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.
- Raag Vibrations: Violin & Vocal Expressions
AutumnRaag Vibrations: Violin & Vocal Expressions Satyakam Mohkamsing, an extraordinary Indo-Dutch violinist will perform the timeless ragas of Hindustani music. Next, Jui Dhaygude-Pande, a gifted vocalist from the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition will be accompanied by Rupak Kumar Pandit on Tabla.
- Declan O’Rourke: Since Kyabram 20th Anniversary
AutumnDeclan O’Rourke: Since Kyabram 20th Anniversary Declan O’Rourke makes a welcome return, this time celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his debut album ‘Since Kyabram’.
- Nosferatu - Silent Film with Live Music
AutumnNosferatu - Silent Film with Live Music Galician ensemble Caspervek, one of Europe’s leading voices in silent film concerts, presents Nosferatu, the iconic 1922 German Expressionist masterpiece by F.W. Murnau.
- Cairdeas – Celebrating Connections
AutumnCairdeas – Celebrating Connections Through words and music, song and dance, Cairdeas will take you on a unique journey celebrating how the ancient Irish concept of ‘cairdeas’ is central to our culture, forging connections between people and communities.
- Anora
AutumnAnora Anora “Ani” Mikheeva lives in Brooklyn, working as a stripper. When Ani meets Ivan – the young, party-loving son of a rich Russian oligarch – Ivan is smitten.
- Claytime
AutumnClaytime Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters
- The Last Witch Bridget Cleary
AutumnThe Last Witch Bridget Cleary The Last Witch Bridget Cleary is a one woman show that explores the life and death of Bridget Cleary, an independent and spirited woman accused of being a changeling by her husband in 1895.
- Older, Bolder, Wiser
AutumnOlder, Bolder, Wiser Barbara Scully is a well known writer, author and broadcaster, who is regularly published in the press and is a familiar voice on radio, where she has a weekly slot on The Moncrieff Show on Newstalk.
