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
SpringExhibition: 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.
- Neil Delamere – Achilles Neil
SpringNeil Delamere – Achilles Neil One of Ireland’s favourite comics taking on life’s absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don’t miss the hilarious Achilles Neil. *Does not contain any actual Greek mythology
- Jinx Lennon: The Hate Agent Leers At The Last Isle Of Hope
SpringJinx Lennon: The Hate Agent Leers At The Last Isle Of Hope Dundalk punk folk legend Jinx Lennon releases his new album The Hate Agent Leers At The Last Isle Of Hope on the 16th of May at An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk
- Glas Quartet After Dark’s Bridgerton Symphonic
SpringGlas Quartet After Dark’s Bridgerton Symphonic Glas Quartet After Dark’s Bridgerton Symphonic at An Táin Arts Centre on May 17th is captivating blend of live music from the hit Netflix TV series Bridgerton.
- A Rare Journey, Nora Joyce’s Odyssey
SpringA 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.
- 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.
