Basement Gallery
The Basement Gallery hosts eleven exhibitions a year, and is programmed and managed by Dundalk Urban District Council. A wide variety of median and styles are displayed, featuring work by local, national and international artists.The Basement Gallery hosts eleven exhibitions a year, and is programmed and managed by Dundalk Urban District Council. A wide variety of median and styles are displayed, featuring work by local, national and international artists. The Basement is a selling gallery, with particular emphasis place on the work of emerging local talent.
Taylor Galleries
Taylor Galleries is a gallery based in Dublin that shows a selection of contemporary and 20th century Irish painting, sculpture, print and works on paper. Throughout the year Taylor Galleries mounts a series of solo exhibitions by gallery artists and two large group shows, one in August and one over the Christmas period. The gallery’s exhibition space is situated over two floors of a Georgian house which dates from 1759.
Taylor Galleries was founded by John Taylor in 1978 and a number of gallery artists were inherited from Leo Smith’s Dawson Gallery. The Dawson Gallery was established by Smith in 1944 at 4 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 following his departure from the Victor Waddington Gallery.
John Taylor, who had worked with Smith since 1964, continued to run the Dawson Gallery until it closed in 1978, opening Taylor Galleries in its place in the same year at 6 Dawson Street. In 1990 Taylor Galleries relocated to smaller premises at 34 Kildare Street before moving up the road to the current space at 16 Kildare Street in 1996. Today Taylor Galleries is managed by John and his brother Patrick Taylor.
In addition to representing select artists living and working in or originally from Ireland, the gallery also represents the estates of Charles Brady, William Crozier, Conor Fallon, Micheal Farrell, T.P. Flanagan, Nancy Wynne Jones, Louis le Brocquy, Tony O’Malley and Patrick Scott.
Taylor Galleries was founded by John Taylor in 1978 and a number of gallery artists were inherited from Leo Smith’s Dawson Gallery. The Dawson Gallery was established by Smith in 1944 at 4 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 following his departure from the Victor Waddington Gallery.
John Taylor, who had worked with Smith since 1964, continued to run the Dawson Gallery until it closed in 1978, opening Taylor Galleries in its place in the same year at 6 Dawson Street. In 1990 Taylor Galleries relocated to smaller premises at 34 Kildare Street before moving up the road to the current space at 16 Kildare Street in 1996. Today Taylor Galleries is managed by John and his brother Patrick Taylor.
In addition to representing select artists living and working in or originally from Ireland, the gallery also represents the estates of Charles Brady, William Crozier, Conor Fallon, Micheal Farrell, T.P. Flanagan, Nancy Wynne Jones, Louis le Brocquy, Tony O’Malley and Patrick Scott.
*Please note that the gallery does NOT accept unsolicited submissions from artists*
RUA RED
RUA RED is a dynamic home for the creation and enjoyment of the arts.
Along with partner organisations and tenants, the centre hosts a programme of events aimed at all members of the community: locally, nationally and internationally.
Overlooking the Tallaght Luas Stop, RUA RED is committed to providing a diverse, high quality and innovative arts programme. Combined under one roof, this multi-purpose arts resource aims to connect and communicate with you by being a unique driver for wide public access to the arts.
RUA RED was opened on 5th February 2009, by Mayor Marie Corr, after an investment of almost €10 million in cultural facilities by South Dublin County Council. The centre is the most recent addition to Tallaght’s emerging cultural quarter.
RUA RED is run by South Dublin Arts Centre Company who, along with managing the spaces, have an ambitious programme of arts - predominantly centred around the galleries - that is beginning to thrive and attract attention and respect from across Ireland.
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Image: Gallery 1, RUA RED
National Library
The National Library has a long tradition of mounting high quality exhibitions of material from its collections. These award winning exhibitions offer unique educational opportunities and, particularly in the case of travelling and online exhibitions, greatly extend access to the Library's holdings.
National Concert Hall
The National Concert Hall is rated by performing artists as one of the finest concert halls in Europe and attracts over 340,000 concert-goers a year.
With weekly performances by theresident orchestra - the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra - and a programme ranging from classic operas and magical musicals to contemporary Irish folk, the National Concert Hall is a thriving venue catering for all musical tastes.
The redevelopment of thesite on Earlsfort Terrace, due for completion in 2013, will see the renovation of the current Hall and the creation of two brand new performance spaces, including a world-class auditorium seating up to 2,000 patrons.
The National Concert Hall hosts a wide range of events throughout the year.
The International Concert Season 2010/2011 boasts an exceptional line-up of visiting international orchestras, celebrated conductors and sensational soloists. Music-lovers are spoilt for choice with this season's schedule of concerts, each one presenting a unique opportunity to hear classical music at its best; live on stage at the National Concert Hall.
Highlights include a welcome return by Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, The Philharmonia Orchestra with highly distinguished and renowned conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, the long awaited recital by Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter with Concerto Copenhagen, the return of Sir Simon Rattle to conduct the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment joined by sisters and pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque. The season will also features violinists Julian Rachlin, Joshua Bell, Alina Pogostkina, and Tasmin Little as well as pianists Murray Perahia, John O'Conor, Paul Lewis and Stephen Hough.
With weekly performances by theresident orchestra - the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra - and a programme ranging from classic operas and magical musicals to contemporary Irish folk, the National Concert Hall is a thriving venue catering for all musical tastes.
The redevelopment of thesite on Earlsfort Terrace, due for completion in 2013, will see the renovation of the current Hall and the creation of two brand new performance spaces, including a world-class auditorium seating up to 2,000 patrons.
The National Concert Hall hosts a wide range of events throughout the year.
The International Concert Season 2010/2011 boasts an exceptional line-up of visiting international orchestras, celebrated conductors and sensational soloists. Music-lovers are spoilt for choice with this season's schedule of concerts, each one presenting a unique opportunity to hear classical music at its best; live on stage at the National Concert Hall.
Highlights include a welcome return by Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, The Philharmonia Orchestra with highly distinguished and renowned conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, the long awaited recital by Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter with Concerto Copenhagen, the return of Sir Simon Rattle to conduct the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment joined by sisters and pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque. The season will also features violinists Julian Rachlin, Joshua Bell, Alina Pogostkina, and Tasmin Little as well as pianists Murray Perahia, John O'Conor, Paul Lewis and Stephen Hough.
Grand Canal Theatre
This brand new 2,111 capacity purpose built theatre was designed by world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind and is an outstanding addition to Ireland’s Theatre world.
The Grand Canal Theatre presents the best of National and International Theatre, Musicals, Drama, Opera, Ballet, Family Shows & Classical Concerts and has the facility to accommodate world class West End and Broadway productions for the first time in Ireland.
The Grand Canal Theatre presents the best of National and International Theatre, Musicals, Drama, Opera, Ballet, Family Shows & Classical Concerts and has the facility to accommodate world class West End and Broadway productions for the first time in Ireland.
Farmleigh Gallery
The opening of Farmleigh Gallery in September 2005 marked a significant stage in the development of the Estate´s facilities and contribution to the cultural life of Dublin and Ireland. The existence of the Gallery supplements the substantial art collection in Farmleigh House itself, which is drawn from the OPW Government Art Collection, Guinness family artworks, and loans from other art institutions including the National Gallery of Ireland.
Originally functioning as the Estate´s cow sheds, the Gallery building has been stunningly transformed by Gerry Cahill Architects and the OPW so that it now meets international curatorial and conservation standards in the form of an exhibition space. As a result, its programme has been opened up to attracting significant exhibitions for the future.
Farmleigh´s role in providing a residence for visiting Heads of State together with this new gallery space creates an opportunity for involving a public dimension to these visits. During the visit of the Bulgarian President in December 2005, a photographic exhibition showing the Treasures of Medieval Bulgaria was mounted for public viewing following the departure of the President and his delegation. It is planned to continue this international cultural engagement.
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Image courtesy of Elaine Riordan / Ceramics Ireland
Light House Cinema
The Light House Cinema at Smithfield is a four-screen, 600-seat commercially operated cultural cinema which presents a diverse and individual programme of the best Irish, independent, foreign-language, arthouse and classic cinema.
There are a number of ways to get to the cinema:
On foot
From Temple Bar Area – approx. 15 mins
From O’Connell street area – approx. 20 mins
From Grafton Street area – approx. 25 mins
By Bus
There are a number of bus stops all within a 5 minute walk of the cinema. The following routes serve the cinema:
37, 39, 39a, 70 (stop 1647 at Blackhall Place – Law Society)
25, 25a, 25b, 25x, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 51d, 51x, 66, 66a, 66b, 66x, 67, 67x, 69, 70, 79, 79a, 90, 145 (stop 1477 – Arran Quay, junction with Church Street)
83 (stop 1615, junction with Mary’s Lane)
Visit Dublin Bus for maps, timetables and more route info
By Luas
The cinema is located just a few steps from the Smithfield stop on the Red Luas line. Approximate journey times are:
From The Point – approx. 12 mins
From Busaras – approx. 7 mins
From Abbey Street – approx. 5 mins
The Luas is very frequent but visit the Luas website for maps, timetables and more route info
By Car
If you’ve come to Light House by car, you might like to take advantage of a special offer from Parkrite, who operate the underground car park adjacent to the cinema – the entrance is on Queen Street.
Ask at Box Office or the Café for a discount parking ticket. This ticket will entitle you to one of the following deals, depending on the time of day:
Monday- Friday before 6pm: €4 for 3 hours parking
All day Saturday and Sunday: €4 for unlimited parking
(Monday- Friday after 6pm is usually €4 for unlimited parking; there is no need for a discount ticket to avail of this price)
By Bike
There are two Dublin Bike stations in Smithfield square, just a couple of steps from the cinema. If taking your own bike, you can park it safely in the underground car park adjacent to the cinema. The entrance is on Queen street.
There are a number of ways to get to the cinema:
On foot
From Temple Bar Area – approx. 15 mins
From O’Connell street area – approx. 20 mins
From Grafton Street area – approx. 25 mins
By Bus
There are a number of bus stops all within a 5 minute walk of the cinema. The following routes serve the cinema:
37, 39, 39a, 70 (stop 1647 at Blackhall Place – Law Society)
25, 25a, 25b, 25x, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 51d, 51x, 66, 66a, 66b, 66x, 67, 67x, 69, 70, 79, 79a, 90, 145 (stop 1477 – Arran Quay, junction with Church Street)
83 (stop 1615, junction with Mary’s Lane)
Visit Dublin Bus for maps, timetables and more route info
By Luas
The cinema is located just a few steps from the Smithfield stop on the Red Luas line. Approximate journey times are:
From The Point – approx. 12 mins
From Busaras – approx. 7 mins
From Abbey Street – approx. 5 mins
The Luas is very frequent but visit the Luas website for maps, timetables and more route info
By Car
If you’ve come to Light House by car, you might like to take advantage of a special offer from Parkrite, who operate the underground car park adjacent to the cinema – the entrance is on Queen Street.
Ask at Box Office or the Café for a discount parking ticket. This ticket will entitle you to one of the following deals, depending on the time of day:
Monday- Friday before 6pm: €4 for 3 hours parking
All day Saturday and Sunday: €4 for unlimited parking
(Monday- Friday after 6pm is usually €4 for unlimited parking; there is no need for a discount ticket to avail of this price)
By Bike
There are two Dublin Bike stations in Smithfield square, just a couple of steps from the cinema. If taking your own bike, you can park it safely in the underground car park adjacent to the cinema. The entrance is on Queen street.
Mill Theatre
Since opening in May 2006 the Mill Theatre has staged the best in theatre, visual art, comedy, music, kids stuff and much, much more.