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Anyway, the Hugh Lane is awesome, and admission to the gallery is completely free. Some great modern art. It also, amusingly, houses the (reconstructed) studio of Francis Bacon, with all its contents in disarray.

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The importance of the items and the background on them is very impressive, and the museum hosts a very elegant and complete display of the works (beautiful garden enclosed within the old Dublin Castle as well).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11826 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11771
There are over fifty rooms which take you through the ages of Irish art, from 17th century painters to the extraordinary work of Jack B Yeats - WB's brother. There's plenty of Italian Renaissance painting and Dutch masters to keep you going as well, and some great modern Irish portraiture. Add a fantastically-stocked shop and two great cafes to the mix and well, you've got the makings of a whole day's worth of wonder, and occasional repose.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11771 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8705 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8705 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7237 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7237 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7235 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7235 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4181 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4181 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4140
The galleries are airy and spacious, sensitive to installation requirements and free of any overt pretentiousness. In other words, you don't have to have a deep understanding of art to enjoy the place. There is a good (if pricey) coffee shop on site.

The grounds surrounding the gallery are suitable for leisurely walking; the main avenue leads you directly to Kilmainham Gaol (about 10 minutes walk). War Memorial Gardens are nearby and the National Museum is one Luas hop away from nearby Heuston Station. Essentially, it forms the heart of the emerging museum district, and the Guinness brewery is close to hand also.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4140 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4119
The walls are chock full of the patrons' art - a democratic explosion of crap and colour that does much to brighten the dim interior. You never know, you may even pick up a future Hib-Art gem for next to nothing. Quirky. Incomparable. Essential.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4119 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4098 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4098 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/119 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/119 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/95 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/95 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4118