A trophy star — and Riverdance newcomer

He’s a world class act but it wasn’t an easy ride to the top for Cork dancer John Lonergan, reports Fiona O’Donovan

RIVERDANCE newcomer, John Lonergan has taken many steps in life. The most important were those to overcome bullying. An ever-expanding trophy, medal and belt collection in his Ballyphehane living room is testament to this.

At only 10 years of age, Lonergan won the Munster Championships but it wasn’t enough to maintain his dancing ambition.