Willie Clancy Week Ceilithe - Miltown Malbay

What to Expect

Each evening during the Willie Clancy Summer School week (6 to 12 July 2026), a formal ceili is held at one of the main marquee or hall venues in Miltown Malbay, featuring some of Ireland’s leading ceili bands including the Kilfenora Ceili Band, the Tulla Ceili Band and the Brian Boru Ceili Band. The week’s ceilithe are among the most atmospheric traditional dancing events in the Irish calendar, drawing hundreds of dancers from Ireland and overseas. In addition to the ticketed ceilithe, informal set dancing breaks out in pub yards and on the streets throughout the week.

Good to Know

• Ceilithe run nightly from Monday 6 July to Sunday 12 July 2026. Check scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com/complete-calendar for the full band lineup and venue for each night.
• Tickets purchased separately from school registration; available at the door or in advance.
• From EUR 15 per ceili; pricing confirmed at the school website.
• The whole town of Miltown Malbay fills with music during school week - most pub sessions are free.

Getting There

Miltown Malbay is on the N67, approx. 35km south-west of Ennis on the West Clare coast. Bus Eireann runs services from Ennis. Accommodation books out early; plan well in advance.