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Eikon Exhibition Centre

The Eikon Exhibition Centre is an events venue at Balmoral Park, Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The name comes from the Greek word "eikon" (English: image).[1]

Eikon Exhibition Centre
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the centre in March 2018
Map
Interactive map of Eikon Exhibition Centre
LocationLisburn, Northern Ireland
Coordinates54°29′15″N 6°06′23″W / 54.4876°N 6.1065°W / 54.4876; -6.1065
Construction
OpenedSeptember 2015
Expanded2018
Website
www.eikonexhibitioncentre.com

History

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The centre, which was developed by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, opened in September 2015.[2] It was significantly expanded with the completion of the Dr E.F. Logan Hall[a] in spring 2018.[4]

Facilities

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The Eikon Exhibition Centre is Northern Ireland's largest events campus, set on a 65-acre site and with over 10,000 square metres of indoor, flexible event space.[5]

Notes

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  1. ↑ Named in memory of Dr Ernest Fergus Logan, OBE, a former veterinary surgeon[3]

References

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  1. ↑ "Eikon". New Testament Greek Lexicon. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  2. ↑ "Eikon exhibition centre at Balmoral Park due to open". Belfast Telegraph. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "New Years list NI: 80 honoured by Queen". BBC. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "Huge expansion almost complete at Eikon Exhibition Centre". 24 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  5. ↑ "Eikon Exhibition Centre". Meet Belfast. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
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