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Bird View By Ingrid NolanThis artwork by Ingrid Nolan was originally inspired by Bull Island and some of its inhabitants. It is located on James Larkin Road close to St Anne's Park in… BLACKHORSE AVENUEDiscover the history of Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7. From the medieval 'Blackhorse Inn' to the architectural splendour of McKee Barracks and the 1875 stone… BY ACIDSTARZARTAcidStarzArt is a Belfast-based street artist known for a unique visual language that blends figurative and abstract elements. Their signature style is defined… BY GILLIAN CROWEThis artwork depicts the Rotunda Hospital, the oldest continuously operating maternity hospital in the world. The hospital was opened in 1745 by surgeon-midwife… BY JORDAN IRWINSpotted the vibrant geometric art outside AIB Capel Street? While the bold colours scream "Maser," this stunning Dublin Canvas piece is actually by emerging… BY PAWEL JASINSKIPawel Jasinski is a Polish-born, Dublin-based artist known for his vibrant contributions to the Irish art scene. From his "Paint-A-Box" street art on Bolton…
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CARRIERS OF LOVEDublin's street art scene has a vibrant new addition at Grattan Bridge. The utility box at the intersection of Ormond Quay Upper and Capel Street, a spot long…
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DANDELIONLOCATED ON EAST ROAD IN THE DOCKLANDS
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FULL MOONMagical new artwork ‘Full Moon’ by Spanish artist Sara Maneiro Rey
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GRRRIFFITH BARKDr. Bradley is both a practicing General Practitioner (GP) in Dublin and a professional artist.
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HORSE BY CAITLIN GRANTThe artwork titled 'Horse' and was created by the artist Caitlin Grant in 2023. It is part of the Dublin Canvas public art project, which commissions artists to…
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JAMES JOYCE AND NORADiscover a striking tribute to James Joyce and Nora Barnacle on the streets of Dublin. Captured with a Leica Q3, this Dublin Canvas piece by artist AndyMc… JURASSIC GREEN BY SHANE HAThe "Jurassic Green" street art on the traffic light control box outside Adam's Showrooms on St Stephen's Green is the work of Dublin-based artist Shane Ha.
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KAREN UNDERWOOD TRIBUTEExplore the vibrant tribute to soul singer Karen Underwood on St Patrick’s Quay, Cork. Painted by artist Kevin O’Brien for the Mad About Cork project, this…
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MAGSWASHEREThe 'mmagswashere' Dublin Street Art Mystery at Custom House Description: Who is 'mmagswashere'? We revisit the Custom House to photograph the vibrant Dublin… MANANNAN MacLIR BRINGS MYTH AND COLOURDiscover the vibrant new mural of Manannán MacLir at Custom House Quay by Belfast artist AcidStarzArt. Part of the Dublin Canvas project, this neon-infused… MORE PAINT-A-BOX ARTTo wander through the streets of Cork City is to encounter a public art gallery of a most unusual kind. It is not confined within the walls of an institution,…
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Paint-A-Box In ChapelizodBelfast-Based Artist: AcidStarzArt is a street artist primarily operating out of Belfast, Northern Ireland. PAINT-A-BOX IN MAYNOOTHDiscover how Maynooth’s vibrant Paint-A-Box street art initiative is transforming ordinary traffic and utility boxes into striking celebrations of nature.… PAINT-A-BOX ON CORK STREETExplore a dedicated street photography collection documenting the vibrant rise of shutter murals in Dublin. From commissioned hardware shop art to independent… PAINT-A-SHUTTERExplore a dedicated street photography collection documenting the vibrant rise of shutter murals in Dublin. From commissioned hardware shop art to independent… PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CORKDiscover the story behind ReImagine Cork's 'People's Republic of Cork Meets the People's Republic of China' street art at Roseleigh and Washington Street. A… Published In January 2026Examples of Paint-A-Box Street Art photographed by William Murphy and presented by the Urban Cartographer
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RED SOCKSThe image depicts the last scene of a story in Irish Folklore.
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SAFE HOMEAN INTERESTING EXAMPLE OF PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART TRIBUTE TO LUKE KELLYLuke Kelly (1940–1984) was an iconic figure in Irish music, co-founding the renowned folk band The Dubliners in 1962. Born into a working-class family in…
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THE OLD GHOSTS MEET BY ANDREW McCARTHYThis vibrant piece of 'Paint-a-Box' street art captures two significant figures from Dublin's literary and social history: the poet Patrick Kavanagh and Hilda… TWO FOR JOYExplore the "Two for Joy" street art in Swords by David Byrne and discover local murals near Swords Castle. This guide includes updated 2026 bus route…