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ART BY CAIZI know nothing about the artist but I did manage to photograph her at work while it was a work in progress but I did not ask her name as I had assumed that the… ART FOR DOG LOVERSRebecca Low, a 27-year-old doctor working at the Mater Hospital, finds solace and creativity in painting during her spare time. With a background in art up to… ARTIST UNKNOWNI stumbled upon this lovely painted cabinet in Clontarf, and it turns out there's a story behind it! A local gentleman told me it was painted by a young… A SPORTING CHANCEThis vibrant artwork by Dublin artist Aidan Butler adorns a Traffic Box near Marino Casino, drawing inspiration from the rich sporting and gaming heritage of… AT BLACKHALL PLACEIt has taken me a long time to discover who is responsible for the new street art at Blackhall Place that replaced the artwork by Rebecca Walsh. AT THE PANTIBARPantiBar, located on Capel Street in Dublin, is a renowned LGBTQ+ bar owned by the iconic drag queen and activist Panti Bliss, also known as Rory O'Neill.
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BILLY IN THE BOWLBilly in the Bowl, also known as the Stoneybatter Strangler, was a notorious figure in Dublin's dark history of the late 1700s BOLTON STREET WIPAs far as I can remember the first example of paint-a-box street art was at this location and it was by Anna Doran. BY ANNA AND ISOBEL MAHONhis is a fantastic piece of street art and the title "Shepherd's Warning" is incredibly apt given its proximity to Met Éireann. BY CLAIRE O'HAGANBy the way, the artist Claire O'Hagan is doing some really interesting things now with oil painting, exploring themes around the body and feminism. BY ELLEN WEBBAs a traveller of public transport daily, I would love to see this artwork in a place that many buses pass by BY JOHN BEATTYBeatty's style could be described as realistic impressionism. He captures the architectural details of the baths while also conveying the atmosphere and the… BY SARAH K RYANll the labels have been removed almost as soon as this cabinet was painted by Sarah so it took me a few days to identify the artist. BY TRACEY DALTONDalton's artwork beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Griffith Avenue, renowned for being one of the longest tree-lined avenues in Europe.
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CATS OF KELLSLocated on the corner of Pearse Street and Tara Street, "Cats of Kells" is a whimsical mural that breathes new life into Dublin's urban landscape COAST WALK BY EILIS NOLANIn this piece, a dog is enjoying one of the many beautiful walks we have along the east coast of Ireland. I've based it on my dog, Scout, who is always excited…
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DANDELIONLOCATED ON EAST ROAD IN THE DOCKLANDS
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FATHER JACKFather Jack Hackett is one of the most iconic and memorable characters from the beloved Irish sitcom Father Ted. He serves as a stark contrast to the show's…
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HOMAGEFounded in 1972 by Eugene Lambert and his family, it was Ireland's only purpose-built puppet theatre.
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IMELDA MAY TRIBUTEHer powerful vocals, reminiscent of iconic singers like Billie Holiday, coupled with her energetic stage presence, quickly set her apart.
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MERMAIDS SONGgnieszka Mruszczyk is originally from Poland but has called Ireland home for many years. She is passionate about painting, reading, and history. She also finds…
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NORMAL PEOPLEThis is located at the LUAS tram stop on College Green and unfortunately there is no information available to me at present except that Eve Fitzsimons is the…
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PAINT-A-BOXAt this stage I have no information about this example of Paint-A-Box street art on Bolton Street. It recently replaced "Yah! Spicebag" by Karan Moran. PAINTED BOXI published photographs of this example of Paint-A-Box streetart on Bolton Street earlier in the month but at the time I was unaware that the artist was Pawel…
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SAFE HOMEAN INTERESTING EXAMPLE OF PAINT-A-BOX SHOPPING LISTAs I have no information about this example of Paint-A-Box street are which references the shopping centre I will take this opportunity to discuss the…
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THE BOOK READERThis has survived on North King Street since 2020 but Pawel has also more recently painted a utility cabinet at the DublinBikes docking station on Bolton… THE FROG KINGVini Bustamante, a Brazilian/Portuguese artist based in Dublin 8, created an artwork titled “Frog King.” THE HUNGRY TREEWhile there is a "Paint-a-Box" (electrical box decorated with street art) near the King's Inns on Constitution Hill, there is no public information available… THE PIGEON HOUSEThe house earned its nickname due to the large number of pigeons that congregated on its rooftop and surrounding area. THE REAL THINGThe Hungry Tree at King's Inns in Dublin is a captivating natural phenomenon that has captured the attention of locals and tourists alike. THIS IS COWTOWNStoneybatter, particularly the area around Prussia Street, was historically associated with the nickname "Cowtown." TWO FOR JOYEmer Maguire is a self-taught artist who enjoys painting and creating art as a hobby. Her "Two for Joy" piece was created as part of the Dublin Canvas programme…
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WHAT A HOOT BY ALAN MAC ARTHURThis striking paint-a-box mural, located on Malahide Road near Griffith Avenue, features a captivating long-eared owl, a native Irish species. Artist Alan…
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