Dra’ocht is a multi-purpose arts venue, based in the heart of Blanchardstown in Dublin 15, officially opened on 3 May 2001 by President Mary McAleese. Since opening in 2001 Dra’ocht has reached right to the heart of the people it serves in Dublin 15 and its environs to provide stimulating and accessible arts programming. Over 50,000 people a year attend performance events including a mix of professional, national, international and local work. In addition, thousands more attend our two exhibition galleries, use our conference facilities and of course many enjoy the facilities of our theatre bar and Betelnut Cafe. We aspire to reaching as wide an audience as possible and our commitment to access for all to the facilities and activities of the Centre forms the backbone of all our endeavours. By presenting an exciting line-up we hope to offer our audiences a programme which will be entertaining and exciting as well as at times challenging and provocative.