Terrific blending of the old and the new. Although I’m not much on paintings-sculptures from the masters of old (hundreds of years ago), I certainly enjoy works from present days towards the past. The national gallery provides a terrific frame of reference in art.

We enjoyed a lovely afternoon exploring the highlights of Irish art. Who knew that W. B. Yeats, one of Ireland's most famous poets, had a brother, Jack Butler Yeats, who is an equally famous Irish artist? We also appreciated the works of some of the masters including Rodin, Cezanne, Monet, and Renoir. We struggled getting the tour scan to download to our phones, so we really appreciated a kindly volunteer who helped us to navigate the large gallery. We also love that all of the National Museums of Ireland are free to the public.

The National Gallery of Ireland is quite small, compared to the huge museums of other European capital-cities, but it would be a mistake to skip it. The entrance is free, which permits you to aim the masterpieces and pass away from the innumerable little artists. Do not miss the "Taking of Christ" form Caravaggio, or the "Portrait of a Venetian senator" of Tintoretto, excellent painting are "The Virgin" of Sassoferrato and "Saint Francis receiving the stigmata" of El Greco. There is a little collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist painters as well: Monet, Caillebotte and Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque.

I didn’t realize that Ireland had such a spectacular collection of art! For a relatively new country, that’s impressive! They have a Caravaggio, a Vermeer, a Van Gogh, and a couple of Rembrandts! They also have an impressive number of paintings by female artists! The gallery attendants were very helpful too! I appreciated that the museum was more accessible than many of the attractions in Dublin! My mom has trouble with stairs. This is well worth the visit!

Popped in on a rainy Dublin day and strolled through the various rooms of very well curated, eclectic collection of art. We were almost able to make it through the collection but not quite so make sure to allow enough time quite worth it. Admission is free.

This gallery is one of the best in Europe and the best free-to-enter museum I have ever visited, in terms of cultural excellence in art being for Dublin what the Rijksmuseum is for Amsterdam, displaying an incredible diversity in the styles of paintings on show with some equally interesting sculptures and crafts to complement these paintings. The staff are very welcoming, helpful, efficient and friendly. There is a brilliant book and gift shop and a superb cafe on the premises.

Admission is free! Free! Free! The gallery consists of multiple buildings in old city Dublin. We saw amazing art. Dead bog people. Taxidermy animals. Ancient Egyptian artifacts for some reason... This is a must see for anyone visiting Ireland

Really enjoyed an unplanned visit to the National Gallery. Always enjoy it here, the Jack B Yeats exhibits in partular. Very friendly, helpful staff. So much to see and plenty of it is free with only the special exhibitions being ticketed. Honestly, I'd be amazed of there wasn't something for absolutely everybody in here.

Beautifully fulfilling its title of Lavery on Location, a superb collection is shown. From France to Palm Springs and Monte Carlo to Morocco, Lavery an inveterate traveller wonderfully and evocatively captures the scene. France and particularly around Grez was a favoured destination and is reflected in works such as On a Bridge in Grez and An Afternoon Chat. Morocco features in great paintings, portraying the White City of Tangier. Croquet – A Group Portrait is a lovely canvas and shows the Scottish Clark Family at play. Windy Day from the first decade of the 1900s shows a woman walking on a Moroccan beach tightly holding onto her hat from the ceaseless wind cutting through the Straits of Gibraltor. These and many others are the perfect antidote to a cold wintertime.

During our visit to Dublin we visited the National Gallery, mainly to please Hubbie as he loves Art, whereas I can take it or leave it! It is laid out very well big open spaces and plenty of seating so you can appreciate the Art on display, although some visitors seemed to whizz around. There are a few floors but plenty of lifts for access and a cafe in the basement. There are also lockers for bags, costs and pushchairs. Free access and no restriction on timings. We didn’t even have to book. There were a few key pieces by very famous artists, if this is your thing I would definitely recommend a visit.