One may notice colourful traffic control boxes around Dublin. The first one was painted back in 2013. A trial run included just 11 traffic signal boxes on Dublin’s Northside as part of the Dublin Canvas project. This inspiration is rooted in David Murtagh’s Australian trip. On his return, he wanted to do the same in Dublin. The trial was a great success. He runs Dublin Canvas on behalf of Dublin City Council. Read more about it here. 900+ boxes across County Dublin were painted by the end of Autumn 2025.
Now, we can spot them here and there. They add a very personal touch to Dublin streets. Some of them refer to a nearby spot or attraction. Foxes are very popular!
Three foxes were spotted near each other in Dublin 9. One being a real one! So, my collection has just begun. Stay tuned for more.
