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2023 MURAL BY ALEX SENNAA noteworthy aspect of this mural is its integration of localised details. Senna painted an image of the house itself onto a figure's jumper and included the…
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A TALE OF TWO FOLLIES PLUS THE…While exploring the area near the modern Church of the Most Sacred Heart in Waterford, I was intrigued to discover two roads named "The Folly" and "Richardson's… A WATER FEATURE WITHOUT WATERThis was the first time I saw the underlying structure of the sculpture and I was surprised, as I had previously believed the sphere moved or floated.…
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BY ANIMALITOLAND FROM ARGENTINAAnimalitoland's mural from the 2018 festival is located on Doyle Street, near its junction with St Ignatius Street. The mural depicts a large, purplish,… BY ANIMALITOLAND FROM ARGENTINAAnimalitoland's mural from the 2018 festival is located on Doyle Street, near its junction with St Ignatius Street. The mural depicts a large, purplish,… BY SONNY SUNDANCER PHOTOGRAPHED…Extraordinary was created by the South African artist Sonny Sundancer. I first photographed this in 2019 about a year after it was originally painted. Sonny…
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CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITYThe Holy Trinity church History dates back to the first quarter of the nineteenth century. It replaced the older eighteenth century thatched Faha chapel which… CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART FERRY…he Church of the Sacred Heart is a prominent building in Ferrybank, and its location can be a source of confusion for visitors. While Ferrybank is often closely…
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DE LA SALLE COLLEGEDe La Salle College in Waterford is an all-boys secondary school with a rich history rooted in the De La Salle Brothers' educational mission. It is a prominent… DE LA SALLE HALL 2016Back in 2016, a trip to Waterford was an exciting mission to find and photograph street art. The city was full of 'Waterford Walls' signs, and it felt like…
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FIRST VISIT TO TRAMORE COUNTY…Tramore, which translates from the Irish 'Trá Mhór' to 'big beach', was originally a small fishing village. Its transformation began in the late 18th century… FLOWERS ON THE STREET BY LULA…The story begins with the original mural's creator, Lula Goce. A Spanish artist with a distinctive path, her work is uniquely informed by her formal academic…
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GRAND CANAL DEVELOPMENTA significant urban regeneration project has breathed new life into a stretch of Dublin’s Grand Canal, enhancing its appeal for both residents and visitors. A… GRANVILLE HOTEL JULY 2018It is now August 2025 and I have booked a room for a week at the Granville Hotel having been unable to visit since March 2023.
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JOHN CONDON BOY SOLDIERIn May 2016, a visit to Waterford inspired me to photograph the John Condon memorial, a poignant sculpture located outside the Bishop's Palace Museum. I was…
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LAURA A MURAL BY TAQUENThe collaboration between Taquen and the Waterford Walls festival was a natural fit. Founded by Edel Tobin, the festival’s mission is to use art for urban…
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MARIAN STATUE AT OSCAR SQUAREOscar Park, a small urban green space in Dublin’s Liberties, has a rich history that reflects the area's evolving identity. Often mistakenly linked to the… MURAL BY ADOR AND SHUKMy photographs from 2017 provide a valuable and detailed visual record of the wall's second artistic iteration. A close examination of these images reveals a… MURAL BY DAN LEO 2 PARK ROAD…Dan Leo is a British street artist, born in London, who moved to Ireland at a young age. He is a multidisciplinary artist known for his murals, paintings, and… MURAL BY MAKER AND LANDThe third and most recent layer of the wall's history began in 2021 when the 2017 mural was replaced by a new work by the Spanish artist duo Maker & Land. The… MURAL BY MR CENZThe Waterford Walls festival, including Mr. Cenz's significant contribution, has been overwhelmingly celebrated for its transformative effect on the city.… MURAL BY SONNY SUNDANCER AUGUST…As I had the opportunity to photograph the artist in action on the Monday I decided to revisit on the last day of my visit to the city to see the completed work… MURALS IN WATERFORDThe Waterford Walls Festival in 2021, marking its seventh iteration, significantly expanded its artistic footprint across Waterford City and County. This report… MURALS PHOTOGRAPHED JULY 2018Having learned about Waterford Walls, I began visiting the city annually. I usually try to visit in August or September to photograph the most recent murals.… MY VISITS TO WATERFORDThe Waterford Walls Festival in 2021, marking its seventh iteration, significantly expanded its artistic footprint across Waterford City and County. This report…
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NERONE THE ARTIST AND HIS ARTThis article provides a comprehensive overview of the French street artist and graphic designer known as Nerone, whose work is a highlight of the Waterford… NEWMARKET AREA AND MOREThe Newmarket area is located in The Liberties, a historic district of Dublin, Ireland. It's a fascinating area known for its rich industrial past and recent…
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OF THE HOOK WAS A WORK IN…The fact that the mural remained unfinished after five days is an inherent part of the public art festival experience. Large-scale mural production is a live… ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROWRecently, a tourist guide from "Splash Tours" was overheard attributing the phrase "the straight and narrow" to this sculpture at Leeson Street Bridge In…
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PEOPLES PARK IN WATERFORD JULY…Back in July 2018, I spent some time photographing the People's Park in Waterford. I remember being fascinated by the old Victorian iron bridge, but to my…
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SAINT PATRICK WAS HEREBoth St. Patrick's Park and the Trinity College well are deeply embedded in Dublin's historical and cultural narrative concerning St. Patrick. SONNY SUNDANCER WORKING ON HIS…The "Electric Fury" mural is located on Newgate Street in Waterford, Ireland. This striking artwork was created as part of the annual Waterford Walls festival.… 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 CHURCH OF ST JOHN ON PARNELL…The current church is a relatively recent addition to a site with a long ecclesiastical history. The original Priory of St John's was founded by King John for… THE FERRYBANK MARIAN GROTTO…Confusion often arises between the large Marian Grotto in Ferrybank and the Our Lady of the Wayside Grotto on Cork Road in Waterford City. During my recent… THE FISHERMAN MURAL ON GRATTAN…Ryan Christenson, a Connecticut native, began his artistic journey at a young age. While working in his father's landscaping business, he discovered graffiti at… THE PARK AS IT WAS IN AUGUST…Back in 2017, the People's Park in Waterford was a well-established and popular public space with a range of amenities. The park featured a Victorian-era… THE PORTREE HOTEL AUGUST 2021The Portree in Waterford is no longer available for public bookings because it has undergone a significant transformation, converting into an International… THE SAME BUT DIFFERENTZabou is a French street artist who now calls London home. She's a master of large-scale, realistic murals, and her style is instantly recognisable. Her work… THE SCRIBBLE GRID IN ACTIONhe scribble grid, also known as a doodle grid or lazy grid, is a clever technique used by artists, especially muralists, to scale up a design from a small… THE WATERFORD NORTH QUAYS URBAN…I first explored the area in 2018 and in August 2024 I revisited the are as I had hoped that the project would be close to completion and I encountered some… THIS CONE MAY NOT BE A SCULPTUREThe cone-shaped monument on Hennessy's Road is a compelling piece of public art with a clear, likely purpose. My follow up research confirms that its location… THIS WATER FEATURE MAY HAVE BEEN…Usually when I photographed this it is/was in poor condition and while it was in reasonable condition there was a lot of debris in the water. In July 2018 it… THREE BELLSThe "Liberty Bell" sculpture in St. Patrick's Park, Dublin, is often a source of confusion due to its name and bell-like appearance. While it might be mistaken…
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WATER FEATURE AUGUST 2017Usually when I photographed this it is/was in poor condition and while it was in reasonable condition there was a lot of debris in the water. In July 2018 it… WATERFORD AUGUST 2017During my visit, a gentleman I encountered placed his hand on my camera lens and accused me of supporting anti-social behaviour by photographing street art. He… WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FORKitsune Jolene, a Belgian muralist, is a significant figure in contemporary street art, celebrated for her emotional, narrative-driven works. Her 2023… WILTON TERRACE IS A POPSThe Wilton Terrace canal path project is an excellent example of urban renewal, transforming a formerly underutilised area into a popular and well-maintained…