Coastival kicked off in Dun Laoghaire last Saturday, July 1, and Sunday July 2.
The Nautical Star Compass was on the East Pier, Dún Laoghaire from July 1st to 9th.
This specially commissioned piece of 3D Street Art for Coastival designed by 3D Street Art Ireland created an optical illusion which tricks the mind into believing that 2D artwork is actually three dimensional.
Visitors could interact with the piece by taking pictures at a set viewing point which will see them become part of the 3D illusion.
A perfect ‘instamoment’!
Visitors also enjoyed Atmosphere, a seaside special event themed around Balloons, Kites and Flight on Newtownsmith, Dún Laoghaire.
Keith Mitchell & Lauren Mitchell 3 both from Shankill
pictured at Newtownsmith during Atmoshere, a seaside special event for Coastival themed around Balloons, Kites and Flight as part of Coastival in Dun Laoghaire
The Kite Zone featured stunt kites, large static kites and tournaments hosted by Francois and the Pure Magic team.
There was kite flying competitions and a chance to make your own kite in the “make and do” area.
The ‘Anyone 4 Science’ flight team was also on hand making mini rockets and the Balloon Zone featured all shapes and sizes made by top balloon modellers.
Visitors also relaxed in the Chill Zone featuring Volleyball skills, beach games, strolling characters and beach loungers.
Denis Murphy & Sophie Murphy 6 both from Dalkey
pictured at Newtownsmith during Atmoshere, a seaside special event for Coastival themed around Balloons, Kites and Flight as part of Coastival in Dun Laoghaire.
There was also an eclectic mix of all-time favourite family movies showing at Outdoor Movies on the Green.
Still to come this week at Coastival is “A visit to Dún Laoghaire for Coastival is unmissable from July 1st to 9th to celebrate the lazy hazy days of summer by the sea with over 120 fantastic events on land and water – including Atmosphere, Outdoor Movies, Coastival nights live music & comedy, family fun day at the LexIcon, free sailing, kayaking, cruises and much more.” said An Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Denis O’Callaghan, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.