The Ceili Club

17/05/2026

WEEK 5 CÉILÍ CLUB CHALLENGE ☘️

Week 5 of our Céilí Challenge is here, and you have all been absolute stars.
We have officially learned 24 dances so far!

Tonight is completely up to you. What are you craving to dance this week?
Drop your requests in the comments below, whether it is a fast favorite or one we need to practice.

☘️Céilí Club Week 5
📍 Belfast Boat Club
⏰ 7:30 PM
👟 Bring water and your dancing shoes!

11/05/2026

☘️ Week 4 of the Ceili Club Challenge! ☘️

Feeling the rhythm yet? Whether you’ve been with us since Week 1 or are looking for a fresh way to get moving, this is the perfect week to jump in!This week, we’re leveling up with some absolute classics that are all about energy and community:
✨ St. Patrick’s Day: a traditional ceili dance in 6/8 time!🏰

Gates of Derry: A progressive group dance where you’ll weave through "gates" and meet new partners—it's the ultimate social icebreaker.🎻

Rakes of Mallow: A fun, fast-paced "long dance" set to one of Ireland’s most famous tunes.

It's simple to learn but guaranteed to get your heart racing!Why join us?Ceili is all about the "craic"—no experience (or partner!) is needed. We break every step down so you can focus on the fun and the music.
📍Belfast Boat Club Tuesday @7.30pm
Tag a friend you want to drag onto the dance floor!

03/05/2026

Grab your dancing shoes!

We are back at the Belfast Boat Club this Tuesday at 7:30pm for Week 3 of the Céilí Club.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or still finding your footing, come along for a great night of music and craic.
This week’s setlist:
✨ High Caul Cap
✨ Siege of Carrick
✨ Sweets of May
✨ 8 Hand Jig
✨ Waves of Tory
✨ Cross Reel
No partner? No problem! Just show up ready to dance.
See you on the floor! 🎻🍀

27/04/2026

Looking forward to our next 6 dances at the Ceili Club
Tuesday 27th April @7.30pm in Belfast Boat Club

20/04/2026

Class cancelled on Tuesday 21st. Hall double booked.
See you all on Tuesday 28th

19/04/2026

19/04/2026

Ready for round two?

It’s Week 2 at the Ceili Club, and we have a fantastic lineup of dances ready for the floor. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, come join the fun and get moving!
Here is what we’re dancing this week:
8 Hand Reel
Fairy Reel
4 Hand Reel
Siege of Ennis
3 Tunes
Humours of Bandon

📍 Belfast Boat Club
⏰ Tuesday 7.30pm

✨ No partner? No problem! We’ll get everyone paired up and ready to go. See you all there! 🎻

12/04/2026

🪕 Dust off your dancing shoes – Ceili Club is BACK! 🪕We’re kicking off Week 1 with a fantastic lineup of dances. Whether you're a seasoned pro or have two left feet, come along and join the fun! 💃🕺Here’s what we’re teaching this week:
✨ Walls of Limerick
✨ Trip to the Cottage
✨ Morris Reel
✨ Antrim Reel
✨ Duke Reel
✨ Harvest Time Jig

No partner? No problem! Just bring plenty of energy and a bit of craic. We’ll guide you through every step.
📍 Where: Belfast Boat Club
⏰ When: Thursday 14th April @7.30pm
🎟️ Entry: £8 per class or 7 week block for £42
Tag a friend you want to drag onto the dance floor! 👇

28/04/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone back at the Ceili Club this Tuesday 30th April @7.30pm .
New members welcome