Oh Statue, Why art Thou? - Alec the Goose

"Alec the Goose" 

Cromac Road, Belfast, behind St.Georges Market 

Alec the Goose was a popular sight at St. Georges Market. During his short life in the 1920s, he was a regular of the Market, belonging to a local poultry vendor. Apparently he even walked the schoolchildren to school! Could you imagine?! 

Unfortunately, in 1926 Alec was hit by a truck in the area. 

Now there's a lovely statue to remember him by... cute eh? 

O Statue, Why art Thou? - 'Sheep on the Road'

'Sheep on a the Road'

Open plaza in front of Waterfront Hall, Belfast

Reflects history of the Lanyon Place site, previously the largest sheep and cattle site in Belfast

Artist: Deborah Brown 

The artist was inspired by childhood visits to and the landscape of Cushendun. She carefully observed the people and animals of the countryside. 

O Statue, Why Art Thou? - 'Barrel Man'

'Barrel Man' 

Cafe Terrace of Waterfront Hall, Belfast 

This statue was commissioned by Bass Ireland in 1997. 

The statue celebrates 100 years of brewing beer in Ireland