Concert Frank & Walters
2 Dec 2023
The Frank and Walters are heading back to Dundalk for another intimate acoustic gig in the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol on Saturday 23th March 2024. The Frank and Walters originally became world famous on the ‘90s indie scene and have produced seven studio albums. Thanks to the cult comedy show ‘The Young Offenders’, the band captured a whole new audience ... More »
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Concert Vladimir Jablokov
2 Dec 2023
After the rapturous welcome that acclaimed violinist Vladimir Jablokov received when he last played a sold out show in the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol, he will be making a return visit on Saturday 24th February 2024. Vladimir has headlined in venues such as the 3Arena, the National Concert Hall, INEC, University Concert Hall, Cork Opera House, National Opera House, and ... More »
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Concert Eimear Quinn
2 Dec 2023
It’s with great excitement that the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol will welcome former Eurovision winner and Classic FM Hall of Fame Composer, Eimear Quinn to its stage on Saturday 9th December at 8.30pm. Eimear Quinn is one of the pre-eminent Irish voices of her generation. Occupying the space where Traditional meets Classical and Sacred, as a classically trained soprano with ... More »
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Dundalk Brass Band are delighted to announce a Christmas Concert in the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol. Formed in 1976 and including some of its original members it continues to perform in Dundalk and the local surrounds.Under the baton of Micheal Gaskin, the bands new musical director,they are excited to perform in this wonderful venue a selection of popular and seasonal ... More »
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"Soprano, Sarah McCourt and tenor, Niall Caraher accompanied by Brendan McCourt bring you an evening of classical and much-loved Christmas music, from Opera to Oh Holy Night on Friday the 15th December at The Oriel Centre in Dundalk in association with CreateLouth".Tickets are €20 and a limited number are available in the Oriel Centre, alternatively tickets can be purchased online ... More »
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100% Something Happens's Tom Dunne - 27th May
10 May 2023
Making a very welcome return visit to the Oriel Centre is Something Happens legend, Tom Dunne on Saturday 27th May 2023. Tom will be joined by Alan Connor so expect a night of songs and stories from the Paisley underground - parachutes on request! One of the leading Irish bands of their generation, Something Happens are regarded as one of ... More »
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Dani Larkin - April 29th
17 Apr 2023
We are delighted to announce the return of Dani Larkin, to the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol on Saturday 29 th April 2023. Dani Larkin is an artist renowned for her unforgettable live performances, her magical songwriting with her vocal always taking centre stage, accompanied by her impressive guitar and banjo playing. Larkin has the ability to blend the old and ... More »
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Vladimir Jablokov
15 Apr 2023
After the rapturous welcome that acclaimed violinist Vladimir Jablokov received when he last played in the Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol, he will be making a return visit on Saturday 15th April 2022. Vladimir has headlined in venues such as the National Concert Hall, INEC, University Concert Hall, Cork Opera House, National Opera House, and the BBC Proms Belfast and is ... More »
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Eleanor McEvoy - 25th March
5 Mar 2023
Join one of Irelands most accomplished contemporary singer/songwriters Eleanor McEvoy in the intimate settings of The Oriel Centre, Dundalk Goal, Dundalk, Co Louth on Saturday 25th March 2023 at 8.30 pm. Eleanor McEvoy achieved star status in Ireland in 1992 when her song "A Woman's Heart" was the title track for the A Woman's Heart anthology album. A Woman’s Heart ... More »
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It’s with great excitement that The Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol will welcome Jon Kenny with his show ‘’Tall Tales & Stories Of D’unexpected and Other Lies” on Saturday 28th January 2023, a show created from Jon’s memoir which he began to work on during lock down. As Jon says ‘“After two years and a bit in solitary confinement and not ... More »
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Dundalk Railway Heritage Society - 21st January
17 Jan 2023
On Saturday the 21st of January the Dundalk Railway Heritage Society is presenting a lecture called The Des Casey Memorial Lecture By Charles Friel. Charles Freil is a noted historian on Irish Railways he is a member of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland and has presented lectures on Irish railways in Ireland and in the UK The lecture will ... More »
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Imar - 27th February
5 Dec 2022
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners, Glasgow-based fi ve-piece Ímar stand out from the crowd - by taking things back to basics. With a line-up featuring members of Mànran, Mec Lir, RURA, and Talisk and a heavyweight collective haul of top prizes – including a the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Musician Of The Year, 2016 BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician ... More »
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The freedom fighters of the War of Independence are torn apart by the Treaty. As Civil War looms over the country the people of Louth and Meath choose an alternative vision for their future. The most extraordinary moment in this period of history is recaptured in a live dramatic interpretation devised with community performers. Using historical documentation, personal writings, local ... More »
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Shaskeen
15 Nov 2022
SHASKEEN THE HAPPY CUSTODIANS OF IRISH MUSIC FOR HALF A CENTURY WILL BE RETURNING TO THE ORIEL CENTRE DUNDALK GAOL ON THE 19th of November 2022 Between the jigs, the reels, the songs and the banter, you will not find a contemporary, traditional Irish traditional band to engage with and entertain an audience as brilliantly as SHASKEEN. With seven core ... More »
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Book Launch - A Book of Poetry by Sean Brannigan
15 Nov 2022
Sean Brannigan - A book of Poetry. Seán Brannigan lives in Dundalk, Co.Louth. His poetry has been featured in the Irish Press (New Irish Writing), Sunday Tribune (New Irish Writing), Sunday Independent, Irish Independent, Argus Newspapers, Dundalk Democrat, and on RTE radio and local radio stations. In 1993 he was writer-in-residence for Louth County Council under the aegis of the ... More »
