Following a long-running battle with planners, the beautiful Claddagh mural on Claddagh Jewellers Ireland was painted over at the start of July.

City planners objected to the design, scale and colour scheme of the iconic mural, which features the Claddagh, a Galway Hooker and, of course, Claddagh rings. (Text from Galway Independent).

Petition:

Please sign to show that the people of Galway disagree! Even if it was too late to stop the covering up of this mural, it is an absolute disgrace to remove art from the City when other building are left dilapidated and in need of attention.

People of Galway, please SIGN THIS PETITION to RESTORE this iconic mural! @GalwayHour pic.twitter.com/CIqemRmEqa

Photo from: Claddagh Jewellers

@ CladdaghGalway

Shop Street, Galway, Ireland