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02/07/2015
Council To Donate Street Sign To Van Morrison
Belfast City Council is to donate the original 'Hyndford Street' sign to Van Morrison for his 70th birthday.
Belfast-born Morrison received a knighthood in the Queen's birthday honours list last month.
The Council agreed to donate the street sign following a request from east Belfast MLA Sammy Douglas.
The sign will form part of a special art piece by local artist Ross Wilson, to be presented to the Belfast crooner who will turn 70 on 31 August.
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Arder Carson, said: "It's our pleasure to make this donation in honour of one the city's most famous and successful sons. Van is a household name, not just here in Belfast, but across the world. It's a special year for Van and I know his fans will be looking forward to joining in the birthday celebrations."
(CD/JP)
Belfast-born Morrison received a knighthood in the Queen's birthday honours list last month.
The Council agreed to donate the street sign following a request from east Belfast MLA Sammy Douglas.
The sign will form part of a special art piece by local artist Ross Wilson, to be presented to the Belfast crooner who will turn 70 on 31 August.
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Arder Carson, said: "It's our pleasure to make this donation in honour of one the city's most famous and successful sons. Van is a household name, not just here in Belfast, but across the world. It's a special year for Van and I know his fans will be looking forward to joining in the birthday celebrations."
(CD/JP)
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