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ARTISTIC FLAGPOLESDiscover the architecture behind the University of Limerick entrance landscape: de Blacam and Meagher’s 25-metre timber flagpoles and Sean Scully’s Crann Solais… A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT MARIAN STATUEYou can find it on Marian Avenue, standing directly opposite Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. At first glance, it's a wonderfully maintained local landmark,… ATHLUNKARD BRIDGEHaving photographed all the other bridges in Limerick over the years, Athlunkard Bridge had long been on my list to visit and capture. During a week-long stay…
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BERNARD SHAW PUBExplore the redevelopment plans for the original Bernard Shaw site on South Richmond Street in Portobello, Dublin. Discover how the protected Victorian pub… BLACK CACTUS SCULPTUREAn architectural and photographic study of Alexander Calder’s 1967 stabile, Cactus Provisoire, situated on Fellows’ Square at Trinity College Dublin beside the… BROWN THOMASSituated in the Central Plaza of the campus, this work brings Antony Gormley’s exploration of the human body as an architectural and spatial vessel into a… BY JAMES McKENNADiscover Resurgence, a monumental limestone sculpture by acclaimed Irish artist James McKenna located at the University of Limerick. Explore the origin,…
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CANAL WALK SESSION ONEThe final phase of the city to university riverbank walkway has been completed, offering a continuous route of over three kilometres from Limerick's city centre… CHARLEMONT MALLCharlemont Mall is a quayside street running along the northern bank of the Grand Canal in Dublin 2, situated between Charlemont Street (near Charlemont Bridge… CORBALLY BATHS 2026On the ground, virtually nothing has altered physically. While local heritage advocates and river enthusiasts continue to discuss potential integration into… CORBALLY OPEN AIR BATHSMy prior visits to Limerick always piqued my curiosity about a little-known feature on the River Shannon: the Corbally Baths. Despite my interest, I…
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DERELICT WITH TIN ROOFLimerick City & County Council acquired this site through a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) under the Derelict Sites Act 1990. This likely happened because the… DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADEA sudden turnout of six Dublin Fire Brigade appliances at the Ha'penny Bridge offers a clear look into city-centre emergency protocols, fend-off positioning,… DUNNES MURAL GFX100RFRather than remaining confined to vertical walls, the artwork was extended onto the horizontal surfaces along the quayside. Draw Out distilled the genetic…
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FISHEYE VIEW OF STREET ARTDocumentary street photography exploring painted utility boxes at the junction of Fleet Street and Westmoreland Street in Dublin 2. Featuring 'Poolbeg' and… FOX MURAL BY OHHI OHNOThe mural is a significant contribution to the "Wildlife Walls" initiative, an urban art project designed to celebrate and highlight the region's natural…
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HAS BEEN DEMOLISHEDThe Táin Wall, created in 1974, stood as a testament to Kinney's artistic vision and his deep appreciation for Irish folklore. Located near Nassau Street, the… HENRY MOORE SCULPTURERediscover Henry Moore’s Reclining Connected Forms at Trinity College Dublin. Explore the history, camera gear insights, and public reaction to this iconic…
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I FOUND THE GUINNESS BRIDGEI must confess, I began this walk slightly confused. I had tried my best to photograph every bridge but had, until that point, failed to locate the "Guinness…
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LOVE ME SO MURAL JULY 2025McConaghy, who signs his work as DMC, is an Irish artist who prefers the freedom of the streets to the confines of a gallery. Known for his striking murals in…
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MANCHESTER MARTYRS MEMORIALWithin the hallowed grounds of Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery, amidst the weathered headstones and solemn monuments, stands a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment… MEMORIAL TO THREE PRIESTSDiscover the story of the Shanahan brothers, three 19th-century Irish priests commemorated by an octagonal spire monument and cenotaph in Mount St Lawrence… MILL ROAD IN LIMERICKExplore Mill Road in Corbally, Limerick: a fascinating architectural journey from fortified limestone suburban enclaves to the scenic riparian trails of the… MOOR STREET MURALExplore the vibrant nocturnal street art of Moore Street in Dublin, featuring the striking graphic mural by Dublin artist AndyMc (@andymc_art / Cyanide Ink).… MOUNT SAINT LAWRENCE CEMETERYMount Saint Lawrence Cemetery, officially opened in 1849, rapidly became Limerick City's primary burial ground. Its establishment was a direct response to the… MOUNT ST LAWRENCEn examination of historic grave markers at Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery in Limerick, focusing on the craftsmanship and social context of cast-iron crosses like… MOUNT ST LAWRENCELocated in the South Liberties area of Limerick City, Mount St. Lawrence Cemetery stands as a poignant testament to the city's history. Since its consecration…
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O'BRIENS PUBLIC PARKO'Briens Park is a well-regarded public park located on Clare Street in Limerick City, often referred to as Clare Street Park. It serves as a key green space…
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REALLY LARGE MURALDynamic patterns and bright colors of Digo Diego's mural covering the Honan's Quay building, illustrating the artist's philosophy of art as education and… RUSSELL MEMORIAL FOUNTAINA detailed view of the ornate domed canopy of the Jaffe Memorial Fountain in Belfast, showcasing intricate filigree work and a weathervane finial
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SLEEPING PATTERNS MURALSWhen I photographed this in June 2016 I was not aware that the site would be demolished to make way for the Opera Square development. SLEEPING PATTERNS MURALS 2017Sleeping Patterns murals by the Church of Best Ever. This particular mural no longer exists but the second one of the pair is still to be seen on the wall of… SOUTH RICHMOND STREETAn urban appraisal of Portobello centred on the South Richmond Street spine. Examines the evolution of the Grand Canal harbour and Portobello Bridge, the… SPHERE WITHIN SPHEREBorn in 1926 in Morciano di Romagna, Pomodoro trained in goldsmithing and stage design before shifting toward monumental sculpture. This grounding in fine metal… ST MUNCHIN'S BOXING CLUBIn July 2015 there was a "sale agreed" sign on the building but I cannot determine what the sign actually refers to as I could not establish if the more modern… STREET ART FUJI SESSIONSAn exploration of the street art scene in Limerick from July 2025 to 2026, examining why major murals remain infrequent, the stagnation of utility box art… STREET ART SONY SESSIONSLimerick’s street art landscape in July 2025 presented an intriguing contrast: a collection of striking, high-calibre legacy murals anchored primarily by past…
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THE FISHERMEN OR PADY POWER MURALThe large mural on the wall of the Paddy Power building in Thomondgate, which depicts Limerick fishermen in their traditional small boats (gandelows), was a… THE HALLOWEEN MONSTERBuying an ultra-wide fisheye zoom is one of those impulsive gear decisions that sounds brilliant on paper. In your head, you imagine dynamic architectural… THE HUMPBACK BRIDGES REMAINWhile some old hump-back bridges have been bypassed with new structures to improve accessibility, the original bridges remain open for those who wish to use… THE TAIT FOUNTAINA tall, ornate cast-iron drinking fountain, redin colour, with a filigree dome and intricate detailing, standing in a public park THOMONDGATE MURALAbout two years ago, the talented team at Draw Out Urban Exhibitionists — a company dedicated to transforming urban spaces through public art — completed a… TRANSPORT HUB ON ROXBORO ROADJust a stone's throw from the public-facing platforms of Limerick's Colbert Station lies the real engine room of the region's transport network. I spent a few… TRINITY COLLEGE CAMPUSTaking off on a documentary project across Limerick City and County demands gear that reacts as fast as the street moves. For the past week, I have been…
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WRITTEN IN STONEMount St Lawrence graveyard, located in the South Liberties, has been the primary place of burial in Limerick City for all strata of society since its opening…
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