Press Releases

  1. Naturalistic half-length portrait of a pale woman with her dark hair pinned up and wearing a high-necked black blouse with floral detailing at the throat

    National Gallery of Ireland launches Sarah Cecilia Harrison Essay Prize

    27/05/2022: Closing date for entries is 9 September 2022.
  2. A black and white ink drawing of a woman leaning against a man, their shadows cast on the ground.

    Celebration of James Joyce’s Ulysses at National Gallery of Ireland this summer

    18/05/2022: Free exhibition Celebrating Ulysses opens on 21 May 2022
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    Ireland gets creative for Drawing Day with National Gallery of Ireland and hubs across the country

    16/05/2022: Annual celebration of drawing on Saturday 21 May 2022
  4. Logos of the Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize

    National Gallery of Ireland announces return of popular art competitions: Zurich Portrait Prize and Zurich Young Portrait Prize 2022

    06/04/2022: Call-out to artists, children and young people across the country for entries.
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    National Gallery of Ireland launches extraordinary new exhibition celebrating works of Alberto Giacometti

    05/04/2022: Giacometti: From Life showcases over 50 sculptures, paintings and drawings.
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    Six schools selected for Your Gallery at School programme at National Gallery of Ireland

    14/03/2022: Children of all ages to participate in Your Gallery at School initiative
  7. Artist Hughie O'Donoghue standing in his studio in front of two large artworks depicting Michael Collins and Wuffa.

    New artworks by renowned artist Hughie O’Donoghue on display in iconic Shaw Room at National Gallery of Ireland

    11/03/2022: Hughie O’Donoghue: Original Sins opens on 12 March 2022
  8. Two researchers looking at a laptop with rare books lying on the table on cushions

    National Gallery of Ireland launches new digital collections platform

    10/03/2022: Source celebrates the personal stories of Irish artists.
  9. Abstract painting of concentric shapes in various orange, blue and green tones.

    Discover rebel women artists with the National Gallery of Ireland

    08/03/2022: New online art appreciation course running this spring.
  10. Chalk drawing of trees beside a lake by Thomas Gainsborough

    Gainsborough drawings on display for first time in Ireland in new exhibition

    03/03/2022: Exciting discovery of artist’s early landscapes sheds light on his techniques.