Willie Clancy Summer School - Nightly Ceili and Sessions

What to Expect

The Willie Clancy Summer School is one of Ireland’s most celebrated traditional music summer schools, running Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 July 2026 in Miltown Malbay. Each evening, the Mill Marquee at the GAA Grounds hosts ceili and set dancing from 9:30pm to 1am. Dozens of impromptu sessions also take place in the pubs around town every night during the week. The town fills with musicians, dancers, and music lovers from Ireland and abroad for one of the most vibrant nightlife weeks in the county.

Good to Know

• Nightly ceilis at the Mill Marquee, GAA Grounds, from 9:30pm to 1am, Saturday 4 to Saturday 11 July.
• Pub sessions run spontaneously throughout Miltown Malbay every night of the week.
• Week-long registration for classes costs EUR 150; ceili tickets are sold separately.
• This is a multi-day event (4-12 July); the nightly ceili component runs most evenings.
• The town’s pubs fill with impromptu sessions from around 9pm each night - many are free to attend.

Getting There

Miltown Malbay is approximately 40km from Ennis via the N68. Limited parking in the town during the week; visitors are advised to use shuttle services or arrive early.