The Glebe House and Gallery, Letterkenny is a Regency House, which is located beside the Lake Gartan. The mansion is set amidst the picturesque scenery of beautiful garden. The Glebe House and Gallery, Letterkenny is about 18 kilometers away from the main city of Letterkenny. This house was a gift from the famous artist Derek Hill to the country of Ireland. The House actually dates back to 1858 and is 1.5 kilometers west of the village along the Gartan Lake.
The Glebe House and Gallery is one of the most elegant point of tourist attractions in Letterkenny. This popular spot of sightseeing in Letterkenny will add a artistic charm to the Ireland tour as you will have the chance to think over the various masterpieces displayed in the Gallery. The Glebe House and the gallery boast of a fine 20th century collection of Derek Hill, to whom the house actually belonged.
Besides, there are about 300 works of the eminent artists of the 20th century. To mention a few are, Picasso, Degas, Yeats, Renoir, Kokoshka and many more. The genre was mainly the British and Irish contemporary art. There are also modern arts comprised landscapes and portraits.The interior of the house is richly decorated with William Morris wallpaper and textiles, Islamic and Japanese art. Exhibitions take place in the adjoining galleries. The place is really worth a visit during Letterkenny Travel on account of its elegant furnishings.
One can visit the house and the gallery through guided tours only. The ground floor of the house has access to the disabled tourists. There are also tea rooms on this floor. The guide dogs are permitted in the premises. The parking space is located about 200 meters away from the gallery. Disabled individuals are allowed to park their vehicle outside the house.
In order to visit the gallery you should organize a guided tour comprising a maximum of 15 persons in the group. The entire tour is of 45 minutes duration. The Eireann Travel Center should be contacted for the visit. You will be provided with a booklet with details of the place written in English. Photography is not allowed in the place.
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