Press Releases

  1. Black and white photograph of Samuel Beckett in later years, sitting at a marble table outside a cafe in Paris with two teacups on the table.

    Press Release - Visual Poetry: The Photography of John Minihan

    Opens on 14 March 2026 at the National Gallery of Ireland

  2. National Gallery of Ireland Welcomes Over One Million Visitors in 2025

    Exhibition highlights of the year include ‘Picasso: From the Studio’, ‘Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone. The Art of Friendship’ and ‘Turner’s Watercolours: Scotland’s Vaughan Bequest’.
  3. A watercolour painting of a sunset

    Turner as Inspiration opens 1 January 2026 at National Gallery of Ireland

    29/12/2025: Annual cultural pilgrimage a new-year highlight for art lovers across the country
  4. A painting of a young woman wearing a grey jumper, leaning her head on her arm

    Winners of AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize announced at National Gallery of Ireland

    25/11/2025: Daniel Nelis wins AIB Portrait Prize; Guorui Sui wins AIB Young Portrait Prize 2025
  5. A figure stands at a window, holding a framed certificate.

    Deirdre Kelly wins the National Gallery of Ireland's Sarah Cecilia Harrison Essay Prize

    20/11/2025
  6. A female figure dressed in black stand beside a female figure wearing a brown suit, looking at artwork created by children.

    National Outreach for Your Gallery at School at the National Gallery of Ireland

    18/11/2025: Open Call for Your Gallery at School Announced by the National Gallery of Ireland in Partnership with Schools Partner, SMBC Aviation Capital
  7. Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), 'Merry Christmas in the Baron's Hall', 1838. © National Gallery of Ireland.

    Christmas at the National Gallery of Ireland

    05/11/2025: Festive gifts, events for all the family, and magical moments await!
  8. A group of young people standing around discussing prints and painting on a table.

    National Gallery of Ireland seeks students to join Transition Year / youth work placements

    26/08/2025: National Gallery of Ireland in partnership with Schools Partner SMBC Aviation Capital opens applications for young people for 2025/2026 academic year
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    National Gallery of Ireland and AIB announce shortlists for AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2025

    19/08/2025: 46 artists shortlisted from 20 counties across the island of Ireland
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    Maurice Marinot – On Paper, In Glass at the National Gallery of Ireland

    01/08/2025