Willie Clancy Summer School
The Willie Clancy Summer School in Ireland is the world's largest traditional music summer school, held annually since 1973 in memory of the uilleann piper Willie Clancy. During the week, nearly a thousand students from all over the world attend daily classes taught by experts in Irish music and dance. In addition, a full programme of lectures, recitals, céilí dances, and exhibitions are run by the school.
School events are held in the town of Milltown Malbay in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, during the week beginning on the first Saturday of July. The weekly registration includes six classes, all lectures and recitals, and reduced price admission to céilís. Lectures, recitals, the concert, and céilís are open to the public.
The summer school won the MÓRglór Award in 2025.