10/09/2026
Portrait Of Former Lord Mayor Unveiled At Belfast City Hall
The official portrait of former Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has been unveiled at Belfast City Hall.
Commissioned as part of Belfast City Council's commitment to celebrating the city's creative talent, the new piece by artist Mel Carroll will be displayed inside the building alongside portraits of other previous Lord Mayors.
The unveiling continues a long-standing civic tradition that gives each First Citizen the opportunity to collaborate with a local artist to mark their term in office, underlining support for Belfast's vibrant arts and culture sector.
The mayoral portrait collection is viewed by thousands of visitors on daily tours of City Hall and includes works by renowned artists such as Colin Davidson, Robert Ballagh and Nicola Russell.
Councillor Murray became Belfast's First Citizen in June 2024.
Commissioned as part of Belfast City Council's commitment to celebrating the city's creative talent, the new piece by artist Mel Carroll will be displayed inside the building alongside portraits of other previous Lord Mayors.
The mayoral portrait collection is viewed by thousands of visitors on daily tours of City Hall and includes works by renowned artists such as Colin Davidson, Robert Ballagh and Nicola Russell.
Councillor Murray became Belfast's First Citizen in June 2024.
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