Céilí (Irish social dance) with the Notre Dame Céilí Band

Students dance outside the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at a Céilí, a traditional Gaelic social gathering with music and dancing, hosted by the Notre Dame Céilí Band. The image is split toned with green on the left and gold on the right.

In celebration of our temporary exhibition Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin, 1880–1900, join the Notre Dame Céilí Band for a lively evening of traditional Irish music and social dance outside on the Hiler Family Terrace.

Founded in 2021, the Céilí Band seeks to deepen student engagement and understanding of Irish folk culture through traditional Irish music repertoire and social dance. The Band is made up of 30+ musicians and dancers of various levels of experience, from All-Ireland competitors to novice whistle players.

All dances will be called and taught with live music provided by the Céilí Band, and no previous experience is required!

Begin your evening early at the Museum with an opportunity to explore the works of Walter Osborne! Join for a thematic tour of the exhibition immediately before the céilí from 6:15–7:00 p.m. Learn more here.

Originally published at raclinmurphymuseum.nd.edu.