St George's Market

After heavy bombing of Belfast by German aircraft in World War II, St George's Market was used as an emergency mortuary.

There were separate Catholic and Protestant services held at the market and thousands of people lined the streets as the procession passed on its way to the Milltown and City cemeteries.

The market was pressured with increased maintenance costs and changes to hygiene regulations, among other issues, and Belfast City Council decided to source other uses for the listed building.

Acts including Duffy, Newton Faulkner, Deep Purple, Kasabian, Biffy Clyro and Mark Ronson have played the venue.

[2][3][4] In March and April 2012, the venue also served as one of the main stages at the World Irish Dancing Championships, alongside the Belfast Waterfront Theatre.