See Ireland through a lens at the Gallery of Photography

To see evocative images of Ireland visitors may like to have a look at the exhibitions held at the capital's Gallery of Photography.

Dublin car hire customers who appreciate powerful artworks are sure to be impressed with the varied displays. The gallery has been operating since 1978 and re- located in the 90s to the cities thriving Temple Bar district. Over the years it has exhibited the works of many successful artists who have made their names in photography.

Work on display varies from captivating images of the emerald isle to haunting pictures of overseas locations. Visitors to the gallery are likely to enjoy the variety on show, with a recent exhibition by Irish artist Simon Burch focussing on Ireland's peat landscapes. Other works by award winning photographers, such as Eoin O'Conaill, regularly grace the walls of the attraction, with Mr O'Conaill's images drawing attention to the impact that the changing economic conditions have had on the country's environment.

Exhibitors also seek to portray the lives of their subjects who live abroad, while cities such as Prague have featured in photojournalism images that hail from 1968. Artworks are contemporary in theme and vary in their style, meaning visitors can get a multi-media experience. For example, holidaymakers may also like to attend a long-running event entitled the Borderlines Oral and Photographic Archive project.

Running since 2004, this scheme documents the experiences of those living in counties that border Northern Ireland. Here, visitors get a firsthand look at the experiences of residents' who have lived during unsettled political times. The project consists of spoken accounts of memories from recent years, as well as photos and images.

In addition to seeing the works of talented Irish photographers, visitors to the centre are also given the opportunity to attend meetings where they can spend time with the artist concerned in person. During these talks, holidaymakers can learn more about the works on show and pick up photography tips if they wish. Groups may like to take advantage of the gallery's tour policy, which sees visitors being able to arrange informal talks about the images currently on display.

After viewing the exhibition and learning about the art, photography fans can browse through the centre's bookshop to pick up more reading on the subject. Open every day except Monday, the outlet stocks many books and guides on the hobby, with new titles added regularly. Postcards bearing creative and captivating images are also on sale and can make ideal gifts.