Tony McCoy, Carl Frampton and Jimmy Nesbitt have all been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Racing legend McCoy has been awarded a knighthood in recognition of his services to horseracing.
Carl Frampton said he was “Happy and proud”
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton 'happy and proud' to land MBE in New Year Honours pic.twitter.com/64NL1Ms2AP
— PA Sport (@pasport) December 30, 2015
James Nesbitt has said his receiving an OBE will “give credence” to the cause of those left searching for loved ones following the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The Missing star was awarded the honour in the New Year’s list for services to Northern Ireland and to acting, after years of work helping families affected by the conflict. Originally from Coleraine, Co Londonderry, Mr Nesbitt is a patron of Wave Trauma Centre, which supports people bereaved, injured or traumatised during the years of violence.
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Actress Barbara Windsor joins the ranks of Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Helen Mirren in receiving a damehood, Luther actor Idris Elba is awarded an OBE for services to drama. Selma actor David Oyelowo, Blur frontman Damon Albarn and former Manchester United forward Denis Law are just a few of a number of people receiving honours on The New Year’s Honours list 2016.
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