Dance workshops on Mayo island to celebrate St. Patrick's weekend

THIS Saturday, March 15, to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend, the new all-island and national dance company Luail will share free dance workshops led by Dance Deputy Edwina Guckian.

The traditional dance workshops will take place at Clare Island Community Centre and are free for all to attend.

This event is just one of many community-based events happening across the island of Ireland this year, hosted by Ireland’s new national and all-island dance company.

These traditional dance workshops will share sean nós and set dance styles and people of all levels and abilities are welcome to attend.

Edwina Guckian is an established dance artist, based in Co. Leitrim, who works with the company to champion dance events across the northwest.

Workshops take place in the community centre on Clare Island this Saturday, March 15. The schedule is 11 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. sean nós; 2 - 4 p.m. set dancing.

The workshops are free - no booking required, and all levels welcome.

Luail, established in 2024 with funding from the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, has a remit to embody, embed and empower dance across the island of Ireland, and to lead into a future that transforms how we make, know and experience it. It is Luail’s mission to make and share exceptional dance while empowering new possibilities and pathways for dance artists, audiences and communities to thrive.