Eikon Exhibition Centre

The Eikon Exhibition Centre in an events venue at Balmoral Park, Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The name comes from the Greek word "eikon" (English: image).[2]

Eikon Exhibition Centre
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the centre in March 2018
LocationLisburn, Northern Ireland
Coordinates54.4876°N 6.1065°W / 54.4876; -6.1065
OpenedSeptember 2015
Expanded2018
Enclosed space
  Exhibit hall floor10,600 m2 (114,000 sq ft)[1]
Parking4,000 spaces[1]
Website
www.eikonexhibitioncentre.com

History

The centre, which was developed by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, opened in September 2015.[3] It was significantly expanded with the completion of the Dr E F Logan Hall[lower-alpha 1] in spring 2018.[5]

As of April 2020, the centre is being considered as a location for one of the NHS COVID-19 critical care hospitals.[6]

Notes

  1. Named in memory of Dr Ernest Fergus Logan OBE, a former veterinary surgeon[4]

References

  1. "Eikon Exhibition Centre". Meet in Ireland. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. "Eikon". New Testament Greek Lexicon. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. "Eikon exhibition centre at Balmoral Park due to open". Belfast Telegraph. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. "New Years list NI: 80 honoured by Queen". BBC. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  5. "Huge expansion almost complete at Eikon Exhibition Centre". 24 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  6. Martin, Rachel (2020-04-01). "Balmoral Park under consideration to become NI field hospital". Agriland.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
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