Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Senator Lynn Ruane (left) Twitter/Lynn Ruane

Renowned artist Joe Caslin is transforming Trinity's front square to advocate for kinder drug laws

The project is due to be finished this weekend.

A MURAL ADVOCATING ‘help not harm’ of Ireland’s drug users is currently being finished on a building in Trinity College.

The piece, from renowned artist Joe Caslin, is currently being completed near the front square of Trinity.

The theme of the piece is about a new Bill currently before the Oireachtas which wants to treat drug addicts medically and not have them put into our prison systems.

The installation, called Volunteers, is being backed by Senator Lynn Ruane and Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin who believe that a health-led approach that recognises the complexity of drug use is a better way forward rather than the current system.

Joe Caslin’s artwork rose to prominence when he painted a picture of two men embracing on the wall of a building at the bottom of Geroge’s Street prior to the gay marriage referendum.

He has done similar works in Galway and Edinburgh.

90376244_90376244 The mural before the gay marriage referendum. Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland Sam Boal / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

 

Read: Leo Varadkar’s first words as Fine Gael leader: ‘Prejudice has no hold in this Republic’ >

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
9 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds