Dingle Museums and Art Galleries

(Dingle, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland)

There are only a handful of museums and galleries in Dingle, yet if you plan on seeing the peninsula you will likely come across many others. Most focus on art, with images of the Dingle Peninsula in particular being the main source of inspiration for watercolours and oils.

Greenlane Gallery is one of the main galleries in the town and showcases modern Irish art. The Mazzland Art Gallery is another local special, while the Corca Dhuibhne Regional Museum and the Gallarus Oratory are worthy museums to visit whilst on a trip around the peninsula.

Gallarus Oratory

Address: Gallarus, Ballydavid, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 066 915 5333
The Gallarus Oratory stands close to the village of Gallarus, to the north of town, and is an ancient stone-built Christian church. Meaning 'Church of the Place of the Foreigners', there is doubt on the date of the mortarless building, with some saying it was erected between the 6th and 9th centuries, and others as late as the 12th. The church is tiny and lies amid stark surrounds, with the Gallarus Oratory Visitor Centre nearby offering a souvenir shop and refreshments.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge for car park

Greenlane Gallery

Address: Holy Ground, Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 066 915 2018
Established in the early 1990s, the Greenlane Gallery, just to the north of Main Street, is known for its contemporary Irish paintings. The diversity of watercolours, sculptures and ceramics is quite pleasing and it displays many works by noted Irish artists. The proprietor also offers art consultancy services and private viewing is available by appointment.
Open hours: Wednesday to Friday - 11:00 to 16:00, Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Mazzland Art Gallery

Address: Chapel Lane, Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 087 298 4550
Lying just off Gaol Street to the north of town is the Mazzland Art Gallery. This venue showcases the work of celebrated painter Mazz O'Flaherty - a Dingle-born folk artist. Most of the works take in the region of West Kerry, namely the scenery around the peninsula, and are in watercolour. The gallery itself is small and quite charming.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Corca Dhuibhne Regional Museum

Address: Ballyferriter, Tralee, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 066 915 6333
The Corca Dhuibhne Regional Museum is situated in nearby Ballyferriter, a few kilometres to the north-west of town. Housed within a mid to late 19th-century schoolhouse, the Corca Dhuibhne is a reliable bet for picking up some information on the history and culture of the Dingle Peninsula through archaeology. Also onsite is a café and bookshop, along with helpful staff willing to answer any questions that you may have and fill you in on the region.
Open hours: April to October, daily - 10:00 to 17:00; winter by request
Admission: free

Brandon Gallery

Address: Clappagh Cross, Brandon, Dingle, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 066 713 8233
Situated up towards the northern coast of the Dingle Peninsula, approximately 20 km / 12 miles from town, is the Brandon Gallery. This notable exhibition space displays the works of native artist Michael Flaherty, who has a very distinctive and bold impasto style, and frequently chooses to paint County Kerry landscapes in oils. Most of the paintings at the Brandon Gallery are for sale.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free