Tír an Traonaigh

Two sisters set out on a misguided tour to resolve their feud over land, nature and a noisy little bird.

Step aboard our bus for an unforgettable theatrical journey through the spectacular landscape of North Mayo, where family, biodiversity and the future of the Irish language collide.

As audiences travel through the Mayo Gaeltacht, the story of feuding sisters Annie and Deirbhle unfolds. At the centre of their conflict is the Corncrake, a shy little bird whose distinctive "Crex Crex" call echoes across the Mullet Peninsula each summer after its remarkable migration from Africa.

Tír an Traonaigh has all the hallmarks of The Performance Corporation’s ground-breaking work – an adventurous show that mixes theatre, music, dance and incredible visuals to create an experience that is playful, energetic and thought-provoking.

Written by Tom Swift and directed by Jo Mangan, this new Irish-language production commissioned by An Taibhdhearc explores family, place, memory and the delicate balance between tradition, nature and change.

Ticéid / Tickets

An Taibhdhearc is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, with additional support from Galway City Council and Rethink Ireland.

The Performance Corporation is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland and supported by Mayo County Council.

Creative Team

Commissioned by
An Taibhdhearc – Ireland's National Irish Language Theatre

Produced by
An Taibhdhearc × The Performance Corporation

Written by
Tom Swift

Directed by
Jo Mangan

Featuring
Maeve McGrath
Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Stephanie Dufresne
Seamus Moran

Creative Team / Foireann Chruthaitheach
Tom Swift – Writer / Scríbhneoir
Jo Mangan – Director / Stiúrthóir
Caoimhe Wandel-Brannigan – Choreographer & Movement Director / Córagrafaí & Stiúrthóir Gluaiseachta
Daragh Dukes – Composer & Sound Designer / Cumadóir & Dearthóir Fuaime
Jane Cassidy – Video Designer / Dearthóir Físe
Marie Hegarty – Lighting Designer / Dearthóir Soilsithe
Sinéad Lawlor – Set Designer / Dearthóir Seit
Clíodhna Hallissey – Costume Designer / Dearthóir Cultacha
Fionnuala Conway – Digital Artist / Ealaíontóir Digiteach
Pam McQueen – Dramaturg / Drámadóir Comhairleach
Seoirsín Bashford – Translator & Irish Language Guide / Aistritheoir & Treoraí Gaeilge