Photographed By William Murphy - Select Image To View Photographs

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I WAS DISAPPOINTED

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Key Spots for My Visit Next Week

Since I am visiting in late March, I’ll beat the summer festival crowds, giving me a clear view of these major works:

The West End (Dominick Street & Ravens Terrace): This is the heart of the modern scene. I will search for vibrant geometric works by Shane O’Malley, whose "Kaleidoscope" style has become a signature of the city.

The "Galway Banksy" & Friz: According to all accounts there are several pieces by the artist Friz, whose work often features haunting, ethereal figures from Irish mythology (I was told to keep an eye out for her depictions of the Goddess Clíodhna).

Quay Lane: There is the "Our City Walls" mural by Emmalene Blake. Commissioned for the Baboró Arts Festival, it was designed based on the input of local children and has become a permanent fixture of the city centre.

Ballybane & Suburbs: Slightly out of the core, the "Wolves of Merlin Woods" mural (completed in late 2024/2025) is a stunning example of how street art is being paired with Irish poetry to revitalise residential areas.

Electrical Box Art: Even the utility boxes have been colonised. Over 100 boxes across the city have been hand-painted by local artists like Tracey Moca, turning functional eyesores into miniature canvases.

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Sculpture By John Behan - Select Image To View Photographs