Francis O'Neill Club - Chicago Ceili and Set Dancing

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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!

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! ☘️

04/14/2026

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

03/19/2026

SUNDAY MAR 22 at Chicago Gaelic Park
Fun time will be had by all!
See you there!

02/06/2026

Comhaltas ... Northbrook Hilton this year - register now so you don't miss out!

immersion weekend

12/13/2025

Ready for more dancing?? Head down to Chicago Gaelic Park on Friday, Dec 19 for Ceili with the lively tunes of Ger Carey, Pauline Conneelly and Declan McShane!

12/05/2025

Pack up those clean dance shoes and join us for Ceili Mor tonight!
You can find us at Irish American Heritage Center , in room 111 (with the beautiful new floor!)

8:00p to 11:00p
$10 donation

12/02/2025

Woo wee! Look at the beautiful new floor in IAHC Room 111!
REMINDER for dancers, please make sure your dance shoes are clean & soft-soled so we can help keep the floor nice! Thanks!

11/25/2025

Mark your calendar!

Milwaukee Irish Set Dancing Midwinter Weekend 2026 registration

11/07/2025

Join us for Ceili Mor tomorrow (Friday Nov 7)!
Newcomer lessons from 7:00 to 8:00
Dancing to the lively music of Ceoltóirí Chicago from 8:00 to 11:00p
See you there!

10/21/2025

Sad news to share with the passing of Eddie O'Callaghan last week ...friend, former dancer and former President of the Francis O'Neill Club.

Rest in peace, Eddie. Your kindness & welcoming presence will be missed by all.

Edmond O’Callaghan, 94, native of Ballylanders, Co. Limerick, Ireland; married for 56 years to his favorite dancing partner Nellie nee Connolly; loving dad to Mary, Eileen (Barry) Reddington and Edmond (MaryLynn); cherished grandpa to Michael (Jade), Kaitlyn, Sean (Fabiola), Edmond (Danielle), Rya...

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Irish American Heritage Center
Chicago, IL
60630

Website

http://francisoneillclub.org/

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