THERE IS AN ATTRACTIVE MURAL AT THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING
St John's Brass and Reed Band on Garryowen Road
A striking mural graces the side of St John's Brass and Reed Band's building on Garryowen Road in Limerick. Established in 1865, it's one of Limerick's oldest bands, contributing to the city's cultural development for over 150 years.
The band's home at 2 Garryowen Road shares its name with the famous Garryowen Football Club. This rugby union club, a mainstay of Limerick's sporting heritage, is known for its iconic "Garryowen kick" – a high kick designed to give the kicking team time to compete for the ball.
To celebrate the band's long history, Draw Out, a Limerick-based urban art initiative, commissioned Dublin-based artists Decoy and Without to create the mural. It features Jimmy McCormack, the band's current President, and former member Kevin Greaney, based on a 1958 photograph.
Decoy, known for his abstract shapes and patterns, and Without, with his background in sculpture and design, combined their unique styles to produce a vibrant and evocative artwork.
Draw Out, supported by Creative Ireland, Made in Limerick, and Limerick Arts Office, aims to create public art that inspires community engagement and celebrates local heritage. This mural is one of 29 original pieces across Limerick City, each reflecting the distinctive character of its area.
A striking mural graces the side of St John's Brass and Reed Band's building on Garryowen Road in Limerick. Established in 1865, it's one of Limerick's oldest bands, contributing to the city's cultural development for over 150 years.
The band's home at 2 Garryowen Road shares its name with the famous Garryowen Football Club. This rugby union club, a mainstay of Limerick's sporting heritage, is known for its iconic "Garryowen kick" – a high kick designed to give the kicking team time to compete for the ball.
To celebrate the band's long history, Draw Out, a Limerick-based urban art initiative, commissioned Dublin-based artists Decoy and Without to create the mural. It features Jimmy McCormack, the band's current President, and former member Kevin Greaney, based on a 1958 photograph.
Decoy, known for his abstract shapes and patterns, and Without, with his background in sculpture and design, combined their unique styles to produce a vibrant and evocative artwork.
Draw Out, supported by Creative Ireland, Made in Limerick, and Limerick Arts Office, aims to create public art that inspires community engagement and celebrates local heritage. This mural is one of 29 original pieces across Limerick City, each reflecting the distinctive character of its area.
THERE IS AN ATTRACTIVE MURAL AT THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING