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.
- HeART of Gaza
SummerHeART 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
SummerGile 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!
SummerNick 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
SummerGood 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
SummerThe 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.
- Bernhard Lang’s The Cold Trip Part 1
SummerBernhard Lang’s The Cold Trip Part 1 The Cold Trip is a meta-composition based on Winterreise. A hommage to Schubert. The first part for voice and 4 guitars features songs I-XII. The voice is tracing the lost lines of the songs, sometimes touching them as if remembering.
- Exhibition: Threads of Witness by Frances Crowe
SummerExhibition: Threads of Witness by Frances Crowe Through the ancient dialogue between warp and weft, Frances’ work seeks to capture the emotional essence of the humanitarian crisis. Each tapestry is a testament to the threads that bind us together as humans regardless of borders or politics.
- Cloudbusting – The Music Of Kate Bush
SummerCloudbusting – The Music Of Kate Bush Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring classic hits such as Wuthering Heights, Babooshka and Hounds of Love – as well as Running Up That Hill – the world-wide No.1 hit single that took the charts by storm 37 years after its first release!
