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.


Complete Calendar of Events

Dé Sathairn 4ú Iúil - Saturday 4th July

3 pm to 6 pm - Information desk: students and visitors can meet administrative staff for general information and assistance at the Community Centre, Miltown Malbay.

8.00 pm - Oscailt Oifigiúil/Official Opening - details to be announced

8.30 pm - Breandán Breathnach Memorial Lecture - details to be announced

Venue: Community Centre for both events.

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at The Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds - band TBA

Dé Domhnaigh 5ú Iúil - Sunday 5th July

12.15 pm - Aifreann i nGaeilge/Mass in Irish at St. Joseph's Church, Miltown Malbay.

3.00 pm - Musical Tribute at Willie Clancy's Grave, Ballard Road.

5 pm to 7.30 pm - Information desk: students and visitors can meet administrative staff for general information and assistance at the Community Centre, Miltown Malbay.

8.00 pm - Céiliúradh Ceoil á chraoladh beo ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and featuring TG4 Gradam Ceoil Award Winners and guest performers. Venue: Community Centre.

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at The Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds - band TBA

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at the Quilty Tavern - band TBA

Dé Luain 6ú Iúil - Monday 6th July

9.00 am - Assembly at the various class venues.

10 am to 1 pm - Classes and Workshops (see location details on information page).

2 pm to 3 pm - Classes in spoken Irish.

3.00 pm - Lecture - details to be announced. Venue: Community Centre.

5 pm to 7 pm - Harp Recital. Venue: Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds.

8.00 pm - Fiddle Recital. Venue: Community Centre. 

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at The Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds - Kilfenora Céilí Band

Dé Máirt 7ú Iúil - Tuesday 7th July

10 am to 1 pm - Classes and Workshops

2 pm to 3 pm - Classes in spoken Irish.

3 pm - Presentation/lecture - details to be announced. Venue: Community Centre.

8 pm - Whistle and Flute Recital. Venue: Community Centre. 

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at The Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds - Tulla Céilí Band

Dé Céadaoin 8ú Iúil - Wednesday 8th July

10 am to 1 pm - Classes and Workshops

2 pm to 3 pm - Classes in spoken Irish.

3 pm - Lecture: - details to be announced. Venue: Community Centre.​

5 pm to 7 pm - Banjo Recital. Venue: Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds.

8 pm - Uilleann Piping Recital. Venue: Community Centre. 

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at The Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds - Kilfenora Céilí Band

Déardaoin 9ú Iúil - Thursday 9th July

10 am to 1 pm - Classes and Workshops

2 pm to 3 pm - Classes in spoken Irish.

2.30 pm - Lecture - details to be announced. Venue: Community Centre.

4.30 pm - Button Accordion & Melodeon Recital. Venue: Community Centre.

8 pm - Old Style Step, Sean-nós and Set-Dancing Recital. Venue: Community Centre.

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at the Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds - Tulla Céilí Band

Dé hAoine 10ú Iúil - Friday 10th July

​10 am to 1 pm - Classes and Workshops

2 pm to 3 pm - Classes in spoken Irish.

3 pm - An afternoon of Traditional Singing in Irish and English. Venue: Community Centre.

5 pm to 7 pm - Harmonica Recital. Venue: Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds.

8 pm - Concertina Recital. Venue: Community Centre.

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at The Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds - band TBA

9.30 pm to 1 am - Céilí at the Quilty Tavern - band TBA

Dé Sathairn 11ú Iúil - Saturday 11th July

10 am to 1 pm - Classes and Workshops

2.30 pm - Lecture - details to be announced. Venue: Community Centre.

7 pm to 10.30 pm - CEOLCHOIRM CHUIMHNEACHÁIN MUIRIS Ó RÓCHÁIN  Muiris Ó Rócháin Memorial Concert.

Láithreoir / presenter: Muireann Ní Dhuigneáin. Venue: Community Centre.

Dé Domhnaigh 12ú Iúil - Sunday 12th July

12.15 pm - Aifreann i nGaeilge le Cór Chúil Aodha (Seán Ó Riada Mass with Coolea Choir) at St. Joseph's Church, Miltown Malbay.

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