Belfast artist Paddy Bloomer converts a retired Citybus into a boat for the River Bann

18 Aug 2026 · Originally published 18 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: River Bann: Is it a bus? Is it a boat? The former Citybus taking to the water

Belfast-based artist Paddy Bloomer has transformed a retired Citybus into a functional boat currently navigating the River Bann. The project, created for the Belfast 2024 festival, repurposes the former public transport vehicle to celebrate the social history of bus travel.

Source: BBC Northern Ireland Armagh

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