Northern Ireland Assembly - Speaker's Office - Paisley Portrait Unveiled in Parliament Buildings

The portrait of The Rt Hon The Lord Bannside of North Antrim MLA (formerly Rev Dr Ian Paisley), is unveiled at Parliament Buildings. Pictured are Lord Bannside and the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr William Hay MLA. The portrait was purchased to celebrate the former First Minister's time in office and will hang alongside portraits of other First and deputy First Ministers.

PAISLEY PORTRAIT UNVEILED IN PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

A portrait of The Rt Hon The Lord Bannside of North Antrim MLA (formerly Rev Dr Ian Paisley) is to hang in Parliament Buildings. The picture, which celebrates Lord Bannside’s time as First Minister, was unveiled today by the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr William Hay MLA.

Speaking before the portrait was unveiled in front of members of the Paisley family, political figures and well wishers, Speaker William Hay said, “I am honoured to be able to unveil this portrait, on behalf of the Assembly Commission and to pay tribute to one of Northern Ireland’s most familiar politicians.

“Lord Bannside has received many accolades for his efforts to secure the peace process in Northern Ireland. His time as First Minister was praised widely for showing that co-operation and goodwill could be achieved by those from differing political traditions.

“This portrait is a small sign of the respect and affection that the Northern Ireland Assembly has for Lord Bannside .”

Lord Bannside has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly since 1998. His historic term as First Minister, following the return of devolution in 2007, came to an end on 5 June 2008. Lord Bannside was painted by Irish artist David Nolan and the painting will hang on the First Floor of Parliament Parliament Buildings, alongside other portraits of First and deputy First Ministers.

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Notes to Editors:

The portrait will be unveiled in the Member’s Dining Room, Parliament Buildings at 6pm, 28 June 2010.

David Nolan was born in 1966 in Dublin and is well known for both portraiture and landscape paintings. He has been commissioned to paint US President Barack Obama. He was awarded the Icons of Ireland commission to paint portraits of iconic figures who have defined modern Ireland.

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Susie Brown
Head of Communications
Northern Ireland Assembly
Tel: 028 90521162
Mobile : 07776 198226
Email: Susie.Brown@niassembly.gov.uk

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28/06/2010	SO 15/09/10
PAISLEY PORTRAIT UNVEILED IN PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS A portrait of The Rt Hon The Lord Bannside of North Antrim MLA (formerly Rev Dr Ian Paisley) is to hang in Parliament Buildings. The picture, which celebrates Lord Bannside’s time as First Minister, was unveiled today by the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr William Hay MLA. Speaking before the portrait was unveiled in front of members of the Paisley family, political figures and well wishers, Speaker William Hay said, “I am honoured to be able to unveil this portrait, on behalf of the Assembly Commission and to pay tribute to one of Northern Ireland’s most familiar politicians. “Lord Bannside has received many accolades for his efforts to secure the peace process in Northern Ireland. His time as First Minister was praised widely for showing that co-operation and goodwill could be achieved by those from differing political traditions. “This portrait is a small sign of the respect and affection that the Northern Ireland Assembly has for Lord Bannside .” Lord Bannside has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly since 1998. His historic term as First Minister, following the return of devolution in 2007, came to an end on 5 June 2008. Lord Bannside was painted by Irish artist David Nolan and the painting will hang on the First Floor of Parliament Parliament Buildings, alongside other portraits of First and deputy First Ministers. ENDS Notes to Editors: The portrait will be unveiled in the Member’s Dining Room, Parliament Buildings at 6pm, 28 June 2010. David Nolan was born in 1966 in Dublin and is well known for both portraiture and landscape paintings. He has been commissioned to paint US President Barack Obama. He was awarded the Icons of Ireland commission to paint portraits of iconic figures who have defined modern Ireland. For media enquiries please contact: Susie Brown Head of Communications Northern Ireland Assembly Tel: 028 90521162 Mobile : 07776 198226 Email: Susie.Brown@niassembly.gov.uk

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PAISLEY PORTRAIT UNVEILED IN PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

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