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#Street Art

# street-art - Sunday 8 September, 2019

'It's about freedom of expression': Inside the battle between planners and Irish street artists
# Subset
# Subset

'It's about freedom of expression': Inside the battle between planners and Irish street artists

Sep 8th 2019, 12:05 AM 15,122 Views 31 Comments

Many have expressed frustration at the use of planning laws to remove street murals in recent weeks.

# street-art - Saturday 17 August, 2019

'We'd obviously like to see the piece remain': Artists petition to retain Smithfield's Horseboy mural
# Street Art
# Street Art

'We'd obviously like to see the piece remain': Artists petition to retain Smithfield's Horseboy mural

Aug 17th 2019, 8:30 AM 13,477 Views 14 Comments

The popular Horseboy mural is located just north of the Liffey in Smithfield.

# street-art - Thursday 15 August, 2019

Planning battle after tenant told he needs permission for Smithfield's Horseboy mural
# Horseboy
# Horseboy

Planning battle after tenant told he needs permission for Smithfield's Horseboy mural

Aug 15th 2019, 6:10 AM 32,702 Views 21 Comments

The case has been referred to An Bord Pleanála, with the owner seeking to have the mural removed.

# street-art - Saturday 6 October, 2018

Banksy artwork self-destructs after selling for €1.2 million at London auction
# Going Going Gone
# Going Going Gone

Banksy artwork self-destructs after selling for €1.2 million at London auction

Oct 6th 2018, 11:28 AM 69,824 Views 56 Comments

“It appears we just got Banksy-ed.”

# street-art - Friday 24 August, 2018

'They're reimagining the city': Artists flock to Waterford to transform its streets
# Waterford Walls
# Waterford Walls

'They're reimagining the city': Artists flock to Waterford to transform its streets

Aug 24th 2018, 6:30 AM 16,697 Views 11 Comments

As the festival expands, organisers are looking for alternative funding models to keep Waterford Walls going.

# street-art - Wednesday 4 July, 2018

Rebel graffiti: A feast-your-eyes tour of Cork's street art in 12 photos
# Snapshot
# Snapshot

Rebel graffiti: A feast-your-eyes tour of Cork's street art in 12 photos

Jul 4th 2018, 5:00 PM 3,701 Views 2 Comments

The bold and beautiful streets of the real capital.

# street-art - Saturday 23 June, 2018

This Temple Bar alleyway has been transformed into something special...
# Love Lane
# Love Lane

This Temple Bar alleyway has been transformed into something special...

Jun 23rd 2018, 11:30 AM 57,155 Views 10 Comments

The Love Lane street at at Crampton Court has been revamped.

# street-art - Wednesday 9 May, 2018

A walking tour of Dublin's street art in 12 striking images
# Snapshot
# Snapshot

A walking tour of Dublin's street art in 12 striking images

May 9th 2018, 4:36 PM 14,477 Views 1 Comment

A colourful trek through the city.

# street-art - Wednesday 2 May, 2018

Double Take: The gigantic 3D squirrel beside Tara Street station
# Street Art
# Street Art

Double Take: The gigantic 3D squirrel beside Tara Street station

May 2nd 2018, 4:49 PM 1,651 Views 0 Comments

Look up on your way to the Dart and you’ll spot this spectacular squirrel.

# street-art - Wednesday 10 January, 2018

A secret tour of Irish street art... from a graffiti artist's perspective
# Street Spirit
# Street Spirit

A secret tour of Irish street art... from a graffiti artist's perspective

Jan 10th 2018, 3:43 PM 12,664 Views 6 Comments

We asked art collective Subset for the names – and pieces – to look out for on the Irish street art scene.

# street-art - Thursday 23 November, 2017

Stormzy mural gets makeover in protest against council removal threats
# Stormzy Out
# Stormzy Out

Stormzy mural gets makeover in protest against council removal threats

Nov 23rd 2017, 5:05 PM 30,888 Views 38 Comments

“We’re attempting to transform what is a negative situation for us into a catalyst for cultural change.”

# street-art - Thursday 21 September, 2017

Dublin street art: 'We would work as fast as we could to avoid getting caught and arrested'
# Column
# Column

Dublin street art: 'We would work as fast as we could to avoid getting caught and arrested'

Sep 21st 2017, 7:30 PM 7,827 Views 38 Comments

Street art has emerged from the shadows and is now firmly in the mainstream, writes Dublin street artist Solus.

# street-art - Saturday 16 September, 2017

From parking spaces to pop-up parks: 35 new parks appeared in Dublin yesterday

From parking spaces to pop-up parks: 35 new parks appeared in Dublin yesterday

Sep 16th 2017, 8:15 AM 20,103 Views 16 Comments

Over 35 temporary parklets were installed across Dublin yesterday.

# street-art - Saturday 27 May, 2017

From starting to paint in his 30s to de-stress, this Irishman's art is now on stamps in Australia
# Express Yourself
# Express Yourself

From starting to paint in his 30s to de-stress, this Irishman's art is now on stamps in Australia

May 27th 2017, 4:00 PM 17,388 Views 11 Comments

Fin Dac didn’t discover his love for painting until he went through a particularly hard time in his personal life during his 30s.

# street-art - Sunday 16 April, 2017

An incredible sculpture made entirely out of rubbish has popped up on Dublin's quays
# George's Quay
# George's Quay

An incredible sculpture made entirely out of rubbish has popped up on Dublin's quays

Apr 16th 2017, 3:40 PM 73,955 Views 12 Comments

It’s made out of stuff like car parts, bike wheels, and plastic fencing.

This amazing sculpture made entirely out of rubbish has gone up on George's Quay in Dublin
# Bordalo Ii
From The Daily Edge
# Bordalo Ii

This amazing sculpture made entirely out of rubbish has gone up on George's Quay in Dublin

Apr 16th 2017, 9:00 AM 8,996 Views 1 Comment

It’s made out of stuff like car parts, bike wheels, and plastic fencing.

# street-art - Friday 3 March, 2017

Banksy opens hotel in Israel... with 'worst view in the world'
# Walled Off
# Walled Off

Banksy opens hotel in Israel... with 'worst view in the world'

Mar 3rd 2017, 10:34 PM 31,627 Views 30 Comments

The secretive street artist opened the hotel which stands just four metres from the Separation Wall – with all rooms commanding the same view.

# street-art - Friday 20 January, 2017

A wonderful mural in tribute to Carrie Fisher has just popped up in Dublin
# A New Hope
From The Daily Edge
# A New Hope

A wonderful mural in tribute to Carrie Fisher has just popped up in Dublin

Jan 20th 2017, 10:35 AM 4,913 Views 2 Comments

It’s our girl Leia.

# street-art - Friday 9 September, 2016

11 times Maser brightened up the streets of Dublin
# Maser Loves You
From The Daily Edge
# Maser Loves You

11 times Maser brightened up the streets of Dublin

Sep 9th 2016, 9:56 AM 6,131 Views 2 Comments

Maser <3 you.

# street-art - Saturday 9 July, 2016

This Repeal mural by Maser has just gone up in Temple Bar
# Street Art
From The Daily Edge
# Street Art

This Repeal mural by Maser has just gone up in Temple Bar

Jul 9th 2016, 11:50 AM 4,430 Views 2 Comments

The mural now sits on the Project Arts Centre.

# street-art - Friday 10 June, 2016

8 of the best pieces of street art around Ireland
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# Sponsored By Campo Viejo

8 of the best pieces of street art around Ireland

Jun 10th 2016, 10:42 AM 25,569 Views 19 Comments

Iconic, ironic or just beautiful. Check them out.

# street-art - Wednesday 3 February, 2016

People are completely taking the piss out of this dodgy David Bowie mural
# Starman
From The Daily Edge
# Starman

People are completely taking the piss out of this dodgy David Bowie mural

Feb 3rd 2016, 9:58 PM 6,861 Views 2 Comments

A+ for sentiment. D- for likeness.

# street-art - Tuesday 5 January, 2016

16 pieces of graffiti only Irish people will truly appreciate
# Eat It Banksy
From The Daily Edge
# Eat It Banksy

16 pieces of graffiti only Irish people will truly appreciate

Jan 5th 2016, 1:18 PM 14,148 Views 1 Comment

Important.

# street-art - Saturday 5 September, 2015

PHOTOS: 80-something graffiti artists hit the streets in Portugal
# No Good Punks
# No Good Punks

PHOTOS: 80-something graffiti artists hit the streets in Portugal

Sep 5th 2015, 5:30 PM 9,165 Views 8 Comments

“It’s good to keep learning until you die.”

# street-art - Saturday 1 August, 2015

16 Galway secrets everyone should know
# Galway's On My Mind
From The Daily Edge
# Galway's On My Mind

16 Galway secrets everyone should know

Aug 1st 2015, 8:15 PM 52,378 Views 7 Comments

What a city.

# street-art - Friday 17 April, 2015

This Dublin artist's amazing astronaut mural is Chris Hadfield-approved
# Out Of This World
From The Daily Edge
# Out Of This World

This Dublin artist's amazing astronaut mural is Chris Hadfield-approved

Apr 17th 2015, 2:33 PM 5,365 Views 0 Comments

Is there higher praise than that? We don’t think so.

# street-art - Wednesday 15 April, 2015

This Dublin marriage equality mural was vandalised hours after being painted
# Yes To Love
From The Daily Edge
# Yes To Love

This Dublin marriage equality mural was vandalised hours after being painted

Apr 15th 2015, 10:30 AM 9,448 Views 9 Comments

This is why we can’t have nice things.

# street-art - Saturday 11 April, 2015

A massive same-sex marriage mural appeared overnight in Dublin city
# Street Art
# Street Art

A massive same-sex marriage mural appeared overnight in Dublin city

Apr 11th 2015, 12:08 PM 72,783 Views 464 Comments

It was inspired by the painting Meeting on the Turret Stairs.

While you were sleeping, this massive marriage equality mural went up on George's Street
# Marriage Equality
From The Daily Edge
# Marriage Equality

While you were sleeping, this massive marriage equality mural went up on George's Street

Apr 11th 2015, 10:40 AM 9,979 Views 4 Comments

Joe Caslin worked through the night to produce the piece.

# street-art - Friday 10 April, 2015

A massive marriage equality mural is going up on George's St tonight
# Yes Equality
From The Daily Edge
# Yes Equality

A massive marriage equality mural is going up on George's St tonight

Apr 10th 2015, 10:15 AM 11,587 Views 1 Comment

Artist Joe Caslin has a big job ahead.

# street-art - Thursday 26 March, 2015

Rain-activated street art is exactly what Ireland needs
# Let It Rain
From The Daily Edge
# Let It Rain

Rain-activated street art is exactly what Ireland needs

Mar 26th 2015, 4:32 PM 3,520 Views 0 Comments

We have all the raw ingredients to make this work.

# street-art - Friday 20 February, 2015

This iconic piece of Dublin street art has been taken down
# Live And Love
From The Daily Edge
# Live And Love

This iconic piece of Dublin street art has been taken down

Feb 20th 2015, 4:57 PM 5,494 Views 1 Comment

The Maser piece was taken down this morning.

# street-art - Thursday 15 January, 2015

Marvel comics artist picks his Ireland XI for new mural on show in Cork city centre
# Street Art
From The42
# Street Art

Marvel comics artist picks his Ireland XI for new mural on show in Cork city centre

Jan 15th 2015, 5:00 PM 19,286 Views 22 Comments

Wait, is that Jason McAteer…?

# street-art - Wednesday 19 November, 2014

9 of the most sarcastic things that have ever happened
# Lowest Form Of Wit
From The Daily Edge
# Lowest Form Of Wit

9 of the most sarcastic things that have ever happened

Nov 19th 2014, 9:30 PM 40,819 Views 15 Comments

*rolls eyes*

# street-art - Saturday 8 November, 2014

Ireland's answer to Banksy has finally arrived
# Street Art
From The Daily Edge
# Street Art

Ireland's answer to Banksy has finally arrived

Nov 8th 2014, 2:00 PM 8,429 Views 5 Comments

They’re a bit naughty though. NSFW.

# street-art - Monday 20 October, 2014

It's all right, everyone - Banksy hasn't been arrested
# Street Art
From The Daily Edge
# Street Art

It's all right, everyone - Banksy hasn't been arrested

Oct 20th 2014, 2:47 PM 9,788 Views 0 Comments

It was all a hoax. A hoax that fooled a lot of people.

# street-art - Thursday 4 September, 2014

11 of the cheekiest bits of graffiti spotted around Ireland
# Writing On The Wall
From The Daily Edge
# Writing On The Wall

11 of the cheekiest bits of graffiti spotted around Ireland

Sep 4th 2014, 9:31 PM 75,282 Views 48 Comments

Never leave a gas ticket alone with a marker.

# street-art - Sunday 24 August, 2014

17 of the best examples of Irish street art
# Street Art
From The Daily Edge
# Street Art

17 of the best examples of Irish street art

Aug 24th 2014, 9:30 AM 42,062 Views 23 Comments

Street art! Get your street art!

# street-art - Saturday 28 June, 2014

Groups of young men across the country are creating street art, but why?
# Our Nation's Sons
# Our Nation's Sons

Groups of young men across the country are creating street art, but why?

Jun 28th 2014, 10:30 AM 12,938 Views 17 Comments

The project was created by Irish artist Joe Caslin.

# street-art - Tuesday 20 May, 2014

7 surprisingly creative acts of election poster vandalism
# Art Attack
From The Daily Edge
# Art Attack

7 surprisingly creative acts of election poster vandalism

May 20th 2014, 6:00 PM 49,366 Views 81 Comments

These folks take the well-worn “fake moustache” idea and throw it out the window.

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