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Theatre, Art Gallery, Cinema & Café - As well as presenting theatre, opera, music, dance, comedy in a 320 seat theatre and visual art in a dedicated gallery, Solstice facilitates workshops and lectures to cater for all interests. The Solstice café serves a selection of delicious breakfast & lunch choices from 9:30 - 4:00 daily.

Backstage Theatre is a state of the art venue in the heart of the midlands. Located just outside Longford town, Backstage brings the best the world of theatre & entertainment has to offer to the Lake Lands area. Over the years a first-class programme of theatre has featured the best that Irish Theatre has to offer including such notables Druid, Abbey Theatre and Rough Magic.

An Tain Arts Centre is an independent arts space in Dundalk, Co. Louth based in the former Tain Theatre, Town Hall, Crowe Street. A market town situated along Ireland’s Ancient East, Dundalk has a rich cultural heritage that dates to at least 3500 BC. An Tain Arts Centre derives its name from the Tain Bo Cuailnge 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 Cuailnge, but is opposed by the super-human warrior Cuchulainn who defends Ulster at all costs. Supported by Louth County Council, An Tain Arts Centre houses a 350 seat main theatre, a 55 seat studio theatre, a visual arts gallery and two workshop spaces. The programme is a diverse collection of local arts, national tours, workshops, exhibitions and in-house productions.

One of Ireland’s oldest cinemas, the Regal Cinema in Youghal reopened its doors in summer 2018 following a year-long renovation. The refurbished cinema has 2 screens showing the latest Hollywood movies and old classics on state-of-the-art 4K digital technology. The stunning cinema also has a luxury mezzanine level in screen one, a multi-purpose space for events and, for a truly unique experience, cinema goers and walk-in guests alike can enjoy a glass of wine in the new Regal Wine Bar & Café. Built in 1936, many of the cinemas original architectural features have been meticulously restored and some eye-catching, art deco style touches added throughout making this a wonderfully nostalgic cinema experience.

Triskel Arts Centre was founded in 1978, and moved to its current home in Tobin Street in 1986. Triskel celebrates its Fortieth Birthday in 2018 and Christchurch is 300 years old. As Cork's principal Arts Centre our mission has always been to commission, present and promote the contemporary arts in Cork, and to ensure the arts are made available to as wide a public as possible. In 2009 Triskel began a process of re-invention, partly because Christchurch, a beautiful 18th Century building, was to be restored by Cork City Council, linked to the existing building, and given to Triskel to manage. Triskel also began this process because it is important to continue to be relevant for artists, practitioners and the public at large. On 15th April 2011, that became a reality when the new complex was launched. We now act as an art gallery, independent cinema, civil wedding venue and a concert hall. Guided tours of this historic building are also available.

Bru Boru is a cultural centre located at the foot of the historic Rock of Cashel. It is a regional centre for Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. The centre is open year round offering a wide array of facilities and attractions. During the summer months from late June to late August there are live traditional Irish music, song and dance shows every Tuesday to Saturday at 8:30p.m. visitors can also enjoy a pre-booked show meal in our restaurant. Bru Boru also plays host to the imaginative 'Sounds of History' cultural exhibition. This is a series of self guided audio/visual presentations on our rich Irish culture and heritage. Other facilities in Bru Boru include 250 seated theatre, craft shop, cafe, restaurant, Comhaltas Archive, South Tipperary Genealogy suite, restaurant and bar.

Based in two beautiful Georgian buildings in Waterford city in the southeast of Ireland, Garter Lane Arts Centre presents a year-round programme of the best theatre, music, film, literature, dance, visual and children's art, with the support of the Arts Council, Waterford City Council, the Department of Social Protection and the centre's patrons and friends. Our box office is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am, and you can book on line 24 hours a day, no booking fees apply.

Since our launch in August 2002, Mermaid Arts Centre has made a splash in the artistic and cultural life of County Wicklow. We present an ambitious programme of performance including innovative dance, spellbinding theatre, cutting edge music and art-house cinema.