Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe
Address | 19 Middle Street Galway Ireland |
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Type | Irish language |
Opened | 1928 |
Website | |
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
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
After suffering extensive smoke damage during a fire in 2007, An Taibhdhearc closed its doors for an extended period of renovation and refurbishment.
See also
- Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair
- Bailte Seirbhísí Gaeltachta
- Coiste Cearta Síbialta na Gaeilge
- Gaeltacht
- Líonraí Gaeilge
- Údarás na Gaeltachta
References
- ^ Kernan Andrews (16 June 2011). "An Taibhdhearc could re-open next year". Galway Advertiser.
- Gaelport.