Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers

preserving the cultural tradition of Irish ceili and set dancing since 1991

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Blarney Notice

In the December 4 Issue: fascinating Port Authority play, equally fascinating trip to Vietnam.

Calendar of EventsCalendar Notice

Our list of what's going on in the Maryland Irish set and ceili dance scene, plus a little more.

  • No class on January 21. We'll take it up again on the 28th.
  • Next Say Nothing book discussion is Wednesday January 29. More info

Dances for the Winter-Spring 2020 Semester


Beginners' Class   Experienced Class
Sweets of May  video
 done High Cauled Cap  video
Clare Lancers  video
 Caledonian  video
Six-Hand Fairy Reel  video
 Corofin  video
Gates of Derry  video
Connemara Reel  video
Demo of the Connemara Step

done indicates a completed dance lesson, but may be periodically reviewed. First class will warm up with simple ceili dances, e.g., Siege of Carrick.

This lesson plan may change.

Dance Instructions
 Syllabus 

Tap or Hover Here for Our At-A-Glance Winter/Spring 2020 Class Schedule. To print it, you must allow popups on this page. ?

Unless Noted, Classes are at Ridgeview Middle School

Class sessions

Beginners: 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Advanced: 8:05 pm - 9:00 pm

Check our Events Calendar for the Latest Info

Winter/Spring 2020 Semester

January 7  
January 14  
January 21 NO CLASS
January 28  
February 4 In Gaithersburg HS Cafeteria
February 11  
February 18 Marilyn Moore substitutes
February 25 Marilyn Moore substitutes
March 3 Pre-Blackthorn ceili review; Blackthorn ceili on Friday 3/6
March 10  
March 17 Mini-Ceili 
March 24  
March 31  
April 14  
April 21  
May 5 In Gaithersburg HS Cafeteria
May 12  
May 19 Mini-Ceili for last class

Quick Steps

Annual Christmas Party

Singing Along
Singing Along
57 RKIDs and friends packed the heavily decorated O'Brien house for the annual food, fellowship, singing and just all around fun Christmas party. Our photo album tells the tale. If that's not enough, here's a brief video:

Autumn Blackthorn Ceili

Joe, Billy, Matt
Joe, Billy and Matt
Billy McComiskey said it best, "This was magical," after a rollicking evening of Irish set and ceili dancing at McCathran Hall on a recent Saturday evening in October. The Fall Blackthorn Ceili, organized and managed by Obie, featured three great musicians, Joe DeZarn (fiddle), Billy McComiskey (accordion, including his classic Paolo Soprani instrument), Matt Mulqueen (keyboard), and the renowned caller, Marilyn Moore. Ceili Photos.

Tour of Guinness

Washingtonian Parade
Tour Mates
Post-Tour Cheer
A goodly bunch of us toured the Guinness Open Gate Brewery near Baltimore. 'Twas a splendid time - a detailed tour of the operations, chance to taste some experimental brews and good eats in the restaurant. View our photo album.

View photos from our recent REELaxing at the Beach event. It was a blast! Thanks especially go to Marilyn O., Obie and all the fine hosts.

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Labor Day 2019
LABOR DAY PARTY 2019

The dances we practice are selected from popular MD-DC-VA ceili and set dance group lists as well as other sources. Learn more about us.