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 devised live dramatic interpretation using historical documentation, personal writings, local and national histories this productions conjures up the diverse histories of the Civil War.
Performed in the pivotal site of Dundalk Gaol this promenade piece of theatre melds song, poetry and oral histories to re-examine the tragic legacy of the civil war and the opportunities spurned at the birth of the nation.
Set Design by ELS + DECLAN.
Legacy – Stories from the Civil War (Part III of The Remembrance Trilogy) is produced by An Táin Arts Centre in association with Upstate Theatre Project and directed by Paul Hayes and Declan Mallon.
This production is part of the Louth Decade of Centenaries Programme 2022 funded by the Commemorations unit of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland and Create Louth.
