National Gallery of Ireland

The National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square, beside Leinster House, and another on Clare Street. It was founded in 1854 and opened its doors ten years later. The Gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish paintings and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and Dutch masters painting, including a number of Turner’s that go on display every January. With family drop in corners, a range of talks and tours, permanent and temporary collections, it’s a wonderful place to spend a day browsing beautiful art. The current director is Sean Rainbird.