Dublin Top 10: The best things to see and do in the capital 

From the world class galleries you’ve perhaps never visited to the hidden cultural gems off your BAC radar, here are ten great things to add to your itinerary in the capital

There is plenty to see and do in Dublin.

1. National Gallery of Ireland

I’m always down for a big city gallery visit — they offer such a culture-rich sanctuary amidst all that urban bustle. The National Gallery of Ireland, set in the heart of Georgian Dublin, is a cultural case in point and is a world class spot to while away some moments of reflection. Or indeed, a few hours. Its labyrinthine salons of great works from Van Gogh and Monet to Jack B Yeats will leave you spellbound. Current exhibitions like the Zurich Portrait Prize collection include David Creedon’s outstanding portrait of Ukrainian refugee Rustam Saidaliev at Red Barn in Youghal.