THOMONDGATE MURAL
About 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 ROAD
Just 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…
CORBALLY OPEN AIR BATHS
My prior visits to Limerick always piqued my curiosity about a little-known feature on the River Shannon: the Corbally Baths. Despite my interest, I…
ATHLUNKARD BRIDGE
Having 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…
I DID NOT KNOW THAT I WAS IN COUNTY CLARE
The good news is that the riverbank walkway in Shannon Banks has seen upgrades under the NTA Active Travel programme, aiming to improve accessibility and…
REALLY LARGE MURAL
Dynamic 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…
THE TAIT FOUNTAIN
A tall, ornate cast-iron drinking fountain, redin colour, with a filigree dome and intricate detailing, standing in a public park
RUSSELL MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN
A detailed view of the ornate domed canopy of the Jaffe Memorial Fountain in Belfast, showcasing intricate filigree work and a weathervane finial
MOUNT SAINT LAWRENCE CEMETERY
Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery, officially opened in 1849, rapidly became Limerick City's primary burial ground. Its establishment was a direct response to the…
CANAL WALK SESSION ONE
The 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…
THE HUMPBACK BRIDGES REMAIN
While 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…
LOVE ME SO MURAL JULY 2025
McConaghy, 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…
O'BRIENS PUBLIC PARK
O'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…
FOX MURAL BY OHHI OHNO
The mural is a significant contribution to the "Wildlife Walls" initiative, an urban art project designed to celebrate and highlight the region's natural…
I FOUND THE GUINNESS BRIDGE
I 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…
THE FISHERMEN OR PADY POWER MURAL
The large mural on the wall of the Paddy Power building in Thomondgate, which depicts Limerick fishermen in their traditional small boats (gandelows), was a…
A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT MARIAN STATUE
You 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,…
ST MUNCHIN'S BOXING CLUB
In 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…
DUNNES MURAL GFX100RF
Rather than remaining confined to vertical walls, the artwork was extended onto the horizontal surfaces along the quayside. Draw Out distilled the genetic…
I USED A SONY A7RV TO PHOTOGRAPH THE DUNNES MURAL
The landmark mural was produced in autumn 2022 by internationally celebrated Spanish urban artist Digo Diego, working in direct collaboration with Draw Out –…
STREET ART FUJI SESSIONS
An 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 SESSIONS
Limerick’s street art landscape in July 2025 presented an intriguing contrast: a collection of striking, high-calibre legacy murals anchored primarily by past…
