DISCUSSIONS AND GALLERIES

Discussions And Photo Galleries As Presented By William Murphy
Luke Kelly Tribute A new piece of street art by Spanish artist Sara Maneiro Rey, known as Sarosky, has appeared on a traffic signal box on...

Luke Kelly Tribute

A new piece of street art by Spanish artist Sara Maneiro Rey, known as Sarosky, has appeared on a traffic signal box on Jervis Street in Dublin. The artwork is…
On The Straight And Narrow Recently, a tourist guide from "Splash Tours" was overheard attributing the phrase "the straight and narrow" to this...

On The Straight And Narrow

Recently, a tourist guide from "Splash Tours" was overheard attributing the phrase "the straight and narrow" to this sculpture at Leeson Street Bridge
In…
Wilton Terrace The Wilton Terrace canal path project is an excellent example of urban renewal, transforming a formerly underutilised...

Wilton Terrace

The Wilton Terrace canal path project is an excellent example of urban renewal, transforming a formerly underutilised area into a popular and well-maintained…
St. Patrick Was Here Both St. Patrick's Park and the Trinity College well are deeply embedded in Dublin's historical and cultural narrative...

St. Patrick Was Here

Both St. Patrick's Park and the Trinity College well are deeply embedded in Dublin's historical and cultural narrative concerning St. Patrick. While direct…
Three Unrelated Bells The "Liberty Bell" sculpture in St. Patrick's Park, Dublin, is often a source of confusion due to its name and bell-like...

Three Unrelated Bells

The "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…
Waterford 2025 Visit My last visit to Waterford was in March 2023 which an originally been organised for September but I had to reschedule as...

Waterford 2025 Visit

My last visit to Waterford was in March 2023 which an originally been organised for September but I had to reschedule as my hotel booking was cancelled by the…
My 2021 Stay At The Portree Hotel When I visited Waterford in 2021 my activities were very much restricted because of Covid-19 restrictions and my choice...

My 2021 Stay At The Portree Hotel

When I visited Waterford in 2021 my activities were very much restricted because of Covid-19 restrictions and my choice of accommodation was also very limited.…
By Sonny Sundancer Sonny Sundancer, also known as Sonny Behan, is a South African urban contemporary artist who is currently based in Los...

By Sonny Sundancer

Sonny Sundancer, also known as Sonny Behan, is a South African urban contemporary artist who is currently based in Los Angeles. Born in the UK, he moved to…
Cat Mural By Dan Leo Waterford 2021 Dan Leo is a British street artist, born in London, who moved to Ireland at a young age. He is a multidisciplinary...

Cat Mural By Dan Leo Waterford 2021

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…
July 2018 Waterford Mural Collection Having learned about Waterford Walls, I began visiting the city annually. I usually try to visit in August or September...

July 2018 Waterford Mural Collection

Having 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.…
Dry Water Feature This was the first time I saw the underlying structure of the sculpture and I was surprised, as I had previously...

Dry Water Feature

This 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.…
Peoples Park Waterford July 2018 Back in July 2018, I spent some time photographing the People's Park in Waterford. I remember being fascinated by the...

Peoples Park Waterford July 2018

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…
Somewhat Neglected Usually when I photographed this it is/was in poor condition and while it was in reasonable condition there was a lot of...

Somewhat Neglected

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…
De La Salle College In Waterford De La Salle College in Waterford is an all-boys secondary school with a rich history rooted in the De La Salle Brothers'...

De La Salle College In Waterford

De 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…
The Fisherman Mural Grattan Quay Ryan Christenson, a Connecticut native, began his artistic journey at a young age. While working in his father's...

The Fisherman Mural Grattan Quay

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…
Replaced By A New Fountain In 2024 Usually when I photographed this it is/was in poor condition and while it was in reasonable condition there was a lot of...

Replaced By A New Fountain In 2024

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…
Peoples Park Waterford 2017 Back in 2017, the People's Park in Waterford was a well-established and popular public space with a range of amenities....

Peoples Park Waterford 2017

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…
Electric Fury Mural By Sonny The artwork carries a poignant message: it highlights the precarious state of tigers in the wild, whose numbers are...

Electric Fury Mural By Sonny

The artwork carries a poignant message: it highlights the precarious state of tigers in the wild, whose numbers are dwindling due to threats such as poaching…
John Condon Memorial Waterford In May 2016, a visit to Waterford inspired me to photograph the John Condon memorial, a poignant sculpture located...

John Condon Memorial Waterford

In 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…
Mural By Sonny Sundancer 2017 As I had the opportunity to photograph the artist in action on the Monday I decided to revisit on the last day of my...

Mural By Sonny Sundancer 2017

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…

Planning My Trip To Waterford 2025

I have spent weeks planning a trip to Waterford to photograph the murals, and deciding on the right photographic equipment has been a challenge. After…

Is This An Example Of Public Art?

I first photographed this large cone many years ago and could not determine if it was a work of art or if it served some other purpose. A year ago I saw a…

Church And Graveyard At Ferry Bank

The 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…

The Church Of St John Parnell Street

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…

First Visit To Tramore

While Tramore has always been a popular tourist destination, it has developed into a settled, all-year community rather than solely a seasonal resort. Its…

A Scribble Grid In Action

I've finally had the opportunity to photograph something I've always wanted to capture: a mural created using the scribble grid technique. This mural is a work…

Animalitoland's 2018 Mural

Animalitoland's mural from the 2018 festival is located on Doyle Street, near its junction with St Ignatius Street. The mural depicts a large, purplish,…

Mural By ADOR and SHUK

A compelling aspect of this mural's story is that it was reportedly never signed due to rain damage. This is powerfully corroborated by multiple sources from…

Mural By Maker And Land 2025

This mural’s creation in 2021 is particularly notable. Its installation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by severe restrictions on…

Laura A Short Lived Mural

In the summer of 2019, the streets of Waterford, Ireland, were transformed into a living canvas. Amid the vibrant colours and bold statements of the Waterford…