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This webpage is your resource for Irish events in the greater Baltimore / Washington metro area.
Ongoing Ceilis. Sessions, Music and Dance classes, etc. are listed as recurring events, so be sure to check there in addition to the listing of upcoming events

I have been following Irish music and dancing for fifty years. I started dancing in 1981 and playing since 2010. In 1997 I created the first version of this website as a resource for activities in the Baltimore-Washington related primarily to Irish traditional music, dance and culture. After 23 years I gave it an upgrade.

We are very fortunate that there is so much talent and so many things that happen in Baltimore / Washington area. A lot of things tend to come together at the last minute, and it’s hard to get the word out. My goal is to help let people know about events that are on the horizon, as well as some things that happen on a recurring basis.

Many people travel to this area, whether for business or pleasure, and would like to know where there is a good session, ceili, or concert. It can be a challenge to locate and connect with local musicians and dancers. I hope these listings help them to find what they are seeking–be it a local session or a group on tour.

If you organize such activities, or learn of an event that’s not already listed, feel free to send me the details. (greenfeet@aol.com) If it is more than two weeks away, I should be able to add it to the list. If it’s less than two weeks, you’ll understand why you may not see it.

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
Canada
9Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
Canada
10Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
Canada
11Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
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12Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
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13Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
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14GWCC Fall FlingGWCC Fall FlingAtlantic Sands Hotel
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
Canada
15GWCC Fall FlingGWCC Fall FlingAtlantic Sands Hotel
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Celtic Colours International FestivalCeltic Colours International FestivalCape Breton Island, NS
Canada
16GWCC Fall FlingGWCC Fall FlingAtlantic Sands Hotel
Rehoboth Beach, DE
17 18 19 20O’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatO’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatTraditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES)
1320 Navaho Trail
Richardson, TX
21O’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatO’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatTraditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES)
1320 Navaho Trail
Richardson, TX
We Banjo 3
8:00 pm
We Banjo 3Time: 8:00 pm
The Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 West Patrick St.
Frederick, MD
22O’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatO’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatTraditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES)
1320 Navaho Trail
Richardson, TX
23O’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatO’Flaherty Irish Music RetreatTraditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES)
1320 Navaho Trail
Richardson, TX
24 25 26 27Altan
8:00 pm
AltanTime: 8:00 pm
The Barns at Wolf Trap
1635 Trap Road
Vienna, VA
28Tappy Hour - Festival style Irish step dance with Kate Spano
6:00 pm
Tappy Hour - Festival style Irish step dance with Kate SpanoTime: 6:00 pm
We will work on some of the movements and techniques that are typical of this style’s “slow” slip jig and learn a short piece of performance choreography. The goal of this event is to bring together the greater dance community in the DC area. This is event is open to all with experience in Irish or other dance styles.
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