About

Canberra Irish Set Dancing Weekend 10 - 12 October 2025

Online bookings are now closed, but you can pay at the door on the day (whole weekend or selected sessions) by cash or EFT (via your phone). Sorry, no credit cards.

This popular annual event is now in it's 19th year. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Kevin and Carol Monaghan, experienced and well-known teachers from Basingstoke, UK. See their website: www.setsmad.com

Kevin and Carol host their own dance weekend ('SetsMad') in September each year. These weekends are collaborative events, featuring returning teachers Padraig and Roisin McEneany, the ceili band 'Rise the Dust'; and have seen the launch of newly composed sets by Padraig and the 'SetsMad' team.

Their second smaller annual dance weekend ('Spring Thing') has featured brush dances, unique waltzes and stepping workshops.

The Canberra weekend is suitable for both new and experienced dancers. Don't miss:
*  Workshops with Kevin and Carol Monaghan
*  Two ceilis with live music featuring Ian Hayden and Friends Ceili Band
Light refreshments and Sunday lunch sausage sizzle are included.

Come for the whole weekend, or individual sessions.

$110 All sessions
$40 Saturday workshops only
$35 Saturday evening ceili only - live music and supper included
$25 Sunday morning workshops only
$25 Sunday farewell ceili - live music

Email us for half-price tickets for full-time students and under 18's (isdcanberra@gmail.com).

Also email us if you would like to be on the mailing list for this event, or if you would like more information about Irish Set Dancing classes and events.

Notes:
* Tickets are refunded if you are unable to attend.
* Friday 10 October meet & greet at the Canberra Irish Club (6 Parkinson St, Weston) is at own expense. From 6 pm, or earlier if you wish (the Club and Bistro are both busy on Friday nights).

Location

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Hall Pavilion
Gladstone St, Hall ACT 2618

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