There has been a call to restore an historic South Belfast bandstand that continues to fall into a state of disrepair. SDLP South Belfast councillors Gary McKeown and Séamas de Faoite are calling for action to be taken on the Ormeau Park bandstand in the hopes that it can be restored to its former glory.
The listed bandstand was created over 100 years ago in the park and is one of its prominent features, however the councillors say that it looks like it has been forgotten about, with paint peeling from its metal frame and sections of its wooden roof missing.
Cllr Gary McKeown said: “The bandstand in Ormeau Park has been a focal point not just for this area, but for the whole of the city for generations. The park first opened to the public 150 years ago, and the bandstand was built around 1900, but despite being a listed monument, it has been neglected over the years, so it needs restored as a matter of priority to bring it back to its former glory.
