Stepping into the bling ring of Irish dance

The Telegraph newspaper recently described the World Irish Dancing Championships in London as "hell". Is this really how our national tradition is viewed abroad? Áilín Quinlan meets the 13-year-old world champion — and her family — in Belfast to talk wigs and crystal-encrusted €2,500 costumes.

Once you know that she started Irish dancing before the age of three — and practises for up to four hours a day — it’s no surprise that Clodagh Davis has won just about every prize that’s going, including a world title.

For her family, this 13-year-old’s dancing career is clearly a big priority.