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.
- CHOP!
Arts and cultureCHOP! CHOP is a dangerously funny, wildly absurd descent into fragile masculinity, environmental collapse, and the insatiable hunger for more. Expect real danger, real questions, zero solutions…. and a lot of laughs.
- Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 Walking With Legends Live
Family funCruinniú na nÓg 2026 Walking With Legends Live Take an exciting journey through Dundalk’s vibrant murals, where the art tells its own stories! Join our cast of performers for an interactive performance of our audio play Walk With Legends based on ten of the EPSO murals and their Dundalk legends.
- Cruinniú na nÓg 2026: African Drumming
Family funCruinniú na nÓg 2026: African Drumming Come explore African drumming the traditional way using rhythms and rhymes for hand drumming in a circle on djembes with drumming instructor Jimmy Hagan. This popular class is a lot of fun! Beginners or improvers welcome. Spaces very limited!
- Cruinniú na nÓg 2026: Puppet Making Workshop
Family funCruinniú na nÓg 2026: Puppet Making Workshop Bring imagination to life with our hands-on Puppetry Workshop with resident artist Will Guppy! All materials provided.
- Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 Super Saturday Family Hangout
Family funCruinniú na nÓg 2026 Super Saturday Family Hangout Our legendary Super Saturday Family Hangout is back for Cruinniú na nÓg, this time with an inspiring new facilitator!
- H is for Hawk
Arts and cultureH is for Hawk When Helen’s beloved father passes away, she is knocked sideways by grief and loses herself in memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together.
- MURDER:STAGED
Arts and cultureMURDER:STAGED Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder – are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find out!
- Broadway Babies
Family funBroadway Babies A vibrant, circus-themed stage show where the excitement of the big top meets the magic of Broadway!
