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Explore and Learn

Ian Maleney

Writer Ian Maleney on two works in Shaping Ireland
The Colour of Ireland

Ella McSweeney investigates Ireland's true natural colour palette
The Island, A Prospect

A new poem by Paula Meehan written in response to Shaping Ireland
Shaping Ireland: Visualising the Anthropocene

Exploring the relationship between humans and nature

Explainer: Who were the Irish painter-etchers?

Five quick facts to know before you visit.
Finding Power

An installation by artist Joe Caslin
Community Partner Exhibition: EVE Castleview

A special display of artwork created as part of a community partn
International Women's Day

A look at some of the incredible works by women in our collection

Podcasts

Listen to a selection of National Gallery of Ireland podcasts

Andrew Graham Dixon

Adriaen Collaert (1560-1618), St Patrick, 1603. Photograph © National Gallery of Ireland

Saint Patrick

Explore the dramatic life of our patron saint

This is your art, your gallery

Inspiration for the Nation