Press Releases

  1. Large Poppies (Red, Red, Red)

    Press release 15/1/2018

    A major exhibition of work by pioneering German Expressionist painter Emil Nolde (1867-1956) will be presented at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, from 14 February to 10 June 2018.
  2. Hennessy Portrait Prize 2017 winner Jack Hickey, pictured in front of his winning painting, 'My Time'. Photograph by Leon Farrell.

    Press release 29/11/2017

    Jack Hickey announced as winner of the Hennessy Portrait Prize 2017
  3. John Butler Yeats (1839-1922), 'Portrait of Elizabeth Corbet ‘Lolly’ Yeats' - detail. Courtesy, Sotheby’s.

    Press release 27/9/2017

    National Gallery of Ireland purchases works at Sotheby’s London sale, ‘Yeats: The Family Collection’

  4. Press release 17/08/2017

    There are just four weeks left to see the extraordinary exhibition Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry at the National Gallery of Ireland, before it closes on 17 September. 
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    Press release 27/7/2017

    A new interactive website, www.connectvermeer.ie, designed to complement the current exhibition and catalogue, Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry, was today (Wednesday 26th July) launched by the National Gallery of Ireland.
  6. Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), 'Woman with a Balance', c. 1663–4. Widener Collection. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington.

    Press release 19/7/2017

    Discover the fascinating connections between Vermeer and his contemporaries through a new interactive website www.connectvermeer.org 
  7. Mainie Jellett (1897-1944), 'A composition - sea rhythm'. © National Gallery of Ireland

    Press release 7/7/2017

    Join us in the National Gallery of Ireland on Sunday 23 July for 'Ealaín', a special day celebrating Irish art and culture. A full day programme of activities is themed around the Irish collection, including tours, talks, workshops and performances for all to enjoy. Admission is free. No booking required.
  8. View of the newly refurbished Grand Gallery in the National Gallery of Ireland. Photo © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Press release 14/6/2017

    National Gallery of Ireland reopens its historic wings after extensive refurbishment and modernisation.
  9. 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. 
  10. 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.