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“Irish Heritage Month Canada” March 2026

During the month of March our local students aim to increase awareness within their local communities by participating in Flag Raising Ceremonies, Proclamations and dance performances. In 2022, the House of Commons passed Motion M-18  to officially declare the month of March “Irish Heritage Month Canada”.  We have successfully raised a flag in each city […]

Celtic Academy Canada, Commemorative Legacy Brick, Saugeen Shores

Celtic Academy Canada is proud to support the new Aquatic and Wellness Centre, opening November 2025 in the Town of Saugeen Shores #fundraiser #investinginwellnesstoday #commemorativebrickcampaign #buildinglegacyfortomorrow #driveforfivefinalphase #irishdancesaugeenshores #irishdanceontario #irishdancecanada   Our brick “Celtic Academy Canada” will be placed in the outdoor patio area off the main fitness studios- leaving our mark!

Oireachtas 2025, Regional Irish Dance Championships, Toronto, Canada , November 28th-30th

Celtic Academy Canada #competitive #irishdancers #solochampions #teamchampions are entered in the upcoming Regional Irish Dance Championships, taking place in #toronto #ontario November 28th, 29th, 30th, 2025.

Oireachtas – pronounced “o-rock-tus’ is Irish for gathering and in this case is the annual championship for Irish Dance held at the Regional Level. Dancers train all year for this […]

Year End Recital: June 7th, 2025

Each year our students come together and perform a spectacular showcase-  This year promises to be our best yet with two shows- scheduled for Saturday June 7th, in the beautiful Theatre Orangeville- with Stage Director/Choreographer Elizabeth Thorndyke set to take the audience on the most epic adventure of music, song and dance. Inspired by Irelands […]

Irish Heritage Month Canada- Community Flag Raising

The month of March- officially “Irish Heritage Month” our local students educate and engage their community by undertaking an annual “Flag Raising” celebration, followed by a performance and proclamation by the Mayor and Council. The Irish Flag will be raised on the Municipal Flag Pole at Town Hall offices throughout March- #Walkerton #MunicipalityofBrockton #Markdale #MunicipalityofGreyHighlands […]

2025-02-24T22:45:39+00:00February 24th, 2025|Articles, Community Events, Events, History|

Fall Festivals 2024 Pumpkinfest

Our #students are excited to attend and perform at local community events #fallfairs #fallfestivals #celebrations #anniversaries – We have been invited to the following events this #Autumn #TaraFallFair #TivertonFallFair #PaisleyLegion85thAnniversaryCelebration #ErinFallFair #OntariosAwardWinningPumpkinfestSaugeenShores – #BramptonFallFair #AutismSpeaksCanadaWalkOrangeville – Our local dancers are sure to delight the crowds- check the event schedules for dates/times of our performances- #jointhefun […]

New School Year 2024-2025 Program Updates

As you embark on a new year of learning and growth- we wish you the very best as you begin another chapter. Our programs continue to evolve and we are positive this year will bring further opportunities for all ages-

We are pleased to add the “FitMama&Me” class to new and expectant Mamas- offered morning hours […]

Summer Festivals 2024

Our students are delighted to perform at local festivals #community #events #summer – Follow us on Facebook for updates- #community #irishdance #performingarts #cultural #heritage #oneworldlivingtogether

May 18th, 2024 #WorldFiddleDay #Tiverton #kincardine #brucecounty

June 8th, 2024 #ArranElderslie #25thAnniversaryCelebration #year2024 #chesley

June 8th, 2024  #Guelph&DistrictMulticulturalFestival #annualfestival #year2024 #riversidepark #guelph

July 13th, 2024 #WellingtonCountyMuseum #MulticulturalFestival #givingbackmatters #engagecommunity #multiculturalism #preserveheritage #irishdance #history #celticmusic […]

March 2024 Irish Heritage Month, Canada “official”

Its official- the month of March has been declared “Irish Heritage Month” by the Government of Canada-
Whereas, in 2004 the Government of Ontario proclaimed Bill 33: An Act proclaiming Irish Heritage Day- March 17th, the day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Irish, and Whereas, the Government of Canada marked the first official Irish […]

Hometown Christmas 2023 Brockton

Walkerton Hometown Christmas- Thursday November 16th, 2023- live music and an outdoor performance with our local #irishdance #champions performing lively jigs and reels to the sweet sounds of #celticmusic #downtown #MarketGarden Come out and join the fun! The “Reindeer Room” returns courtesy of the Walkerton Rotary Club, offering hot toddies and a wonderful selection of […]