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: North Louth Artists
Family funExhibition: North Louth Artists Founded in 1968, North Louth Artists are an independent group of professional artists who every May come together to present a cross-section of new work. Artwork includes oil, acrylic, watercolour and spray painting, printmaking and sculpture.
- A Rare Journey, Nora Joyce’s Odyssey
Arts and cultureA Rare Journey, Nora Joyce’s Odyssey A RARE JOURNEY celebrates the life of a truly remarkable Irish woman Nora Joyce, live at An Táin Arts Centre on the 23rd of May. A highly entertaining play, filled with the music the Joyces knew, and Nora’s quick and often razor-sharp wit.
- Dundalk Theatre Workshop: ART
Arts and cultureDundalk Theatre Workshop: ART Serge, Marc and Yvan—who find their previously solid 15-year friendship on shaky ground when Serge buys an expensive painting and their relationship suffers considerable strain because of their differing opinions about what constitutes “art”.
- HeART of Gaza
Family funHeART of Gaza ‘HeART of Gaza’ is an exhibition of art made by young Palestinians at An Táin Arts Centre. The children ask us to bear witness to their terror, but also to their resilience as they cling on to childhood.
- Gile na Gile – The Life and Music of Aogán Ó Rathaille
Arts and cultureGile na Gile – The Life and Music of Aogán Ó Rathaille Aogáin Ó Rathaille was one of the chief poets of the movement in Gaelic literature which produced the Aisling; the music of vision during a hopeless time. Composed and presented by Lorcán Mac Mathúna, Martin Tourish and Éamonn Galldubh on June 6th.
- Nick Cope: I’ve Lost My Bobble Hat!
Family funNick Cope: I’ve Lost My Bobble Hat! Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits from the CBeebies show ‘Nick Cope’s Popcast’. Suitable for ages 3+
- Good with Faces
Arts and cultureGood with Faces GOOD WITH FACES is a riveting new play from award-winning writer and director Oisín Kearney about parenting, power and what it means to care.
- The Ghost Story Gathering
Arts and cultureThe Ghost Story Gathering Over one otherworldly evening, three writers and two performers will present three blood curdling ghost stories. Before the show, brave attendees will also have the opportunity to create their own ghost stories, which could be read on the night.
