry Journal Archive
10. The Divine Comedy front-man, Neil Hannon.
The Divine Comedy front-man, Neil Hannon was born in Derry where his father, Brian Hannon was a Church of Ireland minister in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe and later Bishop of Clogher. Hannon wrote the theme tunes for the television sitcoms Father Ted and The IT Crowd. Photo: none
11. Dana
The original Derry Girl: Dana Rosemary Scallon is an Irish singer and former politician who served as Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004. While still a schoolgirl in Thornhill College, she won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with "All Kinds of Everything". It became a worldwide million-seller and launched her music career. Photo: none
12. Phil Coutler.
Phil Coutler is a musician, songwriter and record producer. He has won many awards and accolades throughout his career. He is pictured during the live performance of his iconic hit ‘The Town I Loved So Well’ in Ebrington Square in 2022. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2240GS – 16 Photo: George Sweeney