Press Releases

  1. Kim Haughton's photo of horses in a ghost estate

    Special display of photographs at National Gallery of Ireland

    20/07/2020: Reined In: Photographs from Irish Horse showcases work by four photographers
  2. A detail of a work by Fiona Harrington - half an eggshell lined with lace

    New exhibition of work created by contemporary artists during lockdown

    17/07/2020: Lace, Paint, Hair opens on 25 July 2020: artists Fiona Harrington, Cian McLoughlin, Eimear Murphy
  3. Caricature of George Bernard Shaw

    Exhibition celebrates George Bernard Shaw’s legacy

    10/07/2020: Shaw and the Gallery: A Priceless Education opens 13 July 2020
  4. Facade of Millennium Wing entrance to National Gallery of Ireland

    National Gallery of Ireland begins phased reopening from 29 June 2020

    26/06/2020: Favourite works from the national collection on display to the public again.
  5. Photo of a jockey covered in mud

    Celebration of the horse in Irish life, history and art

    11/06/2020: Free virtual tour of landmark exhibition Irish Horse at the National Gallery of Ireland.
  6. Drawing Day 2020 logo

    'Go big and stay home!'

    08/05/2020: National Gallery of Ireland announces National Drawing Day 2020 will take place in homes around the country.
  7. Photo of Mary Keane

    Board of National Gallery of Ireland elects Mary Keane as new Chair

    07/05/2020: The Board of Governors and Guardians of the National Gallery of Ireland has elected Mary Keane as its new Chair.  
  8. Logos for Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize

    National Gallery of Ireland launches Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize

    08/04/2020: Call-out to artists, children and young people for entries to national competitions
  9. Botanical drawing

    Irish botanical art at the National Gallery of Ireland this Spring

    06/03/2020: Free exhibition Drawn from Nature: Irish Botanical Art opens on 7 March 2020.
  10. A rainbow flag with OUTing the Past, Dublin 2020 on it