The Sheep on the Road

The Sheep on the Road

La Sheep on the Road - William Murphy - cc

Visiter The Sheep on the Road.

The Sheep on the Road is a sculpture located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Built on the banks of the River Lagan, on Lanyon Place, it depicts six sheep and their shepherd. A sculpture that’s as astonishing as it is amusing, demonstrating the attachment of Northern Irish people to their history and culture!

Discover Sheep on the Road

A sculpture that pays tribute to Lanyon Place

La Sheep on the Road - William Murphy - cc

La Sheep on the Road – William Murphy – cc

No, you’re not dreaming: bronze sheep and a life-size shepherd occupy Lanyon Square in Belfast. A tribute above all, since this was the site of the old cattle market!

But that’s not all: this sculpture is also intended as a tribute to the cultural and social heritage of the whole of Ireland. It reminds the people of Belfast that livestock farming is still an important part of the Irish economy!

Created in 1991, the sculpture was signed by sculptor Deborah Brown. Access is, of course, free of charge, so we leave it to your imagination as to what photos you’d like to take!


The Sheep on the Road
Practical information

Adresse Adresse :
Lanion Place, Belfast, (County Antrim) - Northern Ireland

Coordonnées GPSGPS :
54.596300, -5.918700

Durée de la visite Tour duration :
10 minutes
TarifsRates :
  • free of charge
Horaires d'ouvertureOpening hours :
  • every day


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