New Louth mural completes mythical urban art trail

DRAWDA Urban Art Trail completes its magical and mystical tour of ancient Ireland with the final mural of Balor on Scotch Hall on Marsh Road, by acclaimed Spanish artist Moxaico.

Produced by Love Drogheda BID and Droichead Arts Centre, the mural will complete the series of murals that have enlivened the city and brought colour, life and magic to unexpected spaces in the town.

An ancient deity of the sun, Balor was a leader of the Fomorians, a group of supernatural beings often depicted as antagonists in Irish myths.

He 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 who have been explored in some of our earlier murals including the The Dagda, The Morrigan and Amergin.

Balor was linked to the Boyne via the Standing Stones at Baltray, at the mouth of the River Boyne.

Towering in scale and rich in detail, this striking piece will be one of the largest murals in Ireland, fusing vibrant urban art with ancient storytelling.

Moxaico’s dynamic interpretation of the epic battle between the one-eyed giant Balor and his grandson, the warrior Lugh, brings a powerful new dimension to the trail, cementing Drogheda’s place as a hub of Irish Mythology and storytelling.

Nestled in Ireland’s Ancient East, the Boyne Valley, follows the path of the river Boyne which has been known from before the 2nd Century, and has historical, archaeological, and mythical significance.

The Medieval City of Drogheda with its ancient gates and walls, sacred sites and battlegrounds provides the perfect backdrop for the free, citywide, celebration of Ireland’s mythological heritage.

The DRAWDA Urban Art Trail is comprised of eight outdoor murals throughout the town by local, national and international artists, these stories capture the imagination of young and old.

To immerse yourself further in the storytelling, a self-guided audio trail, accessible through QR codes next to each mural, will take you on a journey through these legends of Ireland’s Ancient East.

The trail is based on Anthony Murphy's retelling of the ancient stories, adapted by Gráinne Rafferty and performed by Niall O'Brien and Gráinne Rafferty, with an original soundscape by Niall Gregory, and edited by Sean McCluskey at Basement Sounds.

The magic of the Boyne Valley, part of Ireland's Ancient East, comes alive as the art trail embraces the historical, archaeological, and mythical significance of the Boyne River. Drogheda's Medieval town, with its ancient gates, sacred sites, and battlegrounds, serves as a perfect backdrop for celebrating Ireland's mythological heritage freely.

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 and Drogheda Height for Hire.