Magnum's Irish Photos

Magnum Photos, the international co-operative of independent photographers with members elected from all over the world, is featured in a free exhibition at IMMA that began last week and continues for two more months.

These works show the strong influence of rural life in the 1950s, the hidden stories of ordinary Irish men and women; as well as the sectarian conflict – during the troubled 1960s and ‘70s – and the country’s renewed confidence and prosperity over the past decade, right up to the present day.

So if you have an Irish trip planned between now and June 18 you could a lot worse than visit this exhibition. It's worth it for the building alone, the former Royal Hospital Kilmainham being a fabulous 17th century home for retired soldiers, with a great courtyard often featured in television and cinema.

For some reason the IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art) seems not to be on the beaten track for tourists even though it's right next door to the Guinness brewery. Walk five more minutes. Tell your friends.