There are also many musical festivals in Ireland
including: the Galway Arts Festival from 11th
until 24th July and the Cork Jazz festival at the end
of October. The Irish film industry becomes the
centre of focus at the Jameson Dublin International
Film Festival in February each year.
Ireland has always been internationally renowned as
an idyllic place for artists. In the 1980s, a complete
tax-exemption was given to artists. This further
fostered the indigenous artistic culture that has
thrived for centuries.
There are many different art galleries around the
country. The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin
houses the work of some of the best known artists
including ‘The Taking of Christ’ by Caravaggio and
other works by Vermeer, Van Gogh, Picasso and
Rembrandt.
The Grand Canal Theatre
This brand new, state-of-the-art building represents
the new, modern world of theatre. Located in the
newly developed Grand Canal Dock Area, the
Grand Canal Theatre showcases the best of national
and international theatre as well as concerts,
musicals, drama, ballet and opera.
No matter what you are seeking in Ireland, there is
something for everybody. Ireland is a spontaneous
place, rich in history, art, culture and fun. Come
and enjoy all of the sights, sounds and atmosphere
that the land of Saints and Scholars has to offer.
The ‘Green on Red Gallery’ on Lombard Street
East in Dublin houses the work of Corban Walker.
Corban has gained recognition for his installations,
sculptures and drawings and is representing Ireland
this year at the Venice Biennale. The Arts Council
of Ireland saw Corban’s potential early on and has
supported his work.
Theatre
The Abbey Theatre
This historical theatre was founded in 1903 by one
of history’s most celebrated poets, W.B. Yeats.
He founded The Abbey along with Lady Augusta
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