Donegall Quay Explained

Donegall Quay is a public park and greenspace located in Belfast on the River Lagan upstream of the Lagan Weir.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} It was originally developed in the early 1800s on reclaimed land and became integral to shipping in Belfast Harbour.^[5] It is opposite of Queen's Quay.^[6]

The Big Fish statue is located on the quay, as is the sculpture Sammy the Seal.^{[7] [8]} Obel Tower is also adjacent to the quay.^[9]

Notes and References

1. https://discoverulsterscots.com/sites/default/files/documents/2021-08/Belfast%20Maritime%20Trail.pdf.pdf
2. Web site: River Lagan nidirect. 10 November 2015. www.nidirect.gov.uk.
3. http://www.irishlandscapeinstitute.com/awards/donegall-quay-belfast/ IRL
4. http://www.futurebelfast.com/property/donegall-quay/ FF
5. https://www.maritimebelfast.com/app/uploads/2022/06/Maritime-Belfast-Story-Plan.pdf
6. Web site: Donegall Quay, Belfast.
7. Web site: Donegal & The City Quays. Hardscape | Commercial Stone & Paving.
8. Web site: The story behind Belfast's Sammy the Seal sculptures at Donegall Quay. Shauna. Corr. 3 April 2021. Belfast Live.
9. Web site: The Quays Historical Marker. www.hmdb.org.