24/08/2016
Grants Available To Change 'Offensive' Murals In Belfast
A total of £25,000 in grants has been made available for community groups who want to change murals which may been seen as "offensive" in Belfast.
Belfast City Council said the money will be for groups seeking to remove, replace or transform an existing mural that is perceived as aggressive in content.
This includes murals which contain paramilitary imagery, perceived threatening slogans, weaponry or organisation initials.
The initiative is part of the Council's support for the Northern Ireland Executive's 'Together: Building a United Community' (T:BUC) Strategy, published in May 2013.
(CD/MH)
Belfast City Council said the money will be for groups seeking to remove, replace or transform an existing mural that is perceived as aggressive in content.
This includes murals which contain paramilitary imagery, perceived threatening slogans, weaponry or organisation initials.
The initiative is part of the Council's support for the Northern Ireland Executive's 'Together: Building a United Community' (T:BUC) Strategy, published in May 2013.
(CD/MH)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 February 2014
Lo Calls To Remove Flags And Murals Along Giro Route
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo has called for the removal of election posters, flags and paramilitary murals along the route of the Giro d'Italia cycle race.
Lo Calls To Remove Flags And Murals Along Giro Route
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo has called for the removal of election posters, flags and paramilitary murals along the route of the Giro d'Italia cycle race.
08 November 2023
Six New Murals Installed On Great Victoria Street
Belfast City Council has announced that six new murals have been installed on Southern Great Victoria Street. As part of a transformation project, one of the murals is paying homage to Good Vibrations founder Terri Hooley.
Six New Murals Installed On Great Victoria Street
Belfast City Council has announced that six new murals have been installed on Southern Great Victoria Street. As part of a transformation project, one of the murals is paying homage to Good Vibrations founder Terri Hooley.
29 July 2015
Nine Murals To Be Removed In East Belfast
Nine paramilitary murals are being removed and redesigned in a major reimaging project in east Belfast. Charter NI secured £30,000 funding from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Community Cohesion budget to oversee the project in the Lord Street area.
Nine Murals To Be Removed In East Belfast
Nine paramilitary murals are being removed and redesigned in a major reimaging project in east Belfast. Charter NI secured £30,000 funding from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Community Cohesion budget to oversee the project in the Lord Street area.
19 February 2026
Belfast City Council Launches £250,000 'Belfast Stories' Grants Programme
Belfast City Council has announced the opening of the Belfast Stories Community Grants Programme, a new £250,000 initiative designed to empower local groups to explore and share the city's diverse cultural history. The programme aims to fund projects that highlight the memories, heritage, and creativity of Belfast's many communities.
Belfast City Council Launches £250,000 'Belfast Stories' Grants Programme
Belfast City Council has announced the opening of the Belfast Stories Community Grants Programme, a new £250,000 initiative designed to empower local groups to explore and share the city's diverse cultural history. The programme aims to fund projects that highlight the memories, heritage, and creativity of Belfast's many communities.
31 July 2017
Sectarian Graffiti Daubed On Murals In L'Derry
Sectarian graffiti has been daubed on murals in the Bonds Street and Duddy’s Court areas of L'Derry. The words 'IRA' and 'IRA GHOST' were scrawled over murals and house doors overnight sometime between 29 – 30 July. The murals commemorate the breaking of the 1689 Siege of Derry by the English army sailing down Lough Foyle.
Sectarian Graffiti Daubed On Murals In L'Derry
Sectarian graffiti has been daubed on murals in the Bonds Street and Duddy’s Court areas of L'Derry. The words 'IRA' and 'IRA GHOST' were scrawled over murals and house doors overnight sometime between 29 – 30 July. The murals commemorate the breaking of the 1689 Siege of Derry by the English army sailing down Lough Foyle.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.