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Inishbofin Set Dancing & Trad Weekend
Join us for the Inishbofin Set Dancing & Trad Weekend, a weekend of Irish trad music, dance, and guaranteed fun!
Held annually on the last weekend of September, the festival is a must-attend event for anyone who loves traditional Irish culture.
Featuring the Swallow’s Tail Ceili Band, the festival promises plenty of opportunities to dance the night away. Even if you’re a complete beginner or just want to freshen up your steps, there will be workshops on set dancing and sean-nos dance to help you get in the groove.
Throughout the weekend, you can expect plenty of Irish trad music, song, and dance sessions to keep you entertained. It’s the perfect opportunity to soak up the lively atmosphere and experience the warm hospitality of the island’s community.
So come join us for a weekend of guaranteed good times at the Inishbofin Set Dancing & Trad Weekend. Book your stay now and get ready to dance, sing, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Please book accommodation beforehand, and follow the event Facebook page for updates and pictures from past festivals.
Hourly Schedule
Friday
- 3pm
- Music Session in Oliver's Cleggan
- With Luke Gannon & friends
- 9pm
- Ceili in Inishbofin Community Centre
- With The Swallow's Tail Ceili Band. Tickets €10.00
- 10pm
- Music Session in The Beach Bar
- With Mary Shannon, Roisin Abeyta, Mick Culloty, Mary Staunton & Brian O'Nullain
Saturday
- 1pm
- Set Dancing Workshop in Inishbofin Community Centre
- With tutor Gerard Butler. Tickets €10.00
- 2pm
- Music Session in The Doonmore Hotel
- With Patsy Broderick, Mary Shannon, Paul Bradley, Mary Staunton & Geraldine King
- 3.30pm
- Festival Mass
- 4pm
- Music Session in The Dolphin Hotel
- With Martin Donohoe, Louise King, Brid Keane, Anne Marie Rynne, Kate Moloney & Alan Jordan
- 5pm
- Singing Session in Inishbofin House Hotel
- With The Mc Keaney Sisters and Ger Fitzgerald
- 7pm
- Music Session in The Beach Bar
- With Paddy Joe King, Francis O'Halloran, Josie Canavan, Michael Joe O'Halloran & Brian O'Nullain
- 9pm
- Ceili in Inishbofin Community Centre
- With The Swallow's Tail Ceili Band, including a sean-nos dance demonstration. Tickets €10.00
- 10 pm
- Music Session in The Doonmore Hotel
- with Patsy Broderick, Sean Abeyta, Mick Culloty, Louise King, Brid Keane & Paul Bradley
Sunday
- 11am
- Sean-Nos Dance Workshop in Inishbofin Community Centre
- With Gerard Butler. Tickets €10.00
- 1pm
- Music Session in The Beach Bar
- With Francis O'Halloran, Josie Canavan, Kate Moloney, Anne Marie Rynne & Alan Jordan
- 2pm
- Singing Session in The Dolphin Hotel
- With The Mc Keaney Sisters & Ger Fitzgerald
- 7pm
- Music Session in The Beach Bar
- With Martin Donohoe, Francis O'Halloran, Paddy Joe King, Michael Joe O'Halloran & Paddy Allen