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.