Twenty young artists have given Kilbarrack DART station a well-deserved bright makeover with a stunning mural.
It was unveiled on Thursday, much to the anticipation of North Dublin commuters, and promotes a message of change.
The stunning piece was the brainchild of Iarnroid Eireann, public art consultancy Fresco and their network of artists, and youth service Sphere 17.
It focuses on the idea that change is possible with local teenagers contributing their own ideas and discussions to the creation.
The bright colours aim to inspire positive change and have an impact on those that live and work in the area as well as on commuters that simply pass through.
The artists also hoped that it would change how the people of Kilbarrack see themselves and their local area and employ a more positive outlook.
Buildings and Facilities Manager for Iarnród Éireann, Joy Murray said that the North Dublin station is an integral part of the community.
She said: "Kilbarrack is an important station on our DART network, and the DART service is an important part of the Kilbarrack community.
"It has been a pleasure to see the ideas and thoughts of the young people of the area develop into a new artwork which we hope will inspire all of us to follow that message of positive change.
"We are grateful to Sphere 17 and the many young people who participated, and to Subset/Fresco Consulting for their creative guidance.”
Hannah Creevey of Fresco Consulting said that the artists were blown away by the teenagers' enthusiasm.
She said: "We’re delighted to be part of their vision, community and positivity through the eye of street art.
"One of the best things was experiencing the excitement and engagement of the youth group in order to express their positive message to every in the community and beyond.”
One of the youth leaders said that the group of teens were determined to portray their home in a positive light.
Lee Cummins said: "The young people of Kilbarrack felt it was really important to portray their area in a lighter, friendlier way and felt that following on from the last couple of years, a message of support and kindness was essential for them.
"Some of the young people involved have been quoted to say that they enjoyed the project and learning how to spray paint with the artists, they learned the importance of art and the street art processes and that overall, they had a positive experience.
"They also felt that having the opportunity to work out in public with others was a highlight and they're grateful to be a part of something so good for their community.
"The local response has also been great, which is one of the many reasons this initiative has been so worthwhile.”
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