🎻Mother’s Day Traditional Irish Community Céilí Dance & Music Workshops 🎶

A weekend of Irish music and dance with Saskia Tomkins, Steafan Hannigan, Duncan Cameron, and local musicians‍! ‍

Hosted by Sudbury Irish Arts Association (Comhaltas)

Music Workshops for a variety of instruments and skill levels (novice and up).

Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 10:00am to 12:00pm‍ ‍

• Nickel Seniors Club, 20 Edison Rd, Falconbridge, ON P0M 1H0

• Bring your own instrument.

• Workshop A (10–11am): Tune learning with Saskia (fiddle or other melody instruments)

• Workshop B (10–11am): Accompaniment with Duncan & Steafan (chord and percussion instruments)

• Workshop C (11am–12pm): All‑instrument session — moderate‑speed tunes followed by regular‑tempo session. Participate or listen.

• Accessibility: Accessible access to upper level

• Parking: On‑site

Meet the Musicians

• Saskia Tomkins and Steafan Hannigan

  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteafanandSaskia‍ ‍

  • Videos: https://youtu.be/lH_WYuuqcdg?si=ml-eSGwsVe9PNfHV‍ ‍

• Duncan Cameron

  • https://duncancameron.com/videos

TICKETS — MUSIC WORKSHOPS

• Free for Nickel Seniors Club Members

• Free for Youth

• $10 for everyone else (covers both workshops)

• https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/sudbury-irish-music-workshops-may--2026

MOTHER’S DAY CÉILÍ — Community Dance

Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 1:00pm to 4:00pm‍ ‍

Experience traditional Irish music and dance in a family‑friendly setting. Learn céilí (“kaylee”) dances with caller Lou Hayden — no partner or experience required. All ages and abilities welcome.

• Moose Lodge, 230 Frood Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 4Z5

• Craft table for the young at heart

• Cash bar

• Accessibility: Stairs at entrance and to washrooms

• Street parking

TICKETS — CÉILÍ DANCE (Advance Purchase Recommended)

• $20 Adults (Non‑Members) ADVANCE

• $15 Adults (Sudbury Irish Association Members) ADVANCE

• (Adults - At the door: $25 if still available)

• $30 Family (1–2 adults & all your kids)

• $10 Youth (13–18)

• Free Children 12 & under

• https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/mothers-day-community-ceili-dance-may--2026

Tickets sell out fast — don’t delay!

For more information, contact Lou: 613‑866‑6610

Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms. Wear a mask if you’re unsure.