Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2026
Sráid na Cathrach, Co. an Chláir, 4ú Iúil - 12ú Iúil.
The 54th Willie Clancy Summer School, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland.
Saturday 4th July to Sunday 12th July, 2026.
Welcome to the official website of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, The Willie Clancy Summer School, a major traditional Irish music, song and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland with instrument and dance classes, lectures, workshops, recitals and céilithe all through the week.
Organising Committee:
Harry Hughes (Administrator) tel. 086 877 3747
Éamon McGivney tel. 087 950 0006
Séamus Ó Rócháin tel. 087 926 4256
Deirdre Comber tel. 087-673 5172
and the coordinators of classes/workshops and venue managers.
Online registration is now open on our Online Registration page
Registration Administrator: David McDermott
email: register.scoilwc@gmail.com tel. 085 151 7086
Download the list of tutors here
Please note that uilleann piping students need to pre-register online with Na Píobairí Uilleann at www.pipers.ie or by contacting them at info@pipers.ie
Na Píobairí Uilleann, 15 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. Tel: 01- 873 0093
Accommodation information
Maureen Kilduff 089 232 0498 email: kilduffmg@gmail.com
Download the accommodation list here
Please direct all other enquiries to: scoilwclancy73@gmail.com
Please do not send enquiries to the summer school's Facebook or Instagram accounts.
The Willie Clancy Summer School is an Irish registered charity.
To read or download the School's Child Welfare and Safeguarding Policy please click here.
For a list of the Summer School's sponsors, benefactors and partners please visit the About page.
Special dance workshops for 2026: traditional dances from Quebec
Three Workshops with À La Danse - Mélina Mauger-Lavigne, Sophie Lavoie, Louis-Philippe Pharand and Fiachra O’Regan. 6th, 7th & 8th July, 2.30pm-4.00pm, Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds.
Quadrilles, Cotillions and Circle Dances of Quebec
This workshop introduces traditional group dances from Quebec, including quadrilles, cotillions, and circle dances. Although these dances were originally brought to Quebec by European settlers, particularly from France Ireland and Scotland, their forms evolved within Quebec’s popular culture. Today they are less frequently danced, but they remain living traditions that are still practiced at traditional dance gatherings known as veillées.
Québécois Square Sets and Contredanse Workshop
A hands-on introduction to Québécois square sets and contredanse, two lively forms of traditional social dancing. Participants will learn the basic figures and formations while dancing to live calling, and discovering the dynamic interaction between dancers and caller, and the music that keeps these traditions vibrant today.
Québécois Step Dancing Workshop
An introduction to Québécois step dancing (gigue), exploring its rhythmic footwork and regional styles. Participants will learn characteristic steps and patterns found in different regions of Quebec, while discovering how rhythm, musicality, and personal style shape this vibrant dance tradition.
The University of Limerick’s BLAS International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music has joined forces with Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy to promote deeper understanding and appreciation of Irish Traditional music. Click here for more information.
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy have had a long association with the Irish Traditional Music Archive whose ITMA Field Recording team are in attendance every year to record all official events for the archive.
