Photos: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 David Kernan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Photos: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 David Kernan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
The National Gallery's collection, a call
Your local guide
Niamh Casey
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Highlights
- Highlights from the Irish and European collection
- A researcher's own notes on the works
- Images shared and discussed live
- Context before your own gallery visit
- A focused look at specific paintings
About this tour
This short call looks at highlights from Dublin's National Gallery collection, using images and research notes rather than a live gallery walk. I explain what makes particular paintings significant and answer questions about specific artists or periods as they come up. It suits someone who wants real depth on the collection before or instead of visiting in a group.
After a quick sound check I share a few images to start, then the conversation follows whatever period or artist interests you most. I keep the pace conversational and send a short list of works to look for afterwards if you do visit yourself.
It suits art enthusiasts planning a visit who want proper background first, and anyone who cannot make a live session but still wants depth.
Included
- A 30-minute call with a local guide
- Honest tips on where to eat, stay and what to skip
- A short follow-up note with every place mentioned
Not included
- Bookings made on your behalf
- Phone or data charges from your provider
Itinerary
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Hello, and what you want to know 5 min
The guide calls you and asks what you are after: planning Dublin, recommendations, or just questions.
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Highlights of the Irish and European collection 17 min
I share images of paintings from the National Gallery's collection on the call, explaining what makes specific works significant within Irish and European art history.
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Your questions 5 min
Ask anything that is still on your mind, there is no fixed script.
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A written note after the call 3 min
You get a short follow-up message with everything mentioned, so you do not have to remember it all.
Good to know
- A stable phone or internet connection, whichever the guide uses to reach you.
- No app to install. You answer when the guide calls, or join a video call if you would rather.
- Times are shown in Dublin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The call is not recorded. Keep your own note of anything you want to remember, or wait for the follow-up message.
- Have your questions ready, though there is time to think of more as you go.
Questions about this tour
What will the call cover?
The guide talks you through Dublin: where to go, what to eat, and answers to whatever you ask.
What happens if the call drops?
The guide will try you again straight away.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- Your guide calls the number you give at booking.
- We speak by video call at the time you book; I share images of paintings and my own notes on screen.
Times shown in Dublin time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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