IT IS A BINGO TERM
I photographed this in April 2011 but did not really think about the name until now.
The Kelly's Eye Club was a bingo hall located in Belfast City Centre on the corner of Queen Street and College Street. It was housed in a Victorian warehouse that was originally built in 1890. The building is notable for its architecture and has been photographed numerous times.
While it was called the Kelly's Eye Club, it was primarily a bingo hall. The name "Kelly's Eye" is a term used in bingo to refer to the number one. The club appears to have closed down at some point, as current information about it is limited. However, it remains a recognisable landmark in Belfast due to its unique name and history.
Note: As I never heard the term before I needed to check it out: Kelly’s Eye is indeed a term used in bingo. It refers to the number 1 on the bingo card. The name comes from the resemblance of the number “1” to an eye, specifically the shape of the letter “I.” So when the bingo caller announces “Kelly’s Eye,” they’re referring to the number 1.
The Kelly's Eye Club was a bingo hall located in Belfast City Centre on the corner of Queen Street and College Street. It was housed in a Victorian warehouse that was originally built in 1890. The building is notable for its architecture and has been photographed numerous times.
While it was called the Kelly's Eye Club, it was primarily a bingo hall. The name "Kelly's Eye" is a term used in bingo to refer to the number one. The club appears to have closed down at some point, as current information about it is limited. However, it remains a recognisable landmark in Belfast due to its unique name and history.
Note: As I never heard the term before I needed to check it out: Kelly’s Eye is indeed a term used in bingo. It refers to the number 1 on the bingo card. The name comes from the resemblance of the number “1” to an eye, specifically the shape of the letter “I.” So when the bingo caller announces “Kelly’s Eye,” they’re referring to the number 1.
IT IS A BINGO TERM