Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe
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| Address | 19 Middle Street Galway Ireland |
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| Type | Irish language |
| Opened | 1928 |
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| http://www.antaibhdhearc.com | |
An Taibhdhearc is the national Irish language theatre of Ireland. It was founded in 1928.
The word taibhdhearc appears as a gloss for the Latin teatrum (theatre) in an old Irish document, derived from roots meaning "dream" and "glance." The modern Irish for a theatre is amharclann.
An Taibhdhearc is situated at 19 Middle Street, within the medieval city of Galway. It is built on the ruins of the city's original Augustinian friary. The rear wall incorporates a wall from this friary, including some carved stone window frames.
The theatre is used for drama and music productions, and occasionally screens international films. The busiest period for the arts in Galway city each year is the two weeks of the annual Galway International Arts Festival.
Hiatus
[edit]After suffering extensive smoke damage during a fire in 2007, An Taibhdhearc closed its doors for an extended period of renovation and refurbishment.[1] While the theatre was closed, An Taibhdhearc continued to produce shows in other venues around Galway city and county. The theatre was re-opened by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins in September 2012.[2]
Modern activities
[edit]The theatre continues to stage drama premieres.[3] The theatre has hosted poetry and music performances,[4][5] as well as film screenings.[6] The theatre hosts events as part of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.[7]
In 2024, the theatre was award a €6m grant to support the Irish language productions,[8] and a public call was made for new board members.[9]
See also
[edit]- Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair
- Bailte Seirbhísí Gaeltachta
- Coiste Cearta Síbialta na Gaeilge
- Gaeltacht
- Líonraí Gaeilge
- Údarás na Gaeltachta
References
[edit]- ^ Kernan Andrews (16 June 2011). "An Taibhdhearc could re-open next year". Galway Advertiser.
- ^ Niamh O'Sullivan (24 September 2012). "President Michael D Higgins to reopen An Taibhdhearc theatre". Gaelport.
- ^ Meany, Helen (22 July 2024). "The Map of Argentina review – magnetic, messy affairs of the heart". The Guardian.
- ^ Murphy, Judy (7 March 2025). "Poetry and music voyaging together at an Taibhdhearc". Galway City Tribune.
- ^ Murphy, Judy (25 October 2024). "Rachael Lavelle gig at An Taibhdhearc". Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.
- ^ "Máhccan - Homecoming at An Taibhdhearc".
- ^ "Dinnseanchas @ Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2025". The Journal of Music.
- ^ "Almost €6m funding announced to support Irish language at An Taibhdhearc". GalwayBayFM.ie. 7 March 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Briain (25 January 2024). "Galway's iconic An Taibhdhearc Irish Theatre seeks new Board members". Galway Daily. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
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