Kevin Armstrong

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Kevin Armstrong was a renowned Gaelic footballer and hurler for Antrim following World War II. Nicknamed "Army", the Belfast man represented Ulster in both codes and captained his county to its last victory in the Ulster Championship in 1951.

Regarded as one of the best players never to win an All-Ireland medal, in 1984 Armstrong was named on the Gaelic Athletic Association centenary team of players in this category. He later received a lifetime achievement award from the GAA.

Armstrong's sons and daughters were prominent in the O'Donovan Rossa Club in Belfast.