Francis O'Neill Club - Chicago Ceili and Set Dancing

Francis O'Neill Club - Chicago Ceili and Set Dancing Ceili and Set Dancing in Chicago! We meet at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center. Just bring yourself and a pair of smooth-soled shoes. Interested?

We are a group of Céilí and Set dancing enthusiasts who gather weekly to learn and dance the traditional folk dances of Ireland. Set Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays @ 7:30pm
Room 111
$5 donation

Regular Céilís
Fridays @ 8
Room 111
$5 donation

First Friday Céilí Mór (Big Céilí)
1st Friday of the Month @ 8:30
Fifth Province Room
$20 donation

Pre-Céilí Mór Activities:
7:30-8:30 PM Céilí/Set Dance Lesson

s - Free! Lessons will help new or experienced dancers who want to work on basic jig, reel, polka, or hornpipe steps
In the IAHC Fifth Province Room - South End
Instructors: Dan Cahill and Alan Beale



No partner or experience necessary! Check out our website (www.francisoneillclub.org) for more information!

Sweet! House concert in Evanston with Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O'Leary - what a lovely opportunity! Link to RSVP is in comm...
08/06/2026

Sweet! House concert in Evanston with Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O'Leary - what a lovely opportunity! Link to RSVP is in comment below. Please RSVP by AUG 10. See you there!

Mark your calendars!
08/04/2026

Mark your calendars!

Chicago Gaelic Park's Annual Irish Fest
Fri-Sun August 21-23, 2026

07/28/2026

TUESDAY LESSON UPDATE for 7/28/2026
We are in Room 311 tonight
(7:30 to 9:00p) - See you there!

Road Trip!
07/28/2026

Road Trip!

Our next dance is coming up on August 8 at 2:00 PM.

Don't worry if you're not a seasoned set dancer - all dances will be called. We'll be using gender-neutral (raven/lark) terminology.
No partner necessary. Please bring clean, non-scuffing shoes and a mug or water bottle!
A suggested donation of $10 contributes to the room rental and music, but no one will be excluded due to inability to pay.
When: Second Saturday of the month from 2-5pm! Everyone is welcome!
Where: Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 953 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
Questions? Contact [email protected]

Join us for special guest teacher Niall O'Leary!
07/21/2026

Join us for special guest teacher Niall O'Leary!

Special treat for Tuesday lessons next week! We'll be partnering with Irish Music School of Chicago for summer school. ...
07/16/2026

Special treat for Tuesday lessons next week! We'll be partnering with Irish Music School of Chicago for summer school. In the evening (7:00p to 7:45p), we'll have Sean Nos lessons with Niall O'Leary!
Join us!

Updated bag policy for Milwaukee Irish Fest.Plan ahead!
07/16/2026

Updated bag policy for Milwaukee Irish Fest.
Plan ahead!

What a great opportunity for the kiddos!
06/27/2026

What a great opportunity for the kiddos!

This looks super fun!
04/24/2026

This looks super fun!

🎶 LIVE AT THE IAHC — THE STEPHEN SMYTH BAND

Straight from Ireland to Chicago—don’t miss one of the most dynamic acts in Irish showband & country music! 🇮🇪

Led by veteran performer Stephen Smyth, this high-energy group brings the best of Irish ballads, country classics, and dancefloor favorites for a night you won’t want to miss. Get ready to sing, dance, and soak up the craic! 💃🕺

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕕 Doors: 6:00 PM | 🎶 Music & Dancing: 7:30 PM
📍 Irish American Heritage Center

🎟️ Tickets: IAHC Members: $25 | GA: $30
👉 www.irish-american.org

Supported by Declan McShane

Don’t wait—grab your tickets and join us for an unforgettable night of music and dancing! ☘️

Big big thanks to SetDance Milwaukee for the pictures from this weekend!
04/14/2026

Big big thanks to SetDance Milwaukee for the pictures from this weekend!

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Irish American Heritage Center
Chicago, IL
60630

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