A little bit about us!
Here at Ceili Cottage we’re all about craic agus ceol!
We offer a selection of top class traditional Irish musicians and dancers who are available for all aspect of your wedding reception – ceremony music, drinks reception cocktail hour or evening entertainment, second day wedding celebrations in addition to private parties and corporate gala events.
Get your crowd up dancing at a traditional Irish Céilí, wow them with a show-stopping display from our pro Irish dancers, or simply sit back and listen to a lively, toe-tapping trad session with your guests. We offer a range of top quality instrumentalists, from bodhrán and harp, to fiddle and uilleann pipes, and everything in between – we have you covered.
All of our musicians are award-winning, champion musicians.
We guarantee only the best performance, our professional Irish dancers are highly skilled entertainers and céilí callers who can get your guests up on their feet and having the craic in no time at all! Their expert guidance will transform any guests with two left feet into dancing masters in no time at all.
Our band’s repertoire includes a mix of fast-paced Irish reels and jigs along the old classic Irish folk songs and fun drinking songs such as Whiskey in the Jar, Wild Rover, Fields of Athenry, The Rattlin Bog and more – all the crowd favourites!
We offer flexible packages of 2 to 6 musicians and 2 to 6 dancers – perfect for any budget or event.
Meet the Team
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Owner & Director
Courtney is a traditional Irish fiddle player and multi-instrumentalist from Co. Wicklow. Although classically trained to the highest level at the Royal Irish Academy of Music during her childhood, her primary passion lies in Irish traditional music — performing, composing, and arranging tunes that bring people together. She is a multi All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil winner.
Courtney has toured extensively throughout Europe and the US on a part-time basis with traditional music groups and Irish dance productions, sharing stages with renowned musicians such as Westlife, Damien Dempsey, and Mickey Joe Harte.
Alongside her music career, Courtney is a qualified accountant and Irish tax consultant, having worked for over 10 years in a large Dublin practice. She studied business at Trinity College Dublin, and this professional experience ensures every event she works on is organized, efficient, and seamless — from corporate galas to bespoke weddings.
Courtney founded Ceili Cottage in 2021 when she realised life was too short to remain in an office job. She wanted to bring joy to people through music and dance, ensuring that international guests to Ireland could experience world-class musicianship and authentic Irish dance. The large network of musicians and dancers she built from her time touring and performing made the transition into the entertainment industry a natural one.
From show-stopping stage performances to interactive ceilí experiences and intimate reception music, Courtney’s aim with Ceili Cottage is to create vibrant, unforgettable performances that add joy and atmosphere to every event.
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Lead Dancer
Faye is a highly sought-after professional Irish dancer and a qualified Irish dance teacher (TCRG) from Dublin. She is the founder and lead teacher at the Marshall Academy of Irish Dance, which boasts champion students, long waiting lists, and multiple class locations throughout Dublin.
Faye has performed professionally across Ireland for over a decade, with notable appearances including 3Arena Dublin with Ceili Cottage, Longitude Festival, Croke Park, and The Aviva Stadium.
As lead dancer of Ceili Cottage, Faye brings her teaching expertise to the dance floor with ease, guiding beginners through simple Irish steps while dazzling guests with her precision in both hard shoe and soft shoe performances. Her combination of skill, charisma, and approachability ensures every performance is engaging and memorable.
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Lead Musician – (Uilleann Pipes/Concertina/Whistles)
Lottie is a highly accomplished musician from Co. Wicklow and one of the lead musicians of Ceili Cottage. Known for her exceptional musicianship and dynamic stage presence, she plays a central role in creating a perfect balance between high-quality performance and engaging the audience.
Her skill, versatility, and ability to connect with crowds make her an essential part of every Ceili Cottage performance, whether leading the band on stage, supporting interactive ceilí experiences, or providing intimate reception music. Lottie’s musical expertise ensures that every event is both polished and memorable.
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Director
Conor is a qualified chartered account and experienced financial professional from Wicklow. He oversees all financial and regulatory matters at Ceili Cottage, ensuring that the event runs smoothly behind the scenes. With a background in large-scale corporate events and complex tax compliance, Conor brings organisation, precision and operational expertise to the team.
“Thank you so much to you all—it was an absolute pleasure working with you! We were thrilled to have you here for our opening day, and we've heard lots of positive reviews from race goers. We hope to work with you all again soon.”
Tara Buick, Curragh Racecourse, Senior Events Team
Awards
Book your event with the multi award winning Ceili Cottage trad group!
