Work by Zippy (web) for HTN2020 in Kent Street, Belfast.
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Keep ‘Er Lit
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Writing by PHATS (ig) for HTN 2020 in Kent Street, Belfast.
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Dogs On The Street
Mother Of God
Filming for season six of the BBC police drama Line Of Duty has been taking place in various Belfast locations over the last few weeks. Enniskillen native Adrian Dunbar plays Superintendent Ted Hastings, who likewise has a background in the north, and, although now working (somewhere!) in the English midlands occasionally uses various expressions from home such as “I didn’t float up the Lagan in a bubble” (meaning “I wasn’t born yesterday” or “I’m no fool”), “Now we’re sucking diesel” (“motoring along” or “doing well”), and today’s title (an expression of shock).
The mural is by Waterford artist Caoilfhionn Hanton (web | ig | Fb) in Kent Street for HTN 2020.
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Memento Mori
“Alas, poor Yorick.” As much as we try to ignore it, death haunts us always. This new piece by JMK (tw) for HTN 2020 will help passers-by on Kent Street keep the proper perspective.
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Chooser Of The Slain
In one of her guises as a crow or raven, the goddess of war Morrígan would fly over the battlefield, inspiring warriors to heroic deeds or sometimes picking out those who were to fall (including Cú Chulaınn). Work by Friz (ig) for HTN 2020 called ‘Got You In My Sights’.
A previous Morrígan by Friz for CNB/HTN 2014: The Phantom Queen
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Disruption
Dublin artist Aches (ig) was in town for HTN last week, working on a large wall in Kent Street car park, above the North Street bingo hall. The model is Stephen Considine from BipolarBear Wear (web) which sells gear to raise money for mental health charities.
Previously by Aches for HTN 2017: Headaches
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Stay Tuned
Mickey Mouse and the All-Seeing Eye. “We interrupt this broadcast with some fear [and] lies. Don’t touch that dial.” Work by Glen Molloy (Fb) for HTN 2020 in Kent Street.
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Uniting Our Community
“Uniting our community to support our community. Thank you NHS & essential workers”. The ‘Lower North Belfast Action Group’ was formed in April this year in response to the pandemic. Based on the “Groups/Areas” involved, ‘lower’ means the area along the lough up as far the White City and Loughview.
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Le Chéıle – Thegither
East Belfast GAA (tw | Fb) was set up at the end of May, with Linda Ervine as club president (video | Irish Times). The ladies football team recorded the club’s first win, on August 16th, with the hurlers winning on September 3rd, and the camógs on September 19th. The emblem (here shown in somewhat blurred stitching) includes a (black) Ulster hand flanked by shamrock and thistle, over Samson and Goliath (the Harland & Wolff cranes) and “together” as Gaeılge, in English, and in Ulstèr-Scots.
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