Irish street artist Maser has transformed an old derelict fire station in Limerick city centre as part of the Team Limerick Clean-up (TLC) project to engage people in street art and bring attention to the clean-up project.
Maser worked with local volunteers to upgrade the exterior of the old fire station on Limerick's Thomas Street using his distinctive geometric and bold prints and patterns.
The artwork was unveiled today by former Ireland and Munster rugby player Paul O'Connell, who is ambassador for Team Limerick Clean-up, which saw a record 18,500 volunteers clean up their streets and neighbourhoods across the city last Easter, in what is one of the biggest voluntary clean up campaigns across Europe.
Maser, whose family are natives of Co Limerick, is one of Ireland's best known street artists.
He has worked on major art projects across the world including initiatives with U2 and Damien Dempsey.
He also worked in Limerick during its year as national city of culture in 2014.
Maser said his street artwork is his passion, and it engages people and gets them to explore their cities.
Paul O'Connell said the artwork marks a 'thank you' to the volunteers who took part in TLC, a reminder of the campaign to come next year, and is a daily message to people to have pride in their own neighbourhoods and communities.
