An Táin Arts Centre is an independent arts space in Dundalk, County Louth, based in the former Táin Theatre, Town Hall, Crowe Street. Dundalk is a market town situated along Ireland’s Ancient East, that has a rich cultural heritage that dates to at least 3500 BC. An Táin Arts Centre derives its name from the Táin Bó Cúailnge or the Cattle raid of Cooley, a legendary story from early Irish literature, which is said to have taken place in the nearby Cooley Penninsula. An epic tale of war, it tells the story of Queen Medbh of Connacht who declares war on Ulster and tries to steal the famous stud bull Donn Cúailnge, but is opposed by warrior, Cúchulainn, who defends Ulster at all costs.
Supported by Louth County Council, An Táin Arts Centre houses a 350 seater main theatre, a 55 seater studio theatre, a visual arts gallery and two workshop spaces. The programme includes a diverse collection of local arts, national tours, workshops, exhibitions and in house productions.
- Exhibition: Bailiú by Artists from the Creative Spark Residency Programme
AutumnExhibition: Bailiú by Artists from the Creative Spark Residency Programme Through painting, drawing, photography, digital and interdisciplinary approaches, the works explore themes of memory, place, identity, and connection.
- The Canterbury Tales – Encore Productions
AutumnThe Canterbury Tales – Encore Productions Twenty strangers meet in a 14th century pub – all pilgrims on the long road to Canterbury. Each tells a story to shorten the road.
- Creative Brew: October Show & Tell
AutumnCreative Brew: October Show & Tell Three artists from our community will share their work and give us insight into their creative process. Free event, booking required. Radhika Iyer was An Táin Arts Centre’s Artist in Residence from July-Sept 2023.
- Aliens
AutumnAliens ALIENS is a multilingual live documentary, a personal and poetic journey across borders — crossed, blurred, and broken.
- Ralph McTell – Somewhere Down The Road
AutumnRalph McTell – Somewhere Down The Road A true icon of the folk world, Ralph McTell brings more than five decades of timeless songwriting to Ireland for his final national tour — Somewhere Down the Road, a landmark moment in an extraordinary career.
- Film: Hokum
AutumnFilm: Hokum When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents' ashes, he's consumed by tales of a witch that haunts the honeymoon suite.
- Try!
AutumnTry! TRY! is a powerful celebration of the power of sport in creating community for those who never belonged before.
- Family Halloween Film: Hocus Pocus
AutumnFamily Halloween Film: Hocus Pocus Get in the trick-or-treating mood with our Family Fun Halloween Film Screening! Dress up and trick or treat around our building prior to the screening.
