The gallery, is housed in the once-derelict West wing of Lismore Castle, currently hosts one major exhibition per year, as well as a dynamic programme of tours, workshops and other arts related events. Visitors are also invited to stroll through the beautiful Gardens at Lismore Castle and enjoy several pieces of contemporary sculpture that have been installed on permanent display.

Lismore Castle Art Gallery is committed to the presentation and promotion of contemporary visual art and seeks to create greater opportunities for people to experience visual art of international significance in the South of Ireland.

A permanent collection of contemporary sculpture is also on display in the Castle Gardens.