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.
- 'Shed' Exhibition by Bridge Street Studios
Family fun'Shed' Exhibition by Bridge Street Studios Bridge Street Studios, a renowned hub of artistry in Dundalk, is thrilled to present their latest visual art exhibition, 'Shed,' hosted at the prestigious Basement Gallery, An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk.
- COLLIDE: Joshua Burnside with Sophie Coyle
Arts and cultureCOLLIDE: Joshua Burnside with Sophie Coyle Over four nights, beginning in winter 2023 and ending in spring 2024, An Táin Arts Centre and The Spirit Store are collaborating to bring you COLLIDE, a series of late night events in which an eclectic mix of Irish musicians.
- Port - SJ McArdle
Arts and culturePort - SJ McArdle PORT is a new song cycle from contemporary Drogheda folk artist SJ McArdle, full of timeless, indelible folk songs – work songs, story songs, love songs to the sea.
- Springsteen – A Tribute
Family funSpringsteen – A Tribute Having toured Ireland and the UK extensively since 2011, Springsteen – A Tribute has played to countless packed houses, gained widespread critical acclaim with a reputation of authenticity and outstanding musicality, Springsteen.
- The Ultimate Bubbles Show
Family funThe Ultimate Bubbles Show Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment. Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.
- Film: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Family funFilm: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret A long-overdue film adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved 1970 novel, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is a winning coming-of-age comedy-drama about one young girl’s experiences of becoming a teenager.
- Exhibition: Spring Time – Irish Patchwork Society
Family funExhibition: Spring Time – Irish Patchwork Society The North Eastern branch of the Irish Patchwork Society is delighted to bring you their exhibition Spring Time which will display a variety of quilts and wall hangings from our members along with our themed branch challenge and our new branch banner
- Tuesdays with Morrie
Arts and cultureTuesdays with Morrie uesdays with Morrie by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom is adapted from the phenomenally popular first novel by Mitch Albom. It is an autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz,