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The Dunamaise Arts Centre

Arts centre in Portlaoise hosting theatre, family shows, film screenings, art exhibitions, and workshops.

Good to know

Where
Church St, Moneyballytyrrell, R32 W93P, Laois (Indoors)Directions
Cost
Check admission price
Ages
Suits all ages
Phone
+353578663355
Check dates & tickets

What to expect

The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise, County Laois, plays host to a wide range of national and international performing and visual arts including theatre, music, dance, film, literature, comedy, and pantomime. The centre is also a host venue for workshops and many local performance groups.

As one of the earliest established and most highly regarded professional arts centres in the country, Dunamaise Arts Centre is firmly established as a regional keystone of the arts in Ireland. For information on events, please contact the Box Office directly.

More information

Booking
Booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Craft
  • Shopping
  • Movies
  • Cinema
  • Venue
  • Art Gallery
  • Attraction
  • Comedy
  • Music

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly
  • Baby changing (likely)
  • Step-free access
  • Café on site
  • Toilets

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Location

Church St, Moneyballytyrrell, R32 W93P, Laois

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