Since its formation in 1996, Cairde Rince Céilí na hÉireann has made the promotion of céilí dancing among young people a priority. Every year thousands of children take part in 8-week courses in céilí dancing in schools throughout the country.
Eight-week courses in céilí dancing in schools
We offer:
- Eight-week courses in céilí dancing in primary and secondary schools. Depending on age, children learn up to 7 céilí dances.
- One-hour lessons during school time with not more than 32 pupils in any group. Each hour-long lesson costs from €27 (₤20stg).
- Optional Fíor-Chéilí na nÓg (children’s céilí) with live music at the end of the course for participating schools in each region where there are a minimum of 80 children. Admission €2.50 (₤2stg) including refreshments.
- Local teachers available.
- All events are held in venues free from alcohol.
Arrangements for this school year
If you wish to book a course of classes for your school, please send the following information to your local céilí dancing teacher. Contact details for teachers available from Oifigeach na nÓg / National Youth Officer, Mary Farrell, Phone 086-3709695.
Eolas riachtanach – Information Required
Name of school……………………………………………………………………………………...
Address…………………………………………………………….………......……………………
Email address……………...………………………………………...……………………………….
Phone no…………………………………………………………….…………………………….
Contact person:……………………………………………………………...........................................
Please tick the appropriate box:
Sept. - Nov. □ Reply by 15th Sept.
Jan. - March □ Reply by 15th Jan.
March – May □ Reply by 1st March
How many groups of not more than 32 pupils will require one hour lessons?………………………………………………………………………………………….….
Do you wish to include infants?…………………………………………………………………..
Please list days/times when you cannot have céilí dancing ……………………………………………………………