Annual Ceiliúradh
You’re invited to celebrate with us!
Get directions to Theater on the Lake
Early bird tickets will go on sale in January 2026.
Our Annual Ceiliúradh (kay-LUR-ah) (can’t pronounce it? Not to worry–it means celebration or to celebrate–and that’s just what we will do!) will bring together Chicago’s dance community, Irish American community, and a diverse community of arts enthusiasts to rally support for this important cultural arts organization.
What: A party to celebrate the internationally-renowned Trinity Irish Dance Company as they wrap up a dynamic 2025/2026 season, and launch them towards a bright future! Mingle with the artists, celebrate their performances, and support TIDC towards a sustainable future.
The afternoon event will include drinks and light cocktail party fare, live auction, paddle raise, plus a special performance by the TIDC artists, including surprise guest performers and live music provided by TIDC’s band.
Trinity Warrior Award
Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2026 Warrior.
Mark Kelly
2025
Joyce Chelberg
2024
Pamela Crutchfield
2023
Phil and Marsha Dowd
2023
Anges Howard Spirit Award
Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2026 awardee.
Rie McGarry
2025
Kathy McDonnell
2024
Agnes Howard
2023
2024 Honorees
JOYCE CHELBERG
KATHY MCDONNELL
2024 Co-Chairs
- Shannan Bunting
- Joyce Chelberg
- Pam Crutchfield
- Philip & Marsha Dowd
- Mark Kelly
- Denis Neville
- Daniel Paul
23/24 Season Sponsors
Joyce Chelberg
Pam Crutchfield
Philip & Marsha Dowd
2024 Ceiliúradh Sponsors
Platinum Level SPONSOR
Anonymous
Gold Level SPONSOR
Silver level SPONSOR
Goldish & Savage family
Bronze level SPONSOR
Matthew P. Walsh II
A look back at our 2023 Inaugural Ceiliúradh
The Inaugural Ceiliúradh brought together a diverse community of arts enthusiasts to launch our artists towards their summer tour of Japan and rally support for this important cultural arts organization at a fun, authentic, and energizing Sunday afternoon celebration! Thank you to our dancers, musicians, board of directors, co-chairs, Emcee Harrison McEldowney, guest artists Liz Carroll, Ike Reilly, Bril Barrett, and Michelle Dorrance, and most importantly, our attendees for a beautiful celebration. We are humbled by and immensely grateful for the support extended to our artists.
2023 Honorees
Agnes Howard
Pam CrutcHfield
mARsHA & Phil Dowd
2023 Guest Artists
2023 Co-Chairs
- Shannan Bunting
- Joyce Chelberg
- Pam Crutchfield
- Marsha Dowd
- Philip Dowd
- Patti Eylar
- Charles Gardner
- Mark Kelly
- Denis Neville
- Rich Regan
2023 Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Joyce Chelberg
GOLD SPONSOR
Neville Family & Friends
BRONZE SPONSOR
Charles Gardner & Patti Eylar
