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Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers

Here's the calendar of events sponsored by the RKIDs, other area Irish social dance organizations, and cool things our members are doing or suggesting. Deadline for submittals: give changes to the website coordinator by Saturday for posting by the next Tuesday. All content must meet RKIDs' editorial acceptability rules. Hairy Eyeball


RKIDs classes: If Montgomery County Public Schools are closed for the day or for the afternoon, we will NOT have class (even if the schools re-open in the evening).
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EIC: Dance Classes
Sponsor/Host:EIC
What: Irish Set Dance classes. For adults interested in learning commonly danced sets, tailored to beginners but all are welcome.
Date: Monday June 1, 2026
Time: Mondays 7:30-9:30pm
Location:
Baltimore County Arts Guild Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothys Ln., Catonsville, MD 21228
Details:
$5/class lesson. No experience nor partner is necessary. Irish dancing is energetic, so you'll want to bring water and wear comfortable clothing+ shoes with smooth soles (not athletic shoes) for dancing.
Contact: email or see the EIC Calendar
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Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Mary Ann B

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 Social Group: RKIDs Games Day
Sponsor/Host: RKIDs Social Group
What: Games Day at the Conlon's (new location). Light refreshments. Please RSVP by Thursday, June 4; see your directory for the address.
Date: Saturday June 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:Chuck and Clare's house - see your membership directory. It's in Montgomery Village, MD.
Details:
Mexican Train, Bananagrams, Left-Right-Center, Farkle, cards, Ping-Pong and more! If you want to participate in the warm-up game, please bring 3 one-dollar bills to participate in Left, Right, Center. Several games will be available for you to play with instructions given if you are new. Light refreshments provided.
Contact: Clare to make an RSVP
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Additional Event First Saturday Brunch
Sponsor/Host: RKIDs Social Group
What: RKIDs' First Saturday brunch social
Date: Saturday June 6, 2026
Time: 10 am - noon
Location:Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Details:
Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant.
Contact: Sonja

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Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Kathy O
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Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Pat G

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misc: Radio Show
Sponsor/Host:misc
What: Hup! with Tina Eck and Keith Carr, is one hour of Irish traditional music and songs. Lively music from Ireland - uplifting and melancholic, wild and mellow.
Date: Friday June 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Our Web Links Page or archive pages
Details:
Presented every other Friday on WOWD, which is best accessed via the internet. On the show "Hup," they share and talk about their passion for the music, the age old tradition that is Irish music, the history and culture, the fun.
Contact: Hup! archive can be accessed at archive pages. WOWD itself is at WOWD

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RKIDs: 35th Anniversary Party
Sponsor/Host:Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers
What: It's the RKIDs' 35th Anniversary Year and we're celebrating big time!
Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Details:
We are planning a catered affair for members and their guests, including Greek cuisine and a cake. Games, songs, easy dances at the last hour, and a retrospective video. $30 admission. Watch for your invitation and please RSVP to Kathy O. by May 19. Payments are due on June 3.
Contact: Kate M. and Kathy O.

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Carroll County Celtic Festival: Celtic Festival
Sponsor/Host:Carroll County Celtic Festival
What: Carroll County Celtic Festival
Date: Sunday June 14, 2026
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Location:Carroll County Agriculture Center at 706 Agriculture Drive, Westminster Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
Details:
Adult admission $25 - $30. This outdoor event will have pipe bands, Highland Games, vendors, live music, whiskey tastings, dance workshops, highland cows, The Sword Experience, and more.
Contact: Carroll County Celtic Festival

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GWCC: Dance Class
Sponsor/Host:GWCC
What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from June 18 until August 20. Instructor: Ann Marie Breheny.
Date: Thursday June 18, 2026
Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers
Location:
Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Details:
$50 for 10 classes; dancers can attend either or both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny.
Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers/More Experienced class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month.
Contact: email or website
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Penn-Mar Irish Festival: Irish Festival
Sponsor/Host:Penn-Mar Irish Festival
What: The Penn-Mar Irish Festival is held annually on the third Saturday in June, near Shrewsbury PA, and features traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance from Pennsylvania and Maryland performers, vendors, and more.
Date: Saturday June 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Location:Pheasant Run Greenhouse & Garden Center on 10341 Brillhart Rd, Glen Rock PA 17327
Details:
Admission $20 in advance, $25 at gate. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Pets are prohibited.
Contact: Penn-Mar Irish Festival

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GWCC: Dance Class
Sponsor/Host:GWCC
What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from June 18 until August 20. Instructor: Ann Marie Breheny.
Date: Thursday June 25, 2026
Time: 7-8pm: Basics-Beginners; 8-9:30: Continuers
Location:
Pinecrest Local Park Activities Building, 301 St. Lawrence Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Details:
$50 for 10 classes; dancers can attend either or both classes at no extra cost. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny.
Beginners class teaches the basics of set and ceili dances; Continuers/More Experienced class is for less common or more advanced sets. Instruction includes Set of the Month.
Contact: email or website
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Wolf Trap: Riverdance 30
Sponsor/Host:Wolf Trap
What: 30th Anniversary version of the iconic Riverdance show is at Wolf Trap.
Date: Friday June 26, 2026
Time: 2 and 8:00 pm shows
Location:Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Details:
Tickets. This is a revitalized version of the iconic production, blending new choreography, stunning visuals, and world class performers for this special anniversary tour
Contact: Wolf Trap Let Marilyn O. know if you are interested in going since if we have a group of ten, we get two more free tickets.

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EIC: Ceili
Sponsor/Host:EIC
What: Emerald Isle Club Popup ceili. All dances are called. Note the unusual location.
Date: Sunday June 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guilford Hall, Baltimore MD 21202
Details:
Admission: $20/adult non-member, $15/adult member. There is no advance dance list.
Contact: EIC website

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