The
National Gallery of Ireland houses the Irish national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of
Dublin with one entrance on
Merrion Square, beside
Leinster House, and another on Clare Street. Due to ongoing renovations, the Clare Street entrance is the only one currently open. It was founded in 1854 and opened its doors ten years later. The Gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish painting and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and
Dutch masters painting. The current director is Sean Rainbird. Entry is free.