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Art Galleries and Crafts – SOUTHERN IRELAND
DUBLIN CITY
Hugh Lane Gallery, Charlemont House, 22 Parnell Square North, Dublin, County Dublin, S.I.
01 874 1903 – www.hughlane.ie
(Tue-Thurs) 09.30-18.00, (Fri-Sat) 09.30-17.00 (Sun) 11.00-17.00 Admission to the Permanent Collection is Free
The gallery was founded in 1908 by wealthy Sir Hugh Lane. The Lane Bequest pictures which form the main exhibition in the gallery contain some important paintings including Manet’s Eva Gonzales, Pissarro’s Printemps, Berthe Morisot’s Joor D’Ete and Renoir.
National Gallery Of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin, County Dublin, S.I. Tel – 01 661 5133 – www.nationalgallery.ie
Mon-Sat 09.30-17.30 Thurs 09.30-20.30 Sun 12.00-17.30
Houses the National Collection of Irish Art and European Master Paintings.
Irish Museum Of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin, County Dublin, S.I.
01 612 9900 – www.modernart.ie
(Tue-Sat) 10.00-17.30, (Sun) 12.00-17.00 Free Guided Tours Tuesday to Sunday 12.00 – 17.30
The gallery contains a regularly changing collection of works that combine items from European Collections with Irish Collections.
SOUTH WEST
Crawford Municipal Art Galley, Emmet Place, Cork, County Cork, S.I.
021 427 3377 - www.crawfordartgallery.com
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.00
This building built in 1724 as a customs house and converted into a school of art in 1884. It now houses an excellent permanent collection which includes works by Jack Yeats and Sean Keating as well as works of the British Newlyn and St Ives Schools.
Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street, Old City, Cork, County Cork, S.I.
021 427 2022 - www.triskelart.com
(Mon-Sat) 10.00-17.30
This small arts centre houses two galleries with rotating exhibits. In addition is also organises a variety of cultural events including music, film, literature, theatre and visual arts.
West Cork Arts Centre, The Sutherland Centre, North Street, Skibbereen, County Cork, S.I.
021 822 090 – (Mon-Sat) 10.00-18.00 Winter closing times 17.00
This art centre shows changing exhibits of Irish art and a permanent collection of Cork crafts.
Cork Vision Centre, At St Peters, North Main Street, Cork, County Cork, S.I.
021 427 9925 - www.corkvisioncentre.com
Tues – Sat 10.00-17.00
Offers visitors the opportunity to explore Cork’s past, present and future through exhibitions and events.
WESTERN
Croagh Patrick Visitors Centre, Murrisk, 5 miles from Westport, Murrisk, County Mayo, S.I.
098 64115 - www.croagh-patrick.com
April – May 10.00-18.00 June-August 10.00-19.00 Sept & Oct 11.00-17.00 Nov – March ( limited opening times please call )
Croagh Patrick is Ireland’s Holy Mountain. At the base is Croagh Patrick Visitors Centre, craft shop and tea room.
Limerick City Gallery Of Art, Carnegie Building, Pery Square, Limerick, County Limerick, S.I.
061 310 633 – Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00 Thurs 10.00-19.00 Sat 10.00-13.00
Founded in 1948 and houses 18, 19 and 20C collections by Irish Artists.
Angela Woulfe Gallery, 16 Pery Square, Limerick, County Limerick, S.I.
061 310 164 - www.angelawoulfegallery.com
Mon-Fri 11.00-17.00 Sat 11.00-14.00
Original oil paintings by Angela Woulfe and guest artists. The gallery hosts an annual Christmas exhibition.
Chris Doswell’s Gallery, Nicholas Street, Limerick, County Limerick, S.I.
061 318 292 – www.doswellprints.com
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.30 Sat 10.30-14.30
This gallery offers regular exhibitions as well as original prints from leading Irish print makers.
EASTERN
SOUTH EAST
The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, County Waterford, S.I.
058 489 44 – Tues – Sat 10.00-17.00
Housed in a 17C buttermarket this centre has exhibition space for local, national and international artists. The area infront of the market is is reputed to have been used for public executions.
Smithwicks Brewery, In the Abbey yard, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, S.I.
05 621936
Free audio visual presentation and ale tasting July-Aug (Monday-Friday) 15.00
This is the oldest brewery in Ireland which was started in 1710. Which offers an audio visual presentation of the brewery which includes free ale tasting.
NORTH WEST
Sligo Art Gallery, Yeats Memorial Building, Hyde Bridge, Sligo, County Sligo, S.I.
071 458 47 - www.sligoartgallery.com
Mon-Sat 10.00-17.30
The gallery hosts up to twenty exhibitions and events each year, please contact before visiting to see what exhibitions are available at the time.
Model Arts and Niland Gallery, The Mall, Sligo, County Sligo, S.I.
071 914 1405 - www.modelart.ie
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.30 Sun 11.00-16.00 Closed Mondays
A premier arts centre in Ireland with collections of Paul Henry and Louis Le Broquy.
Taylor’s Art Gallery and Picture Framing, Castlebaldwin, Castlebaldwin, County Sligo, S.I.
0719 165 138
Mon-Sat 09.00-18.00
Five large exhibition rooms with exhibits from local, national and international artists.
Leitrim Crystal, Market Yard Centre, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, S.I. Tel – 0719 622 255
Mon-Sat 09.00-18.00
Visitors are welcome to view this crystal being designed, cut and engraved.
Carrickmacross Lace Gallery, Market Square, Carrickmacross, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, S.I.
0429 662 506
Open between 30th May and 1st September
An Irish craft dating back to 1816 when a piece of applique lace was brough back from Italy, this locally hand made lace is on display and for sale in the gallery.
Donegal Parian China, Portnason Industrial Estate, Ballyshannon, County Donegal, S.I.
072 518 26 – www.donegalchina.ie
Visitors Centre Open Mon-Fri 09.00-17.30 Summer open daily
Produces hand crafted delicate wafer like china. Visitors can take a guided tour, watch an audio visual presentation and visit the the showrooms to view the final products.
