Frankfurt Setdance Workshop 2026

Register for the 11th Irish Setdance Halloween Weekend in Frankfurt

Friday 30th October to Sunday 1st November 2026!

3 Céilithe, 2 Workshops, Session

Location

The 11th Irish Setdance-Weekend of the ISDF (Irish Set Dancers Frankfurt am Main) will be held from the 30th October – 1st November 2026 in the Tagungs- und Bildungszentrum: 

IG Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt
Waldstrasse 31
61449 Steinbach a. Ts.

This is an all-in-one location just on the outskirts of Frankfurt am Main with the dancing, session, rooms, meals, bar, sauna and parking for free all in one place. The planted garden is enclosed. If you like walking and the weather is fine, you can walk on paths between the fields.

Directions/Parking

The directions can be downloaded here.s

The journey by public transport via Frankfurt Central Station is convenient with the S5. We are trying to organise a shuttle service from the S5 station to the dance location.

For those flying in, we will, as usual try to coordinate you and arrange transport to and from the airport (FRA).

The location has ample parking for everyone, including those who would like to come in a camper-van. Campers must bring their own power cable, but there are cost-free power outlets.

Registration

If you were with us in 2025 you are still registered on our website (unless you asked to be deleted). The form lets you mention dietary requirements. If there is a problem, just mail the Irish Setdancers Frankfurt .

Prices

The location can accommodate 100 guests in rooms. The rooms are well arranged and all have bathrooms en suite. For those on a limited budget, there is a large room where matrasses are provided and laid out on the floor. Bed-linen and towels are provided.

• Workshop package only: 3 céilithe, 2 workshops: EUR 120
  
  

• Full package per person in a room with twin beds: Friday to Sunday – 3 céilithe, 2 workshops, full board (30 October -1 November 2026): EUR 330

• Full package per person in a single room: Friday to Sunday – 3 céilithe, 2 workshops, full board (30 October -1 November 2026): EUR 385

• Full package per person in a unisex sleeping area: Friday to Sunday – 3 céilithe, 2 workshops, full board (30 October -1 November 2026): EUR 300

• Camper-van parking: free

Full board = dinner on Friday, breakfast buffet on Saturday, lunch on Saturday, evening meal on Saturday, snacks during the Saturday session, coffee/tea breaks, Sunday brunch and water/apple juice/orange juice throughout all céilithe, workshops and meals. This does NOT INCLUDE other soft drinks and alcohol.

The in-house Hessenstube (bar) offers additional drinks for sale from the start of dinner onwards: Draught beer, wine, soft drinks and some high-proof spirits.

NOTE: Details are subject to change without notice if absolutely necessary.

The above reservations MUST be done directly by us. Rooms are booked on a first-come, first served basis.

Cancellation: In the event of cancellation after 15 October 2026, we will have to pass on the cancellation fee charged by the training centre to you.

NOTE: If you want to stay in a nearby hotel it is very advisable to make a reservation quickly as the hotel prices in Frankfurt am Main are anything but cheap. 

Additional hotels not too far away: (no guarantee of room price or availability) 

• Hotel Alt Steinbach, Steinbach a.Ts.
• Hotel Bommersheim, Niederhöchstadt

Meals Off-Site

• Taverna Olympia, Steinbach a.Ts. - Laufnähe
• Restaurant Ile de Re, Steinbach a.Ts. - Laufnähe
• Restaurant Ratsstube, Steinbach a.Ts. - Laufnähe
• Landgasthof zur Sonne, Stierstadt

The Teachers - Pádraig & Róisín Mc Eneany

The Gradam na hÉigse award was presented by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann to Pádraig and Róisín recently for making significant contributions to the promotion of Irish music, song, and dance. The award is one of the highest honors within the Comhaltas organization, celebrating decades of dedication to Irish traditional arts.

Pádraig began dancing at the age of five and Róisín at the age of 3 or 4. Both ended up dancing in competitions and first learned from, then danced with Connie Ryan. They toured the USA as members of the Slievenamon Set Dancers, as well as appearing on television many times.

They also taught several different classes from the early in the 1990's. In 1994 Connie asked them to take over his Cape May workshop in New Jersey, which they still teach to today. After Connie passed away in 1997, they took over his dancing class. Today they travel extensively, teaching in many different countries.

Pádraig and Róisín are well known for their attention to detail, maintaining the special features of each set, and for their traditional steps. They watch over their classes and always help the dancers dance sets as they were traditionally danced.

The Limestone Rock Céilí Band

Following the sad passing of accordian player Charlie Harris the Sliabh Aughty has decided to rename their band to the Limestone Rock. As the Sliabh Aughty was strongly associated with the fantastic rhythm of Charlie Harris it seemed fitting to let the Sliabh Aughty name rest with his spirit. 

The Limestone Rock will include past members of the Sliabh Aughty (Jim Corry and Mark Donnellan) with the addition of accordian player John Canny. John who hails from Killanena in East Clare has been playing with Mark in Peppers in Feakle for many years. The name Limestone Rock is from a reel of the same name. A tune that was closely associated with the playing of Joe Cooley and Charlie Harris and is a favourite of its present band members. 

In memory of Charlie's dedication to music and playing for dancers for many years we will dedicate Friday nights Ceili to him.

Subject to change without notice!