Cast your vote now for "Balor" by Moxaico-click here.
The latest in the DRAWDA urban Art Trail series, "Balor" by artist Moxaico (Daniel Fernandez) has been nominated for Street Art Cities "Best Mural of 2025". Located on the Marsh Road, the formidable, one-eyed cyclops casts his glare over the Marsh Road, Dublin Road and Marys Street.
Balor was the king of the Fomorians, the dark or evil deities who were eternally at odds with their light or good counterparts, the Tuatha Dé Danann. He was a giant Cyclops-like king who was really a deity of the sun in its destructive or harmful aspect. An ancient prophecy suggested that Balor would be killed by his own grandson, a prophecy that was fulfilled in the second battle of Moytura, when Balor was slain by his grandson, Lugh Lámhfada.
Expertly crafted by world-renowned Spanish Urban painter, Moxaico, this giant ancient god has been added to the DRAWDA Urban Art Trail, making 8 giant murals in total, each depicting a mythological god or goddess from Ireland's Ancient mythology. Maps to the self-guided trail can be downloaded HERE.
Cast your vote now for "Balor" by Moxaico-click here.
The project is a collaborative effort by Droichead ArtsCentre, Love Drogheda BIDS, and Louth County Council, curated by Dee Walsh n association with mythologist Anthony Murphy.
The magic of the Boyne Valley, 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. The Urban Art Trail breathes new life into lesser visited public spaces and streets, infusing the town with visual vibrancy and a cascade of colours across a total of 8 sites. DRAWDA brings together local, national, and international artists in a beautiful celebration of creativity.
This outstanding project is made possible through the support and funding of several entities, including Louth County Council, Failte Ireland Urban Animation Fund, the Arts Council In the Open, Faoin Spéir Initiative, Love Drogheda B.I.D.S., and Town & Village Accelerated Measures funding. Special thanks to Murtaghs of Drogheda and Drogheda Hire Sales for their continued support, and to Scotch Hall Shopping Centre .
