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Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe

Coordinates: 53°16′19″N 9°03′09″W / 53.27198°N 9.05255°W / 53.27198; -9.05255
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An Taibhdhearc
Map
Address19 Middle Street
Galway
Ireland
TypeIrish language
Opened1928
Website
http://www.antaibhdhearc.com
Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, interior.

An Taibhdhearc is the national Irish language theatre of Ireland.[1][2] It was founded in 1928.[1]

The word taibhdhearc means "ghostly vision", from, "taibhse" meaning ghost, and "dearcadh" meaning "view".[2]

An Taibhdhearc is situated at 19 Middle Street, within the medieval city of Galway.[2] It is built on the ruins of the city's original Augustinian friary.[3] The rear wall incorporates a wall from this friary, including some carved stone window frames.[3]

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.[2]

Beginnings

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The theatre opened on 27 August 1928,[1] staging Micheál Mac Liammóir's Diarmuid agus Gráinne, with Earnán de Blaghd, Pádraic Ó Conaire, and Lady Gregory in attendance.[1] A grant of IRE£600, was used to make it happen.[1]

Hiatus

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After suffering extensive smoke damage during a fire in 2007, An Taibhdhearc closed its doors for an extended period of renovation and refurbishment.[4] 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.[5]

Modern activities

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The theatre continues to stage drama premieres.[6] The theatre has hosted poetry and music performances,[7][8] as well as film screenings.[9] The theatre hosts events as part of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature.[10]

In 2024, the theatre was award a €6m grant to support the Irish language productions,[11] and a public call was made for new board members.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe". RTÉ Archives. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d "Venues⎜An Taibhdhearc". GIAF.ie. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  3. ^ a b "An Taibhdhearc Theatre - National Irish Language Theatre Galway 🎭". Galway Tourism. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  4. ^ Kernan Andrews (16 June 2011). "An Taibhdhearc could re-open next year". Galway Advertiser.
  5. ^ Niamh O'Sullivan (24 September 2012). "President Michael D Higgins to reopen An Taibhdhearc theatre". Gaelport.
  6. ^ Meany, Helen (22 July 2024). "The Map of Argentina review – magnetic, messy affairs of the heart". The Guardian.
  7. ^ Murphy, Judy (7 March 2025). "Poetry and music voyaging together at an Taibhdhearc". Galway City Tribune.
  8. ^ Murphy, Judy (25 October 2024). "Rachael Lavelle gig at An Taibhdhearc". Galway City Tribune.
  9. ^ "Máhccan - Homecoming at An Taibhdhearc". ThisIsGalway.ie. 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Dinnseanchas @ Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2025". The Journal of Music. 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  11. ^ "Almost €6m funding announced to support Irish language at An Taibhdhearc". GalwayBayFM.ie. 7 March 2024.
  12. ^ 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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