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Kilrush Traditional Music & Set Dancing Festival 2023

Kilrush, West Clare

Concerts/Performances
Festivals / Celebrations
Traditional Music and Dance
Free To Visit
Event Information
Wednesday, 2nd August to Monday, 7th August, 2023

Kilrush Traditional Music and Set Dancing Festival, 2023, is a seven-day festival that takes place in Kilrush, Co. Clare. 

It has four free open-air Céilís in the square, displays, concerts and workshops.

The timetable is as follows: 

Wednesday, August 2nd:
9pm: Singers Club at the Haven Arms. 

Thursday, August 3rd:
8.30pm: Seisiun at Teach Ceoil featuring Inis Cathaigh CCE.

Friday, August 4th:
10am: Music Workshops (contact +353 (0)87 266 3718 for details).
4pm: Set dancing Workshop at Teach Ceoil with Mike Mahony.
6.45pm: Official opening of the 2023 Festival.
7pm: Ceili with Dal gCais Ceili Band.

Saturday, August 5th: 
10am: Music Workshops (Contact +353 (0)87 266 3718 for details).
10am: Set dancing Workshop at Teach Ceoil with Mike Mahony. 
12pm: Music in the Square.
2.30pm: Open Air Ceili with Johnny Reidy Ceili Band. 
8.30pm: Concert at Teach Ceoil with PJ Murrihy and friends. 

Sunday, August 6th:
2.30pm: Open Air Music & Dance Display. 
7pm: Ceili with the Five Counties Ceili Band.
9.30pm: Music in the town’s bars.

Monday, August 7th:
2pm: Open Air Music & dance display.
6pm: Open Air Ceili with the Star of Munster Ceili Band. 

Music is in the town’s bars every night from 9.30pm.

Days to Go!

  

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Kilrush

The popular heritage town of Kilrush, on the mouth of the River Shannon on the Wild Atlantic Way, is home to top attractions and great activities.