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Thread: There are now hundreds of thousands of new Irish passport holders, so I’d like to introduce our newer family members to some of the cultural institutions of the Irish people. 
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. The collection is an encyclopaedic group of Old Master paintings with superb representation of Dutch, Italian 17th C, French, Spanish, British & Irish artists. The gallery is one of the finest in Western Europe
Here’s your chance to acquire some of my contemporary art via an Affordable Art Project. The offer ends 30th September
The Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art. This is the oldest & best modern art gallery in Ireland. It includes the Francis Bacon Studio & a group of his works as well as an exciting collection of international & contemporary artists.
The National Museum of Ireland has several locations. The main one on Kildare St., Dublin hosts Ireland’s magnificent archaeological collections including the Tara Brooch & Derrynaflan Chalice & other Celtic masterpieces. It holds Irish artefacts from the Stone Age to today
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork. This a national cultural institution which holds a representative collection of Irish art - with a special holding of works by women artists. The museum is much loved by Cork people
Lewis Glucksman Gallery is the art gallery of University College Cork. It focuses on Irish academic contemporary art. It is popular for its novel architecture & setting.
The Model, Home of the Niland Collection, Sligo. The Model is one of the country’s best collections of Irish modern art with a special focus on the work of Jack B Yeats. Yeats was the brother of the poet & the Irish establishment artist for much of the 20th C
Limerick City Gallery of Art. Limerick is a major cultural centre for art & heritage. The City Art Gallery hosts an impressive collection of Irish art as well as regular exhibits & community engagement. It’s one of my favourite museums.
Hunt Museum, Limerick. One of Ireland’s greatest jewels, this collection of superb artefacts includes everything from a model of a horse believed by some to be by Leonardo to Picasso, Giacometti, Renoir & Henry Moore amongst others.
Highlanes Gallery Drogheda. Since opening in 2006, the Highlanes has rapidly become the most exciting gallery outside of Dublin. It has a permanent collection of Irish art as well as hosting regular exhibitions.
Irish Jewish Museum, Dublin. Based in an old synagogue it hosts an important collection of artefacts & memorabilia related to the Irish Jewish community. Harry Kernoff lived nearby.
Gallery of Photography, Dublin. This is the country’s finest gallery for photography exhibitions & is paired with the National Library’s Photo Gallery opposite it. A must visit in Dublin & adjacent to the Irish Film Institute (Independent movies)
Old Library, Trinity College Dublin. This is the oldest library, 1712-33, (& one of many) in the University. It holds a superb collection of manuscripts, early printed books & collections. Of its 6 million books the greatest treasure is the 800AD Book of Kells.
Irish Museum of Modern Art. The Museum is at Kilmainham & occupies a 17th C Building. There is a small collection & regular exhibitions. The nicest part of the museum is the 16th C knot garden reconstruction
Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle. The Library is probably the finest collection of Far & Middle Eastern art & writing in Western Europe. Amongst other masterpieces are the oldest copies of the Koran, Talmud & Christian Gospels. There are superb collections of prints
Castletown House & Russborough House. Ireland is scattered with Georgian palaces - of which these two are amongst the finest. Castletown is probably the largest & it’s print room & Italian salon major survivals. Russborough probably has the finest plasterwork in Ireland
Douglas Hyde Gallery, Trinity College. This is the contemporary art gallery of the University & hosts a changing roster of local artists. It’s also a homage to concrete
Glebe House & Gallery Donegal. The Glebe Gallery has a small but choice collection of art. Artists represented include Stanley Spencer, Camille Souter, Victor Pasmore, Picasso, Guttuso, Landseer & Hokusai
James Joyce Centre. Ireland’s many famous writers have a number of museums, festivals & Summer Schools devoted to them. Joyce immortalised the city in his masterpiece Ulysses (1922). The Centre has regular exhibitions as well as a permanent display in an 18th C mansion
Marsh’s Library, Dublin. Ireland is a nation of libraries, many with important national & international collections. Even local ones have expert librarians to help. Marsh’s is the oldest public library (1707 AD) in the country & a hymn to literature
Ross Castle, Killarney, Co Kerry. I’ve chosen the 15th C Ross Tower in the wilderness that is the National Park - expertly restored & furnished to represent the many castles around the island
Rock of Cashel, Co Tipperary. Probably the greatest monument in Ireland & anciently the seat of the Kings of Munster. Much of the site is 12-13th C. Of particular note are the Round Tower (c1100AD) & Cormac’s Chapel (1127AD) - a masterpiece of Hiberno-Romanesque
I’m keen that my work is accessible & that most people have the chance to acquire some of it at a special price. Its your chance to own some Affordable Art. Please take a look
