Calendar of Events
Our list of what's going on in the Maryland Irish set and ceili dance scene, plus a little more.
July 31-Aug 2: The largest three-day Irish Festival on the planet. More than 100,000 guests are expected to attend. With 7 stages, dozens of acts and performers.
Saturday August 1: RKIDs' First Saturday brunch social
On Friday August 7: Goderich Celtic Roots festival. A three-day outdoor festival showcasing Celtic music, dance, and art, in Goderich, Ontario.
Monday September 7: It's the annual RKIDs Labor Day party! Please RSVP by August 31 with your food choice.
Quick Steps
The Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers mourns the passing of former member Sharon Parker. View our thoughts about her and her obituary.
The Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers is proud to acknowledge receipt of this citation from the Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, for our 35th anniversary (dated for March 17, 2026):
Recipe O'The Week
Drawn from our book of over 250 assorted recipes, here's one for you to try, along with more to sample!
If you'd like to join us but aren't interested in going to dance class, download our annual membership form below. Please fill in the first page and mail it to us with a check for your dues. But ... if you want to join either of our two semesters of classes, offered during the Fall and Winter/Spring seasons, complete the entire form and bring it to class for registration. Thank you! More about membership and classes.
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Book Discussions
Every member who is interested in participating may sign up for this group. Contact Sonja via her email as listed in our membership directory. Discussion sessions will be conducted via Zoom on designated Wednesdays; see our events calendar. Registrants will get an email from Tom O. with connection instructions shortly before each discussion date. Sometimes there will also be an outline of ideas to talk about. You have to acquire the books on your own.
Upcoming Readings and Viewings (click here)
Going beyond the discussion list, here are some books our club members recommend.
Our 35th Anniversary Celebration
Marking thirty-five years as an Irish dance organization and more, nearly 60 members and guests came out to celebrate. There was a mix of games, memorabilia, an expansive buffet, singing and dancing, and a huge cake to mark the happy occasion. More details and a couple of videos of the action are here.
