Frequently Asked Questions

 

Common Questions
Product Questions
Shipping Questions
Ordering Questions

 

Common Questions

How do you pronounce Ceili?

Ceili is pronounced Kaylee

What is my Irish shoe size?
The most commonly asked question at The Ceili Company.

Your Irish shoe size can be determined in two ways.

You can tell us your American shoe size via the space provided when you place your order on our E-Store and we will attempt to make the conversion.  Or, you can trace your feet, in socks, full weight on feet and send us your tracing.  We will hold your e-store order until we receive your tracing.  Please send us an email indicating a tracing is on the way.

Please mail to:
The Ceili Company
P.O. Box 8075
New Fairfield CT 06812.
Att: Order Department

We do not recommend faxing your tracing to us. The fax will shrink your tracing.

Once we receive your tracing we will choose the correct Irish size for you.

It may take a few attempts to correctly fit your feet, don’t worry, we only charge a one time shipping fee for shoes.  No matter how many times we ship your shoes back to you via UPS, you are only charged once.  And we can proudly say we usually get it right the second time.  Once you receive your shoes your Irish shoe size is kept on record at The Ceili Company.  The next time you order, we will have past purchase information available to help you choose your next size.

Any questions or concerns we have regarding your shoe order will be emailed to you.  If we cannot reach you by email we will call the phone number provided on your e-store order.  Our sales staff will always follow up with you if they have any questions regarding your order.

How do I curl my hair with Soft Spikes?

    Step One – it’s easy!  Wash your hair the night or day before you want to curl your hair.  It helps having a little bit of body.

      Always curl dry hair, wet hair will not hold the curl.  Use a “little” bit of spray gel to moisten your hair.  Too much spray gel and your hair will be too wet.

      Use perm tissue for the ends to help prevent fraying.

    Step Two - take as little hair as possible and begin to roll from the bottom of the hair up to the scalp, not to tight. Tightly rolled curlers can cause headaches.  Tuck the end of the Soft Spike into the slot provided and pull.  Try to use as many curlers as possible, the more curlers the better the head of curly hair you will have.  We recommend at least 2 or 3 packages to start.  Each package contains 30 curlers.  It sound like a lot of curlers, however you will see, you will still want more!

Are trunks also called Lollipops?

Yes, our trunks, item 113 are also called Lollipops.  We carry the nylon trunks from Danskin.  They are comfortable trunks that offer full coverage and movement.  We do not carry the full satin trunks. Check out the web for vendors who do carry them.

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Product Questions

Do you ever have special promotions?

Throughout this year we will be introducing new products in our new catalog and E-Store. We will make an effort to offer all of our customers special promotions throughout the year, the promotions offered through our E-Store and catalog may differ at times.  Special offers cannot be applied to previous purchases or combined with other promotions. No substitutions, please.

Do you carry extra length poodle socks?

Yes, we offer two types of socks.  Antonio Pacelli and Feis Mates.

Both brands are available in extra lengths in the medium and large sizes.

Will my hard shoes stretch to accommodate the Ouch Pouch and Ouch Pouch Jr?

Yes, it may take a few practices for the stretch to occur, however, in time the leather in your hard shoes will stretch to comfortably fit both your feet and your Ouch Pouches.

My Irish dance teacher said to get the black skirt from The Ceili Company, is item 188 the skirt she is talking about?

Yes, this black 100% Polyester skirt is the only skirt made specifically for Irish dancers on the dance market.  It is the perfect skirt for practice, parades and shows.

Can I store my dress in the “Flip and Clip” garment bag and how well does the “Flip and Clip” garment bag perform in travel situations?

We designed the “Flip and Clip” garment bag for all types of travel as well as full-length storage.  This bag, the only one of it’s kind, was designed by The Ceili Company, and is made of very durable Tuft Duck Nylon.  It is the only one on the market made specifically for air travel as well as local feisanna.  Don’t be confused by our competitors, no other garment bag can withstand the rough and tumbles of a feis and an airplane.

Can you explain the differences in the Olive Hurley Videos?

Item 149VI Olive Hurley Step by Step Volume 1 is appropriate for the soft shoe beginner.

Item 150VII Olive Hurley Step by Step Volume 2 is an instructional video in the hard shoe.  Concentrating on the treble jig and hornpipe.

Item 528V3 Olive Hurley Step by Step Volume 3 is an instructional video concentrating on several set dances.  5 of these set dances are necessary for those dancers training for their TCRG.

Items 460 Volume 1-4 are instructional videos in Ceili Dancing.

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Shipping Questions

How much will it cost to ship my order?

The Ceili Company® charges the following Shipping & Handling costs for all orders based on the total merchandise price on the order.

Please add:

For Purchases:

$ 5.95

up to $20.00

$ 6.95

$ 20.01 - $ 30.00

$ 7.95

$ 30.01 - $ 45.00

$ 8.95

$ 45.01 - $ 60.00

$ 9.95

$ 60.01 - $ 85.00

$ 10.95

$ 85.01 - $100.00

$11.95

$100.01 - $125.00

$12.95

$125.01- $150.00

$13.95

$150.01 & Over

$15.00 Flat Rate

Canadian Orders

The Ceili Company® charges the following Shipping & Handling costs for all special delivery shipments.

Special Orders

E-Store Rate

Overnight Orders

$25.00

2-Day Orders

$20.00

3-Day Orders

$15.00

Canadian Orders

$15.00

International Orders

$35.00

What is the method of shipping?
At The Ceili Company, we realize that a big concern for customers is the speed and affordability of shipping.

We are located in Connecticut and we ship all our domestic orders via UPS.  Depending on your proximity to Connecticut your order will take from 1-5 business days to arrive. The closer you are to Connecticut the faster your order will arrive.  If you need an estimated time of arrival please email us at pat@ceili.com.

We ship all international orders via the United States Post Office. Express delivery is available on all international orders.

Does The Ceili Company charge sales tax?

State laws require a Connecticut-based business (such as The Ceili Company) to collect sales tax on orders shipped to Connecticut addresses. We are currently not required to collect sales tax on orders shipped to residents of any other states.

Can people outside the United States order from The Ceili Company?

Yes, please email us for a quote on shipping charges to your country. Customers are responsible for the duties and taxes upon delivery.

Can people outside the United States request a catalog?

At this time we only send catalogs to residents of the United States and Canada.

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Ordering Information

How does the order process work?

  1. When you see an item you would like, enter the quantity and click on the "add to basket" button. This places the item in an electronic shopping basket. You can check to see what you have placed in your shopping basket at any time simply by clicking on the "shopping basket" button at the top of the page.
  2. After you've finished shopping, select "checkout" at the top of the page.
  3. Next, you are shown your order and asked to fill in your shipping and  billing information. When you are finished click the "continue" button.
  4. The next page will show you the shipping and billing information you entered as well as the items you are ordering. You are also asked to select your method of shipping and payment type. Once you have finished click the "continue" button.
  5. The next page is the final page. Here you will verify that all information is correct and enter your credit card number. When you have finished click the "continue" Button
  6. Your order will then be processed (this may take a minute of so). You will be given an order number and your invoice will be e-mailed to you.

If you would like to contact us concerning your order you can do so by replying to the confirmation e-mail or sending an e-mail to pat@ceili.com

How does the shopping cart work?
Once you have selected the "add  to basket" button next to any product that product is placed in an electronic shopping basket. You can check the contents of your shopping basket at any time simply by clicking on the shopping basket at the top of the page. If there is a product you would like to remove from your shopping basket simply click the remove button next to the item.

Are credit card transactions on The Ceili Company Web site safe?
Absolutely! In fact, it's statistically safer to use your credit card over the Internet than in a restaurant or department store.  The Ceili Company’s servers use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption technology that works with Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer and AOL's browser so  that only The Ceili Company can read a buyer's personal information.

When are credit cards charged for an order?
Credit cards are charged at the time the order is processed in our office, within 24 hours of  placing the order online.  If there is any problem with the credit card that is used or the information was entered incorrectly, we will send you an e-mail or we will call you.  You can then either provide a new credit card or make sure the information was entered correctly.  If the credit card is still unable to be processed please contact your credit card company.

Does The Ceili Company charge sales tax?
State laws require a Connecticut-based business (such as The Ceili Company) to collect sales tax on orders shipped to Connecticut addresses.  We are currently not required to  collect sales tax on orders shipped to residents of any other states.

Can people outside the United States order from The Ceili Company?
Yes, please email us for a quote on shipping charges to your country.

Can people outside the United States request a catalog?
At this time we only send catalogs to residents of the United States and Canada.

What is the method of shipping?
At The Ceili Company, we realize that a big concern for customers is the speed and affordability of shipping. We ship all of our orders via UPS.

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