ARTISTS Joey Heuvel and Aiobhan Ralph busy at work.

BRIGHTENING up Tuam's streetscape

Teenagers get creative with town's grey boxes

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Neha Kumari

Published: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 5:45 PM

Last updated: Wed 27 Aug 2025, 5:46 PM

A NEW project delivered by a group of talented Tuam creatives is grabbing the attention of passersby around the town.

The project called ‘Slay the Grey’ saw young people demonstrate their art skills on several traffic-light utility boxes and litter bins around town to bring a touch of vibrancy, joy and imagination to the streetscape.

Supported by Galway County Council’s Community Support Scheme 2025 Arts Grants, the project has been planned and implemented by a group of 11 members between the ages of 13 and 18 years from the Creative Youth Committee of Sparkcatchers.

Read the full story and see more of the artwork in this week's edition of The Tuam Herald, on sale in shops or buy our digital edition here