We are currently unable to display this image due to copyright restrictions

How you can use this image

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

Tom Eakin was elected to Belfast City Council in 1997, representing the Alliance Party. Eakin was chair of Council's Good Relations and Working Group. He initiated an anti-litter drive to improve Belfast's appearance. He served on Council until 2014.

Eakin was chairperson of the Alliance Party from 2000 to 2002. During his time as councillor Eakin was vocal in his support for the removal of Belfast's 'peace walls'. He proposed a strategy for their removal at a council meeting in September 2011.

Belfast City Hall

Belfast

Title

Councillor Tom Eakin, The Right Honorable, The Lord Mayor of Belfast (2004–2005)

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 144 x W 115 cm (E)

Accession number

2007-029

Work type

Painting

Tags

Help improve Art UK. Tag artworks and verify existing tags by joining the Tagger community.

Normally on display at

Belfast City Hall

Donegal Place, Belfast, County Antrim BT1 5GS Northern Ireland

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue