Event: World Irish Dancing Championships

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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CF patient Áine, 7, ‘now has real hope for the future’

Áine Hannafin is a lively seven-year-old girl who will not let anything stand in her way, not even a severe form of cystic fibrosis (CF).

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Stepping out in style for Lord of the Dance at the Marquee

business

Gleneagle hotel group records strong 2014

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Stepping into the bling ring of Irish dance

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David Geaney dances way to fifth Irish dancing world title

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Irish dance ‘not pageant, but competitive sport’

Irish dancing a 'competitive sport'

Irish dancing is not all about little girls in wigs, tiaras and sequinned dresses – and one adult male dancer said he finds those preconceptions “annoying” and that people should realise it is a “competitive sport”.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2014

Irish dancing 'Olympics' opening

The “Olympics” of Irish dancing is set to attract thousands of elite dancers and supporters from around the world this week.

Sat, 12 Apr, 2014

Some people have it all

Some of the most beautiful people on the planet will compete at the Olympics. Larry Ryan rates the top five men and women

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

Between the jigs and reels, profit won out

EVEN little steps leave footprints.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2011

Triumphs and tears of the dancing elite

A NEW film is set to give an entertaining glimpse at the triumphs and tears behind the bouffant wigs and sequins at Irish dancing’s most elite competition.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2011

‘It was the most terrifying experience’

IRISH-BORN residents of Christchurch spoke last night of the horror they witnessed when the devastating earthquake struck New Zealand’s second largest city.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Cork plans dockland expo

CORK is planning to host a major European Expo, focusing on urban living, in its docklands region in 2010.

Sat, 25 Mar, 2006