The Merrion Hotel Dublin Launches Audio Art Tour

  • June 30, 2015
The Merrion Hotel Dublin Launches Audio Art Tour
Developed for the property by Acoustiguide, the world's leading supplier of audio guides with clients including The Louvre in Paris and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the self-guided audio tour will take guests through The Merrion's hallways, drawing rooms and gardens, exploring each of the 20 works in depth, including The Hour of Sleep from Ireland's greatest 20th-century painter Jack B. Yeats and Rowan Gillespie's bronze of James Joyce (featuring the artist himself speaking about his work and its installation in the hotel).

Following extensive research on the artists and their paintings, the guide was scripted over many months by Dr. Debbie Lewer, Senior Lecturer in History of Art at the University of Glasgow. The narration was done by Fionnuala Croke, Director of the world-renowned Chester Beatty Library in Dublin while, Barry McGovern, famous Irish actor known for appearing in roles in Game of Thrones, The Tudors and Braveheart, among others, speaks on the history of the building. An introduction is given by Lochlann Quinn, Chairman of The Merrion.

The largest and most significant private collection of 19th- and 20th-century art in Ireland, The Merrion's collection has been assembled over many years and is still evolving today. Many of the same artists whose works grace the walls of the hotel also have their paintings and sculptures featured in the National Gallery of Ireland, just around the corner from the property.

The new audio art tour is complimentary for guests staying at The Merrion and the tour can be upgraded to include a glass of Champagne for €25 per person (approx. US$28). Overnight stays at The Merrion start at €275 per night (approx. US$308), based on double occupancy and inclusive of full Irish breakfast.

For more information about The Merrion and its new audio tour guide, please visit: www.merrionhotel.com.