Welcome to The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

Doors Open: 7.30pm
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70-year-old Mahin has lived as a widow in Tehran for over 30 years. She fondly remembers life in Iran before the Islamic Revolution, but now she cannot even visit her Europe-based daughter, because she is considered too old to be granted a visa by authorities. Refusing to accept a lonely future, Mahin takes matters into her own hands when she meets taxi-driver Faramarz. Throwing caution to the wind, an unforgettable and unpredictable evening unfolds for the pair.

Doors Open: 7.30pm
Commences 8pm

Lisdoon Nirvana is a monologue with live music, written and performed by Frankie McCafferty and directed by Charlie Bonner. Based on the last music festival at Lisdoonvarna in July 1983, the piece follows one young guy, Macker, and his friends making the Odyssean trip from Donegal to Clare. Travelling on the pillion of his friend’s two-stroke motorbike, they encounter 80s Ireland and young people from all over making the same pilgrimage.

Doors Open: 10am
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Doors: 6pm
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Back by popular demand, TSEAC are delighted to announce more dates added for our Pop-up Gaeltacht where we welcome everyone to come together to celebrate the Irish language. The event is suitable for all levels; so, if you would like to learn Irish in a low-pressure environment, then come along and join us for some coffee and chats.
Pop Up Gaeltacht events are free to attend – however spaces are limited, so booking is essential. We will see you all there!

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Join us for a TradFest Special at TSEAC! We’re thrilled to announce a TradFest special edition of our regular monthly Singing Session, where the art of song takes centre stage. This month, we’re honoured to feature the legendary Moya Brennan as our special guest singer. Led by professional musicians Dónal Kearney, Fergus Cahillane, and Macdara Yeates, the ‘TSEAC Singing Sessions’ offer an informal and welcoming environment for all participants to perform and share songs. Our guest hosts will do their best to accommodate everyone who wishes to sing, both on-site and online.

Doors Open: 7.30pm
Commences: 8pm

Internationally recognised as one of the world’s most influential guitarists and a ground-breaking innovator, Preston Reed revolutionised acoustic guitar playing in the 1980’s and 90’s. His invention of integrated percussive guitar playing – an approach that incorporates a live percussive groove on the guitar neck and body with other techniques – continues to captivate audiences and inspire new generations of musicians around the world.

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Celebrate the Legacy of Séamus Ennis at the Seamus Ennis Arts Centre
Join us on May 18th for a heartfelt celebration in honour of our namesake and piping legend, Séamus Ennis. In collaboration with Dublin City Council, we invite you to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of traditional Irish music and arts at The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre.

Doors: 7pm
Commences 7pm
This session is ideal for players who enjoy playing the standard sets of tunes in Irish music at a slow and steady pace. It’s also ideal for adults who are currently receiving tuition on an instrument and need a chance to play the tunes they have learned in a group environment. Paudie will also teach a tune during each session.

Doors Open: 7.30pm
Commences 8pm

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From the wild west of Ireland, we are beyond excited to welcome the incredibly talented Alannah Thornburgh to the TSEAC stage! Celebrating her brand new album, Alannah will enchant us with her mesmerizing songs in this spectacular double headliner show. Sharing the stage with the renowned bouzouki virtuoso Macdara Ó Faoláin, this evening promises to be a feast for the senses.

Doors Open: 7.30pm
Commences 8pm

Doors Open: 7.30pm
Commences 8pm

Doors Open: 7.30pm
Commences 8pm

Doors Open 1.30pm
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Born in the holler of Tennessee’s first legal moonshine distillery, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run blend tradition with innovation through genuine songwriting and tasteful arrangements, bringing to life their original music and lost covers like no other in the genre. Combining elements of bluegrass, country, and folk music, their sound resonates with traditional and contemporary audiences alike. “In the day and age where authenticity is everything, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run are the real deal.”