Scoil Samhraidh
Summer School
26 Iúil – 1 Lúnasa 2026 · Oileán Acla26 July – 1 August 2026 · Achill Island
Ceol agus cultúr Acla · Music and culture from Achill Island
Ag oscailt · Opening
Fáilte · Welcome
Fáilte chuig Scoil Acla 2026
Sarah Calvey — Cathaoirleach / Chairperson
On behalf of Scoil Acla, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Achill Island for another wonderful week celebrating Irish traditional music, song, dance and culture. Whether you are joining us as a student, tutor, performer, volunteer or visitor, you are now part of a tradition that has inspired generations since Scoil Acla was founded in 1910.
Aíonna Speisialta · Featured Guests
Meet our headliners for 2026
Clár an Lae
Today's Programme
IN MEMORIAM
1935 — 2025
John ‘Twin’ McNamara
The man who helped shape the cultural soul of Achill
Aimsir
Weather
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Slí an tSeisiúin
Sessions Tonight
Ceolchoirm Oscailte · Opening Concert
Kilfenora Céilí Band Live at Scoil Acla 2026
Sunday, 26 July · 5:30pm · Óstán Oileán Acla, Polranny
Acaill
Achill
Explore the island
Beaches, walks, food and where to stay during the festival.
Scannán · Documentary
40 Years of Scoil Acla
A short film celebrating our 40th Anniversary Summer School.
Comórtas · Competition
Enter the Hata Acla Competition today
Music, song and dance in honour of an old Achill tradition — Thursday 30 July at Ted's, Cashel. Sign up before 5pm on Wednesday 29 July 2026.
Nuacht is Deireanaí
Latest news
Ceisteanna Coitianta
Everything you need
before you arrive.
Ages, grading, instruments, check-in and EPV approval — the short answers to the questions we get every year.