Willie Clancy Festival, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland

Willie Clancy Festival

MILLTOWN MALBAY, CO. CLARE

THE SUMMER SCHOOL

Held annually since 1973 in memory of the piper Willie Clancy, the Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy is Ireland's largest traditional music summer school. During the week, students from every part of the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full program of lectures, recitals, dances (céilithe) and exhibitions are run by the summer school.

All events are held in and near Miltown Malbay in County Clare starting on the first Saturday in July. Registration for music and dance classes takes place on Saturday and Monday. The registration fee of €140 Euro, £140 Sterling or $250 US includes six classes, all lectures and recitals (except the Saturday concert) and reduced price admission to céilithe. Weekly registration only. Lectures, recitals, concert and céilithe are open to the public.

This regristration fee proves excellent value for money and it is impossible to get to everything they have on offer!

ARMADA HOTEL
There are set dancing ceilís held day and night at the Armada hotel.

PHOTOS OF 2010
Have a look at some of the shots and videos of the 2010 Willie Week.

LOCAL SIGHTS
For those who wish to take in more than the music or dancing there are plenty of local attractions, including The Cliffs of Moher, The Aillwee Caves, Doonbeg Golf Course, and The Burren National Park.