Art holiday appeals to families

EXECUTED to a fine art, family-focused treats at the National Gallery of Ireland remain one of the great traditions of Christmas in Dublin.

Despite the increasing number of festive attractions in the capital, the annual Christmas Family Art Holiday at the national gallery continues to appeal to hundreds of people.

“Whatever we organise at the gallery always enjoys a strong response from the public,” said keeper and head of education Marie Bourke. “In the early days, we would have handled thousands of people daily over the Christmas period. We might not have the same large numbers due to other major events, but the art holiday at the gallery remains part and parcel of the Christmas programme in the city.”