Irish dancing competition judges to follow strict rules after cheating and fixing allegations

The new rules come as the All-Ireland Irish Dancing Championship is to due kick off this Sunday at the Gleneagle INEC Arena in Killarney. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Strict new rules have been announced for the All-Ireland Irish Dancing Championship following a string of scandals around the judging of competitions. 

Judges will be required to restrict who they socialise with, have meals separately from dance instructors, and leave phones in hotel rooms as part of updated procedures.