Irish Industry News

07/02/2013

National Gallery Of Ireland To Receive Refurb

Jimmy Deenihan, TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, accompanied by Dr Olive Braiden, Chair of the Board of the National Gallery of Ireland, has announced that a multi-million euro refurbishment of the National Gallery of Ireland will be completed over the next three years.

The announcement will mean:

• A comprehensive refurbishment of the historic core of the National Gallery - the Dargan and Milltown wings

• The installation of 21st century climate, heating, fire suppression, electrical, lighting and security systems

• The reopening of Victorian features and spaces within the building previously unseen by the public

• The conversion of spaces between the wings for public use and as exhibition spaces to include the provision of a sculpture court

- - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - -

• The protection and preservation of the building itself

When work is completed, the National Gallery of Ireland will be equipped as a world-leading gallery space, meeting the international standards for the exhibition of both its own collections and visiting artworks from other important collections.

The project is expected to generate approximately 300 full time construction and specialist jobs. In the region of €20 million will be spent on the project between 2013 and 2015.

Minister Deenihan commented: "This is the single largest transformation at the National Gallery of Ireland in 150 years. I am delighted to announce this extensive refurbishment, which will deliver both a world-leading national gallery and also generate 300 full time construction and specialist skills jobs.

"I would like to thank my colleague, Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin TD, for recognising the national and international importance of the National Gallery of Ireland and for providing funding to allow this project to proceed.

"This project marks a rebirth for the historic Dargan and Milltown Wings - and will safeguard these historic buildings, and the priceless works of art that they hold, for future generations."

(CD)
Bookmark and Share

Top Stories
17/05/2013
Planning Application Made For Cultra Station House
17/05/2013
New Leisure Centre In Loughlinstown Opens
17/05/2013
Dublin's New Bridge Shortlist Announced
17/05/2013
Maze Developers Withdraw From Planned Briefing
17/05/2013
Dublin Urged To Get Involved In Irish Heritage Initiative
17/05/2013
GFA Committee Support Narrow Water Bridge Project
16/05/2013
Call For North Meath Roads To Be Improved
16/05/2013
School Building Projects Prioritised
16/05/2013
Rent Supplement Caps Need To Be Revised - Ó Snodaigh
16/05/2013
Progress Made On Construction Contracts Bill
Construction News Archive
Submit News Story
Editorial Staff
Planning Application Made For Cultra Station House
New Leisure Centre In Loughlinstown Opens
Dublin's New Bridge Shortlist Announced
Maze Developers Withdraw From Planned Briefing
Dublin Urged To Get Involved In Irish Heritage Initiative
GFA Committee Support Narrow Water Bridge Project
Call For North Meath Roads To Be Improved
School Building Projects Prioritised
Rent Supplement Caps Need To Be Revised - Ó Snodaigh
Progress Made On Construction Contracts Bill
Review Of Fiscal Terms For Oil And Gas Production Welcomed
Apex Housing Association Opens New Offices

€36m Shortfall Identified In Garda Budget
Former Sports Coach Arrested In Waterford After Abuse Allegations
Two Arrested In Connection With Supermarket Robbery
Man Arrested And Drugs Seized In Dublin Raid
Magdalene Advocacy Group End Campaign
ISPCC Figures Show 800,000 Calls Made To Childline In 2012
Health Committee Hear Medical Council Amendment To Abortion Bill
Investigation Launched Into Alleged Rape By Garda
Teachers' Unions Invited To Revised Croke Park II Talks
Suspected Hit-And-Run Victim Found By Side Of Road
Agreement Reached In Bus Éireann Dispute
Man Stabbed In Pharmacy Fight
Youth Hurling Match Abandoned After Violence
Other News In Brief
download the build app from the app store
Keystone Ireland Online Paper
ppa.co.uk
Flagship Media Group Ltd
Unit C3, 6 Westbank Drive, Belfast,
BT3 9LA, Northern Ireland
Tel (+44) 28 9031 9008
Contact : Click here

keycons003 / keycons003x21 19/05/2013 13:16:05 / A2 / B1 / 5.859375E-02, 54.226.5.29 / BOT1

National Gallery Of Ireland To Receive Refurb - Jimmy Deenihan, TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, accompanied by Dr Olive Braiden, Chair of the Board of the National Gallery of Ireland, has announced that a multi-million euro refurbi
Test