Keily's Irish Dance

Keily's Irish Dance: footwear, accessories and Irish gifts from Mount Vernon

Keily's Irish Dance is a retailer specialising in Irish dance footwear and accessories, complemented by a line of Irish gifts, apparel and home décor. The company operates from Mount Vernon, New York, and describes itself as offering the largest selection of Irish dance shoes in the United States. Its catalogue is built around brands used by dancers and teachers, including Rutherford, Corr's Irish Shoes, Antonio Pacelli, Fays and Hullachan.

From a family initiative to an online reference

The business was founded in 1996 by Denis Keily, prompted by his daughter's involvement in Irish dance. What began as a local effort to supply dancers with professionally made shoes and gear expanded online from 2004. The company presents itself as having grown into one of the most trusted names in the Irish dance scene, with three decades of experience behind its selection of products.

Footwear for every level of Irish dance

The shoe range covers the main categories used in Irish dance. The catalogue includes jig shoes (hard shoes), Irish ghillies (soft shoes), and specialised lines such as Rutherford Hard Shoes, Rutherford Soft Shoes, Corrs Hard Shoes, Corrs Ghillies, Fays Shoes, Antonio Pacelli and Hullachan, as well as Highland Ghillies. The company states that its selection is intended to serve everyone from beginners in their first class to World Champions competing internationally.

Accessories and dance essentials

Beyond footwear, Keily's stocks a range of accessories for practice and competition. These include Irish dance socks, including Feis-ready poodle socks, foot care products, replacement laces, buckles and clips, wigs and headbands, and Irish dance brooches. The site also groups products into dance bundles and best-value sets.

Irish gifts, apparel and home décor

The gift section extends the offer beyond dance. It includes Irish apparel such as Aran knit sweaters and cardigans for men, women and children, Irish shirts, track jackets and hoodies, men's polos and rugby jerseys, Guinness shirts and jackets, baseball caps and Guinness caps, scarves and Celtic ties. The catalogue also lists Trinity College official merchandise, Scottish clothing, socks and slippers, and tweed bags, including genuine Harris Tweed bags.

For the home, the selection features Irish kitchen items, mugs, glassware, wall plaques, Tiffany-style lamps, Celtic and Irish sun catchers, door knockers, blankets and throws, Merino throws, tin whistles, keepsake gifts, Guinness gifts, Irish soft toys, Celtic cross gifts, garden items, and seasonal lines for Christmas and St. Patrick's Day. The company states that these pieces are designed and crafted in Ireland by local artisans.

Service model and community ties

Keily's presents itself as an Irish Dancing Magazine Trusted Vendor and says it has supplied products to feiseanna, major championships and dance studios across the United States for 30 years. It also refers to ongoing collaborations with Irish dance schools, associations and events. Orders are stocked and shipped from the United States, a point the company highlights as avoiding customs delays and duties; the site also indicates that all duties and tariffs are included for US orders. The company mentions free and easy shipping and returns, a 90-day returns policy and secure checkout. Customer support is offered by phone and email.

Product availability and promotions

At the time of writing this profile, the site displayed a mid-season sale with discounts of up to 50% off, alongside sections for new items and best-selling Irish dance products, best-value sets and best-selling Irish gifts.