Celebrating 31 years as a week-long summer school of traditional Irish music, song, and dance in the heart of the Irish Catskills.

Schedule of events:

Class Schedule:

Morning Classes: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Afternoon Classes: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Dance Class Schedules:
- Set Dancing (Padraig McEneany): 10:00 am - 12:15 pm, Shamrock House
- Sean Nos Step (Jackie O’Riley): 10:00 am - 11:30 am and 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Reilly’s Pub
- Contemporary Step Dancing (Regan Wick am and 1:30): 10:00 am - 11:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Knights of Columbus

Prior registration is required for all dance classes.

Class locations will be provided to registrants prior to Arts Week.

Tuition includes access to evening concerts and ceili dances. General public can join with a paid admission or week pass.

Lectures

Afternoon Lectures: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm at The Shamrock House
Explore topics in Irish music, dance, and culture.

Nightly Ceilis and Dance Events

Thursday and Friday: 9:00 pm - Midnight, Shamrock House

Admission:
- CIAW registered students: Free entry
- General public: $15 at the door per event

All dances led by Fear A Tí, Padraig McEneany.

Everyone is welcome-no experience necessary!

Evening Concerts

Thursday and Friday: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Enjoy world-class performances at the McGrath Pavilion, MJQ Festival Grounds.

Sessions

Open music sessions and "Listening Room" performances at local pubs and resorts from 10:00 pm - 12:00 am all week.