Artists Adam and Darren Warren putting the finishing touches to the Killarney Mural with Mayor of Kerry Brendan Cronin, in Killarney at the weekend. Photo: Don MacMonagle repro free photo Press release: Kerry Walls Project, as part of the Creative Ireland Kerry programme. As part of Creative Ireland Kerry 2020, and supported by the stimulus fund announced by Minister Catherine Martin on July 24th, The Walls Project is bringing its trademark high profile murals to a number of locations in Kerry. The Walls Project, best known for managing the ground-breaking Waterford Walls festival since 2015, has been working with Kerry County Council Arts Office ¦ Creative Ireland Kerry and Killarney and Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne Municipal Districts to bring art to prominent locations in Killarney, Castleisland and Scartaglin. Work began this week on the mural in Killarney town, at Clovers Lane near and the Glebe car park. This work, by the artist ADW will present in a vivid, eye catching manner, a depiction of our built and cultural heritage, from the industries in the lanes to the estate town and our ecclesiastical heritage. “The Walls Project is delighted to bring the street art magic to Kerry,” says Edel Tobin, Creative Director of The Walls Project. “This project was the brainchild of the Kerry Arts Office who contacted me and my team six months ago to paint three walls in Co Kerry. ADW is kicking off with the first wall in Killarney and I hope the artwork will bring as much joy and pride to Kerry people as it has in other parts of the country.” The Arts Office and Edel Tobin of the Walls Project discussed the potential to deliver some key murals in the timeframe allowed for the stimulus fund. ‘The Creative Ireland stimulus fund allowed for creative place making and the ask for murals, relevant to local places, has been across Municipal Districts,’ advised Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer, Kerry County Council. Killarney Municipal District Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Brendan Cronin, stated ‘’There are many layers of history and heritage in the story of Killarney; one that continues to evolve. This mural will give an insight into some of the people of the past and how they made their living in the town of Killarney’. ‘It is intended this mural will enhance our sense of place and inspire further creativity in our town. This mural is traditional in style but we hope to follow in 2021 with a mix of style and themes to reflect modern and contemporary art as well as unique aspects of the Killarney story. We will be looking for walls and themes so if members of the public have suggestions, we are always willing to engage,’ says Eileen O’ Donoghue Municipal District Officer. End Queries to arts@kerrycoco.ie or 066 7183541.