Theatres in and near Ballybunion

Theatre establishments in Ballybunion have come a long way. As a purpose built performance venue with contemporary Irish arts at its core, The Tinteán Theatre has repositioned Ballybunion as a venue for theatrical entertainment. Just outside Ballybunion, St John’s Theatre has been promoting performance arts since its establishment in 1988 and annually hosts more that a 160 events.

St. John's Theatre & Art Centre

In 1988 a local voluntary committee began the transformation of the then Church of Ireland into what is now St John's Theatre and Arts Centre. Since then St John's has become a premier venue in the South West for Performing Arts. ... more

Such playwriting greats as Richard Sheridan, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw all hailed from Ireland, and the Irish are extremely passionate about their theatre. All of the major centres have top-notch theatres, with many striving to continue Irish dramatic history by focusing on developing Irish writers and artists.

Seeing a local play is an excellent way for a visitor to get real insight into the country and its culture, and Irish theatre is world-class.

Theatres in Dublin, naturally, represent the largest and most prolific of the country's playhouses. Most notable is the National Theatre of Ireland, now permanently housed in the Abbey Theatre. Established in 1904, the theatre has kept its mandate to develop and promote Irish plays and artists. If you cannot get a ticket for a show at this excellent venue, there are many more theatres in Dublin and its surrounds and you will surely find something that suits your taste.

Those visiting theatres in Cork will soon realise that they have stumbled upon a well-developed, underrated cultural hub. The only purpose-built opera house in the country, the Cork Opera House, is home to several high-calibre theatrical and dance companies. Cork also boasts several smaller, more experimental theatre companies.

Theatres in Sligo often play host to the Yeats Theatre company, a group of local players whose sole mandate is to produce works by the poet and playwright, WB Yeats. When visiting theatres in Belfast, make sure to include the Lyric Theatre in your itinerary - this venue is famous for the fact that many Irish acting greats, including Liam Neeson, cut their teeth on its humble stage.