‘Riverdance’ the lord of romance as 120 members marry

Riverdance romances have bloomed since the international Irish dancing phenomenon was introduced to the world 22 years ago.

Impresario John McColgan said yesterday the show had become a “love machine”: A total 120 members of the cast and crew had married and produced 92 babies.

More than 11,000  Riverdance performances have been seen by 25m people across six continents. The show is currently on a limited run at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin.