Today I spent a very enjoyable couple of hours at the Hugh Lane Gallery, this is a wonderful but compact Gallery at the top of O'Connell Street in Dublin. There is a wide range of genres to view including Francis Bacon's Studio and a collection of Harry Clarke stained glass.
Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle & Gardens is in Wexford and is incredibly easy to find. The Castle is 19th Century in date, even though the Estate dates back to the 11th Century when an English family called the Esmondes settled in the area shortly after the Norman invasion in 1169. The castle now houses the Agricultural Museum, …
National Gallery of Ireland
The National Gallery of Ireland recently re-opened, so I had to visit it, as it has been a very long time since I was there last. The massive refurbishment that has taken place in the Gallery is fantastic. The place looks great. It was just a short visit, so I need to go back to …
Irish Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum Experience
I took part in a tour of the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience in Dublin in September. This museum has been opened for about 18 months, and I have to say, it is definitely worth a visit. I have added to the list of places I will bring visitors to Dublin. The Nirvana poster …