Irish dancer, 12, fails in court bid to gain entry to competition and may now face sizeable legal costs

A 12-year-old girl has failed in her bid to secure a High Court order allowing her enter a forthcoming world championship Irish dancing qualifier and may now face sizable legal costs bill.

Mr Justice Tony O’Connor ruled UK based Ella McCarthy was not entitled to an injunction restraining An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha (CLRG) from preventing her from competiing in the Irish Dancing World Championships qualifying round.