Colourful murals brighten up Causeway Coast and Glens
Explore the beautiful artwork scattered across the Borough
Last updated 9th Aug 2021
Murals in the Causeway Coast and Glens Council area are bringing the town centres to life.
Spectacular new street art is taking shape as part of a wider scheme to increase the vibrancy in the town centres.
Some of the UK and Ireland’s leading street artists have started work on the colourful creations in Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Limavady, Portrush and Portstewart.
The paintings are to celebrate shared cultures and rich history on the gable walls, alleyways, and doors.
Five artworks in Limavady located in the alleyways off Market Street have been completed so far, with two additional designs set to be installed in mid-August, including one on Fleming Way off Main Street.
Artworks in Portrush, Portstewart, Coleraine and Ballymoney are at various stages of completion, with the installation work set to get underway along Castle Street in Ballycastle on August 7.
Welcoming the collection of stunning street art murals, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Richard Holmes, said: “We want to achieve a new sense of place in our town centres, creating colourful spaces where people want to spend time.
“Given the challenges our towns have faced in recent times we need to be innovative and forward thinking to encourage new and returning footfall, and these murals are already proving to be a fantastic talking point.
“In Ballymoney, one of the artworks has transformed the tall gable of an old mill building on Seymour Street with a huge striking image of a cow, while in Limavady one of the alleyways shows a leaping Irish Wolfhound, reflecting local folklore.
“This is just a small taste of the work so far, with further art set to emerge in the days and weeks ahead.
“We want to encourage people to visit our towns, enjoy these pieces, and in turn we hope this will translate in to support for our local businesses as their recovery from the pandemic continues.”
“It has never been more important to support our town centres and looking ahead, the stunning art, created by some of the most accomplished artists in the street art scene, will be long-term valuable assets for our town centres.”
Funding for the project has been provided by the Department for Communities through its Town Centre Covid-19 Recovery and Revitalisation programme.
Following a competitive tendering process, street art specialists Daisy Chain Inc. were commissioned in March 2021 to deliver the high-quality art installations.
Take a look at some of the projects involved👇
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes views the new street art on the wall of the Old Mill on Seymour Street, Ballymoney
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Richard Holmes shows the epic scale of the new street art on the wall of the Old Mill on Seymour Street, Ballymoney
Artist Shane O'Driscoll works on his creation at Church Street Car Park in Ballymoney
The mural art by Rob Hilken taking shape at the Queen's Street car park in Coleraine
Artist EMIC hard artwork creating his stunning mural at Queen's Street, Coleraine
Five artworks in Limavady located in the alleyways off Market Street have been completed so far by artists, with two additional designs set to be installed in mid-August
Art by KVLR being created at Atlantic Avenue in Portrush aspart of the project funded by the Department for Communities through its Town Centre Covid-19 Recovery and Revitalisation programme
A mural by artist JMK at The Crescent below Dominican College Portstewart paying tribute to the neighbouring hall's rock and roll past
A sea eagle mural by artist Danleo takes flight on a gable wall overlooking The Diamond in Portstewart
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