Press Releases

  1. View of the Gallery's Merrion Square facade at an angle

    Press release 12/6/2017-2

    On Thursday 15 June the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin reopens to the public following a period of extensive refurbishment and modernisation of its historic wings on Merrion Square. 
  2. Gerry Davis (b.1985), 'Portrait of Henry Shefflin', 2017. © Gerry Davis. Photo © National Gallery of Ireland

    Press release 12/6/2017-1

    Portrait of All-Ireland championship hurler, Henry Shefflin, by Gerry Davis joins National Portrait Collection, commissioned by the National Gallery of Ireland as part of the Hennessy Portrait Prize.
  3. Simone Mancini, Head of Conservation, National Gallery of Ireland; Sean Rainbird, Director, National Gallery of Ireland; and Peter Keegan, Country Executive for Ireland, Bank of America Merrill Lynch; at a preview of Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife in the refurbished Shaw Room of the National Gallery of Ireland, following a conservation and research project funded by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Art Conservation Project. Photo © Maxwell Photography

    Press release 6/6/2017

    The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife returns to permanent display in the refurbished National Gallery of Ireland following a conservation and research project funded by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Art Conservation Project.
  4. Magnus Modus

    Press release 1/6/2017

    The National Gallery of Ireland presents 'Magnus Modus' by Joseph Walsh, a sculpture commissioned by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the National Gallery of Ireland under the Per Cent for Art Scheme.
  5. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), 'Boy bitten by a Lizard', c.1594-5. © The National Gallery, London.

    Press release 4/5/2017

    Last chance to see Beyond Caravaggio.
  6. Overall Winner; Laura Hurley, Co. Cork

    Press release 6/4/2017

    Imagining Ireland in 2116
  7. Margaret Clarke (1884-1961), 'Study of Julia with Toothache'.

    Press release 28/4/2017

    Margaret Clarke: An Independent Spirit
  8. Gary Hynes and Vera Klute at the unveiling of portrait commission

    Press release 3/4/2017

    National Gallery of Ireland unveils new portrait commission as part of Hennessy Portrait Prize.
  9. Gareth Reid (b.1974), 'Graham Norton (b.1963), Broadcaster, Comedian, Actor and Writer', 2017.

    Press release 15/3/2017

    Sky Arts portrait commission of Graham Norton by Gareth Reid.

  10. National Gallery of Ireland to reopen historic wings on Thursday 15th June 2017

    National Gallery to reopen following extensive building works