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DRAWDA - a curated multidisciplinary public arts programme that took place in Drogheda, Co. Louth between November 2021, and April 2022, culminating in an Urban Art Trail throughout the town focusing on key figures and moments from our mythological past.
Balor by Moxaico which can be seen on the side of Scotch Hall, Marsh Rd., as well as viewed from Dublin Rd. He was a leader of the Fomorians, a group of supernatural beings often depicted as antagonists in Irish myths and Balor is known for his evil eye, which could cause death or destruction when opened and is known for the battle between the Fomorians and the Tuatha De Danann.
As well as Balor, there are 7 other murals located throughout the town and beside 6 of the murals, you can download the Audio Trail and hear the stories associated with each: Credits: Stories by Anthony Murphy. Adapted by Gráinne Rafferty. Performed by Niall O'Brien and Gráinne Rafferty. Original soundscape by Niall Gregory. Sound Editor Sean McCluskey at Basement Sounds.
DRAWDA is a legacy programme, making use of shared public outdoor streets & walls, and engaging with a new and wider audience. Working with local collaborators, the local authority and key cultural providers, it has created a visual vibrancy and a cascade of colour in the town, reinvigorating derelict public places and streets. The project is inclusive, and has supported over 16 artists in its delivery to date.
Produced by Droichead Arts Centre in partnership with Love Drogheda BID. Funded by Louth County Council, Fáilte Ireland Urban Animation Fund, the Arts Council in the Open, Faoin Spéir Initiative, and Town & Village Accelerated Measures funding. Supported by the Marcy Hotel, Murtagh's of Drogheda, Colour Trend, and Drogheda Complete Hire.
