2023 News & Events
Back to classes / new terms
Monday adult class - new term from April 17th
Kids classes full - next bookings / wait list for September terms
Berlin Paddy's Weekend
Not much happening this year but the few of us die-hards went on tour anyway!
Berlin - a fab city - cosmopolitan, diverse, mad :) Great for a weekend.
The Brandenburg Gate on Paddy's Day. Even a few steps were done in Berlins largest BeerHall on Paddy's night ☘️
Followed by Ireland's victory in the Six Nations & Grand Slam Rugby - electric atmosphere in the Kilkenny Irish Bar, fair play to the boys in Green
Monday adult class - new term from April 17th
Kids classes full - next bookings / wait list for September terms
Berlin Paddy's Weekend
Not much happening this year but the few of us die-hards went on tour anyway!
Berlin - a fab city - cosmopolitan, diverse, mad :) Great for a weekend.
The Brandenburg Gate on Paddy's Day. Even a few steps were done in Berlins largest BeerHall on Paddy's night ☘️
Followed by Ireland's victory in the Six Nations & Grand Slam Rugby - electric atmosphere in the Kilkenny Irish Bar, fair play to the boys in Green
Grading Exams - February 26th
Venue: Tower, Blarney, Cork
Adjudicator: Miah Walsh ADCRG
Huge congrats to all our wonderful dancers who did us proud again with all honours :)
Gillian O'D, Rebecca, Aisling, Siobhán, Lisa, Ciara, Catherine, Erika, Ellie, Anna,
Jack, Danjoe, Maryellen, Leah, Elle & Grace.
Venue: Tower, Blarney, Cork
Adjudicator: Miah Walsh ADCRG
Huge congrats to all our wonderful dancers who did us proud again with all honours :)
Gillian O'D, Rebecca, Aisling, Siobhán, Lisa, Ciara, Catherine, Erika, Ellie, Anna,
Jack, Danjoe, Maryellen, Leah, Elle & Grace.
CLRG Scandal
Disheartening but not surprising to teachers worldwide.
We made a strategic decision to step back from competition years ago with this being one of the main reasons.
The past years concentrating on travel and grade exams with minimal competition - only to give the experience/weekend away for the Munsters etc.
The silver lining is that we are now from grass roots up trying to push for change and accountability.
Munster teachers have been very united and strong in driving this, pushing for:
1/ an EGM which was achieved
2/ resignations of certain few 'in power' opposing accountability and change - some successful, others disappointing haven't gone
3/ change management professional group to be brough in to consult and drive changes needed - WIP
Dependent on the outcome, we will review our registration and decide whether to stay with CLRG or move!
Disheartening but not surprising to teachers worldwide.
We made a strategic decision to step back from competition years ago with this being one of the main reasons.
The past years concentrating on travel and grade exams with minimal competition - only to give the experience/weekend away for the Munsters etc.
The silver lining is that we are now from grass roots up trying to push for change and accountability.
Munster teachers have been very united and strong in driving this, pushing for:
1/ an EGM which was achieved
2/ resignations of certain few 'in power' opposing accountability and change - some successful, others disappointing haven't gone
3/ change management professional group to be brough in to consult and drive changes needed - WIP
Dependent on the outcome, we will review our registration and decide whether to stay with CLRG or move!
2022 News & Events
Back to classes for September :)
Monday adult class now full. Spaces available on our Friday adult class.
Spaces available on our kids classes in Blarney and Tower.
Grading Exams - July 23-25th
Venue: Blarney, Cork
Adjudicator: Nancy Troy O'Herlihy SDCRG
Huge congrats to Gina & Hannah who have now completed all 12 grade exams :)
Likewise to all dancers who did us so proud in these exams including
Karen, Aisling, Theresa, Melissa, Gillian O'D, Gillian H, Siobhán, Leighann, Dáithí, Lisa, Jack, Danjoe, Maryellen, Leah & Elle
Monday adult class now full. Spaces available on our Friday adult class.
Spaces available on our kids classes in Blarney and Tower.
Grading Exams - July 23-25th
Venue: Blarney, Cork
Adjudicator: Nancy Troy O'Herlihy SDCRG
Huge congrats to Gina & Hannah who have now completed all 12 grade exams :)
Likewise to all dancers who did us so proud in these exams including
Karen, Aisling, Theresa, Melissa, Gillian O'D, Gillian H, Siobhán, Leighann, Dáithí, Lisa, Jack, Danjoe, Maryellen, Leah & Elle
Free audience tickets for Réalta agus Gaolta :)
Check out the new TV show - you can book audience tickets for FREE if you're over 16
Check out details on our TV Events page under the 'more' dropdown
Check out the new TV show - you can book audience tickets for FREE if you're over 16
Check out details on our TV Events page under the 'more' dropdown
Yay - back to classes :)
Eventually the restrictions are lifting and we are getting back to some sort of normality!
Roll on the good times :) More news will be updated as it happens...
Eventually the restrictions are lifting and we are getting back to some sort of normality!
Roll on the good times :) More news will be updated as it happens...
2021 ... basically Covid!
2020 News & Events
Grading Exams - September 27th
Venue: Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare.
Gina is climbing the ladder taking having completed grade 11 of 12 grades.
Mags and Lucia are following closely by.
COVID-19 CoronaVirus came to town!
Classes ceased in March due to shut down.
We did manage to have outdoor class on June 8th in runners instead of dance shoes on an astro pitch in place of our lovely studio setting.
Certainly an experience and worth a shot but unfortunately Ireland just doesn't have the reliable weather of Spain or Florida, so not going to be a feature.
#staysafestayhome #staysafeandsane
Grading Exams - September 27th
Venue: Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare.
Gina is climbing the ladder taking having completed grade 11 of 12 grades.
Mags and Lucia are following closely by.
COVID-19 CoronaVirus came to town!
Classes ceased in March due to shut down.
We did manage to have outdoor class on June 8th in runners instead of dance shoes on an astro pitch in place of our lovely studio setting.
Certainly an experience and worth a shot but unfortunately Ireland just doesn't have the reliable weather of Spain or Florida, so not going to be a feature.
#staysafestayhome #staysafeandsane
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Grading Exams - 26th of January 2020. Adjudicator: Seamus Ó Sé, ADCRG. Venue: Our studio in Blarney Brilliant results as always - well done :) Hannah, Gina, Clare, Kelly, Niamh, Lucia, Karen, Aisling, Taisce, Isibéal, Steph, Ana, Heather, Rebecca, Emma, Molly, Jack & Danjoe. |
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2019 News & Events
Grading Exams - 16th of June 2019.
Adjudicator: Elaine O'Herlihy ADCRG.
Venue: Our studio in Blarney
Brilliant results as always - well done :) Hannah, Gina, Clare, Gobnait, Niamh, Rachel & Patricia.
NEW STUDIO - YAY
Up and running - our very own studio space in the heart of Blarney village overlooking the green. Mirrored wall for dedicated practice and Riverdance style Harlequin dance floor.
How spoiled are we - Like the add says 'we're worth it' :)
Grading Exams - 16th of June 2019.
Adjudicator: Elaine O'Herlihy ADCRG.
Venue: Our studio in Blarney
Brilliant results as always - well done :) Hannah, Gina, Clare, Gobnait, Niamh, Rachel & Patricia.
NEW STUDIO - YAY
Up and running - our very own studio space in the heart of Blarney village overlooking the green. Mirrored wall for dedicated practice and Riverdance style Harlequin dance floor.
How spoiled are we - Like the add says 'we're worth it' :)
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Paddy's day away - March 2019 We performed in The Hague for St. Patrick's Celebrations - pix up soon and videos on our You Tube channel. Well done all, so proud of you Gina, Clare, Gobnait, Daria, Taisce, Steph, Emma & of course our dabbing expert Cathal :) |
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Antwerp Feis - January 2019 A year of travel - yay - first up the Antwerp Feis in Belgium. Taisce did us proud in a feis which was run very differently from home! The chocolate factory was definitely the highlight of the tour. Also highly recommend 'The irish Times' Irish bar in Grott Markt. Truly Irish with Barry's tea, Tayto, Bacon Fries, Irish stout and whiskeys.....! |
Grade Exams - March 2nd 2019 - Ennis
The of our seniors made the trip to Ennis to continue with further gradings
- well done Ladies, passed with flying colours as always - Hannah, Gina & Niamh.
The of our seniors made the trip to Ennis to continue with further gradings
- well done Ladies, passed with flying colours as always - Hannah, Gina & Niamh.
2018 News & Events
Dance fun evening at 'Cork on Ice' - December 2018
Great fun was had by all who took the plunge ice-skating for our fun day - thankfully fun keyring keepsakes and no injuries :)
Munsters in Killarney - November 2018
Well done ladies. Unfortunately an injury cut short our High Cauled Cap, but what was danced was fab. See the video clips in our gallery page for the craic of the charity parent event - what an atmosphere!
Grading Exams - October 2018
Well done all - a fab day of achievement as always under the watchful eye of senior adjudicator Michael Meehan ADCRG, TCRG.
UCC Summer workshop/display - July 2018
Thanks to our seniors Clare, Ruth & Daria and to our teens Taisce & Steph for a great night in UCC.
Dance fun evening at 'Cork on Ice' - December 2018
Great fun was had by all who took the plunge ice-skating for our fun day - thankfully fun keyring keepsakes and no injuries :)
Munsters in Killarney - November 2018
Well done ladies. Unfortunately an injury cut short our High Cauled Cap, but what was danced was fab. See the video clips in our gallery page for the craic of the charity parent event - what an atmosphere!
Grading Exams - October 2018
Well done all - a fab day of achievement as always under the watchful eye of senior adjudicator Michael Meehan ADCRG, TCRG.
UCC Summer workshop/display - July 2018
Thanks to our seniors Clare, Ruth & Daria and to our teens Taisce & Steph for a great night in UCC.
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Grading Exams April 22nd 2018 Superb results as always with honours all around! Well done dancers. Many thanks to our judge Miah Walsh ADCRG who was very positive and friendly putting all dancers at ease. |
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Class Feis 2018 Venue: Tower Hall, Blarney Date: Sunday March 24th Judge: Clare O'Connor A fabulous turnout from our child dancers and a superb day as always. All dancers did themselves proud winning many medals and trophies. A new 'Advanced' Championship was added this year. All winners can be seen in the pix on our gallery page. Well done all keep up the practice :) |
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Online video resource for dancers launched Our site is now updated with pages which are accessed by invitation only to current BDA dancers. Lots of videos of steps/dances already up and running to assist with home practice and more on the way. Exciting times :) Teacher training TMRF prep classes Workshops February-April. Book your place now! |
2017 News & Events
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Grading Exams October 2017 Superb results as always - well done all. Sinéad has now completed all 12 of the grade exams! A long journey but well worth it. Many thanks to our judge Máire Mhic Aogáin ADCRG who was very thorough, respectful and fair to all dancers. |
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Summer outing June 2017 Reliving the simple pleasures of our Rome accommodation - we had a soccer/fun blitz on the Astro pitches in Inniscarra! Far from Rome but still a bit of craic! |
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County Mayor Reception April 2017 We received a very warm welcome from our then County Mayor Seamus McGrath. A special thanks for giving us such a special evening. Our dancers got to sit in the seats where all the action happens (meeting room for Councillors) and experience the views from a high! A special thank you to Edel Bodie for all your co-ordination and hard work, we really appreciated it. |
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ROME March 2017
We performed for three functions at the Celtic Ball (Black Tie) in Hotel Quirinale & the Irish College in Rome Italy for St. Patrick's Week Celebrations. In attendance were Minister Charlie Flanagan, Vatican Ambassador Emma Madigan, Italian Ambassador Bobby McDonagh, Clergy from numerous orders, Irish and Italian guests,.... We also experienced the 'greening' of the Colosseum and were lucky enough to experience many of the delights Rome has to offer including the Papal Audience. Some even had the pleasure of meeting our former President Mary McAleese during their stay. On a travel note - we would highly recommend basing your stay at Villa Irlanda in Rome. It is great value, central (the Colosseum is your neighbour!) and accessible (the San Giovanni Metro Stop is a short stroll). There are comfortable clean spacious rooms in the villa which have a fridge in the room (single/twin/double/triple/quad) and two separate fully fitted cottages ('Joseph' 5 person & 'Catriona' 6 person). There is an outdoor pool (open May-Sept), astro pitch for tennis/soccer/football, a ball wall for camogie/hurling/tennis/squash practice..... www.villairlandaroma.com |
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Class Feis 2017
Venue: Tower Hall, Blarney Date: Sunday January 29th, 2017 Judge: Denise Kelleher A fabulous turnout from our child dancers and a superb day as always. All dancers did themselves proud winning many medals and trophies. A new 'Trad' Championship Shield was added this year. All winners can be seen in the pix on our gallery page. Well done all keep up the practice :) |
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Raffle winners 2017
Many thanks to our sponsors - please remember them when you are shopping!
Winners of our annual Travelfund raffle 2017: (were all contacted and prizes distributed)
1st - 4 ball golf - The Blarney Resort.
2nd - Feed Your Skin Gift Set - Bia Beauty.
3rd - Night In Treats Pack - Michele Ryan TCRG
4th - Dog Track fun for 7 adults - Cork Greyhound Stadium.
5th - Crystal Vase - Blarney Woollen Mils
6th - Ferrero Hamper - Ferrero Cork.
7th - Wash, Cut & Blowdry - The Style House.
8th - Shellac Voucher - Beauty by Ciara
9th - Meal Voucher for 25 euro - Aunties Tower.
10th - Wash & Blow Dry - Fenn Hair Design.
11th - DNA Detective Kit - Art & Hobby
12th - Lunch for 2 - Tung Sing.
13th - Gift Set - Cloghroe Pharmacy.
14th - Gift Set - Pharmacy First Plus
15th - 2 boxes of chocolates - Blarney Filling Station. SP - sellers prize (for most tickets sold) - box of chocolates - Super Valu Blarney
Congrats all and thank you for supporting our annual Travelfund raffle.
Many thanks to our sponsors - please remember them when you are shopping!
Winners of our annual Travelfund raffle 2017: (were all contacted and prizes distributed)
1st - 4 ball golf - The Blarney Resort.
2nd - Feed Your Skin Gift Set - Bia Beauty.
3rd - Night In Treats Pack - Michele Ryan TCRG
4th - Dog Track fun for 7 adults - Cork Greyhound Stadium.
5th - Crystal Vase - Blarney Woollen Mils
6th - Ferrero Hamper - Ferrero Cork.
7th - Wash, Cut & Blowdry - The Style House.
8th - Shellac Voucher - Beauty by Ciara
9th - Meal Voucher for 25 euro - Aunties Tower.
10th - Wash & Blow Dry - Fenn Hair Design.
11th - DNA Detective Kit - Art & Hobby
12th - Lunch for 2 - Tung Sing.
13th - Gift Set - Cloghroe Pharmacy.
14th - Gift Set - Pharmacy First Plus
15th - 2 boxes of chocolates - Blarney Filling Station. SP - sellers prize (for most tickets sold) - box of chocolates - Super Valu Blarney
Congrats all and thank you for supporting our annual Travelfund raffle.
2016 News & Events
Grade Exams - November 13th
Very successful gradings taken in November with senior adjudicator Bernard Hynes ADCRG from Dublin. Held in our usual Blarney Resort Hotel, all dancers did us proud. New for this year we opened our gradings to other schools. Delighted that we were joined by schools from Limerick, Waterford, Kerry & Clare including dancers from beginner level up to champion taking grades prelim to grade 11. Well done all ladies. You've done yourselves and your teachers proud.
Grade Exams - November 13th
Very successful gradings taken in November with senior adjudicator Bernard Hynes ADCRG from Dublin. Held in our usual Blarney Resort Hotel, all dancers did us proud. New for this year we opened our gradings to other schools. Delighted that we were joined by schools from Limerick, Waterford, Kerry & Clare including dancers from beginner level up to champion taking grades prelim to grade 11. Well done all ladies. You've done yourselves and your teachers proud.
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Mini Munsters / Fo Chomórtaisí
June 9th - 12th We had 4 BDA and 21 Gaelscoil dancers who took part in the Mini Munsters. 21 students of Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers won 26 munster medals between them. Our BDA dancers did us very proud also. Taisce and Heather both won 3 munster medals each. Shannon for her first feis won 2 medals in only 2 competitions entered! Kelly topped the bill with three medals and a trophy - she came 3rd overall in the trad set for all of Munster. Well done all :) |
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Class Feis 2016
Venue: Ballyanly Hall, Inniscarra - Date: January 31st, 2015 - Judge: Sinead Walsh. A fabulous turnout from our child dancers and a superb day. All dancers did themselves proud winning many medals and trophies. A new Invention Championship was added to great enthusiasm this year with Eimear our first champion winner :) Championship perpetual winners were: Chloe, Megan, Grace, Adele, Róisín, Dayna, Ana, Heather, Taisce & Eimear. Well done all :) |
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Furthering your potential
Danced as a kid? Miss the craic? Want to try Irish dancing for fitness and fun or to a new career?
We are currently offering teacher training in Irish Step & Figure Dancing. Students can learn from the basic beginner,
progress through the grades towards the final exams for TMRF (Céilí teacher) and/or TCRG (Step & figure dancing teacher) with the largest international and oldest Irish Dance Teachers Organisation - the CLRG (An Coimisiún). Contact us for details.
Danced as a kid? Miss the craic? Want to try Irish dancing for fitness and fun or to a new career?
We are currently offering teacher training in Irish Step & Figure Dancing. Students can learn from the basic beginner,
progress through the grades towards the final exams for TMRF (Céilí teacher) and/or TCRG (Step & figure dancing teacher) with the largest international and oldest Irish Dance Teachers Organisation - the CLRG (An Coimisiún). Contact us for details.
Raffle winners
Many thanks to our sponsors - please remember them when you are shopping!
Winners of our annual Travelfund raffle - names removed due to GDPR
1st - 4 ball golf, Blarney Golf Resort
2nd - Lord of the Dance @ Marquee & Lunch for 2 in Kudos, Travelfund & Clarion sponsors
3rd - Prodijig @ Opera House for a family of 4, Michele Ryan sponsor
4th - €40 Meal voucher, Manalay Restaurant Tower
5th - Shellac voucher, Beauty by Ciara
6th - €30 Gift voucher, Tower Barbers
7th - Cinema for 2, Mahon Point Omniplex
8th - Cosmetic gift set, Pharmacy First Plus
9th - Cosmetic gift set, Cloghroe Pharmacy
10th - Box of chocolates, Centra Tower
Dancers prize - Heather. Congrats all and thank you for supporting our annual Travelfund raffle.
Many thanks to our sponsors - please remember them when you are shopping!
Winners of our annual Travelfund raffle - names removed due to GDPR
1st - 4 ball golf, Blarney Golf Resort
2nd - Lord of the Dance @ Marquee & Lunch for 2 in Kudos, Travelfund & Clarion sponsors
3rd - Prodijig @ Opera House for a family of 4, Michele Ryan sponsor
4th - €40 Meal voucher, Manalay Restaurant Tower
5th - Shellac voucher, Beauty by Ciara
6th - €30 Gift voucher, Tower Barbers
7th - Cinema for 2, Mahon Point Omniplex
8th - Cosmetic gift set, Pharmacy First Plus
9th - Cosmetic gift set, Cloghroe Pharmacy
10th - Box of chocolates, Centra Tower
Dancers prize - Heather. Congrats all and thank you for supporting our annual Travelfund raffle.
Grade Exams
Venue: Menlo Park Hotel, Galway Date: January 10th, 2016 Examiner: Miah Walsh ADCRG
Just one dedicated dancer travelled all the way to Galway for the grade exam and well worth the trip it was
- super result Sinead, your hard work and dedication has certainly paid dividends.
Venue: Menlo Park Hotel, Galway Date: January 10th, 2016 Examiner: Miah Walsh ADCRG
Just one dedicated dancer travelled all the way to Galway for the grade exam and well worth the trip it was
- super result Sinead, your hard work and dedication has certainly paid dividends.
2015 News & Events
An Jig Gig
Our talented Kelly made the finals of An Jig Gig this year.
It televised in November 2015. What a dancer :)
Check out TG4 - An Jig Gig.
Rose of Tralee - Cork Rose Selection
Our fabulous Hannah represented BDA in the Cork Rose selection in June 2015. Well done Hannah you did us proud :)
Hannah works as a music teacher at Midleton College. She also teaches SPHE and acts as YSI Guide for TYs. Education takes up a lot of this 27-year old’s time. She acts as co-ordinator for all school musical activities
while also taking responsibility for student golf. In addition, she travelled to Kolkata in February as part of a Hope Foundation immersion project. The Ballyclough native is also about to enter her final year of an Education Masters in UCC. Her other interests include Irish dancing and sport. She is a keen supporter of Cork hurlers and footballers! #corkrose. See the Cork Rose Facebook page for more pix on the Cork Rose Selection.
Our fabulous Hannah represented BDA in the Cork Rose selection in June 2015. Well done Hannah you did us proud :)
Hannah works as a music teacher at Midleton College. She also teaches SPHE and acts as YSI Guide for TYs. Education takes up a lot of this 27-year old’s time. She acts as co-ordinator for all school musical activities
while also taking responsibility for student golf. In addition, she travelled to Kolkata in February as part of a Hope Foundation immersion project. The Ballyclough native is also about to enter her final year of an Education Masters in UCC. Her other interests include Irish dancing and sport. She is a keen supporter of Cork hurlers and footballers! #corkrose. See the Cork Rose Facebook page for more pix on the Cork Rose Selection.
Sinead got Wed :)
Our talented dancer of course was the most beautiful bride.
Congrats to Sinéad and Jolyon on your special day.
Wishing you many years of happy healthy times ahead.
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Grade Exams
Venue: Blarney Resort Date: May 24th 2015 Examiner: Anthony Costello SDCRG 18 dancers took 22 grades between them and all honours including A plus! Absolutely fabulous results. Well done Sinéad, Christina, Hannah, Denise, Emma, Kelly, Shannon, Ana, Heather, Taisce, Isibéal, Eimear, Steph, Aoife, Leah, Adele, Dayna & Abbie. |
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Paris - 'Greening' of the Basilica de Sacré-Coeur & CCI performance
Based in Disneyland Paris from March 13th to 18th 2015 we brought a little Paddy's day spirit to Paris for the week. * Centre Culturel Irlandais, Rue des Irlandais, Paris We performed at the Centre Culturel Irlandais with the Dusty Feet Céilí Band to a sell out crowd. * Basilica de Sacré-Coeur, Paris We supported the Irish Embassy, Tourism Ireland and Minister Richard Bruton TD as he turned the lights on the Basilica de Sacré-Coeur green for St. Patrick's celebrations. Performance including the Walls of Limerick with the Minister - fair play to him. * Disney experiences A private workshop with Disney Choreographer Kylie and a Celebration meal with the Disney Characters in Café Mickey, Downtown Disney Village, Disneyland Paris topped off the events as well as many more fun times and experiences. |
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Class Feis 2015
Venue: Ballyanly Hall, Inniscarra Date: Sunday January 25th, 2015 Judge: Emma Murphy A fabulous turnout from our child dancers and a superb day. All dancers did themselves proud winning many medals and trophies. Championship perpetual winners of were: Nell, Niamh, Caoimhe, Steph, Dayna, Taisce, Ana, Charlie & Cathal. Well done all :) |
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Grade Exams
Venue: South Court Hotel, Limerick
Date: January 11th 2015
Examiner: Miriam McCarthy ADCRG
Three dancers took four grades between them and all honours - great results.
Well done Sinéad, Emma & Deirdre.
Venue: South Court Hotel, Limerick
Date: January 11th 2015
Examiner: Miriam McCarthy ADCRG
Three dancers took four grades between them and all honours - great results.
Well done Sinéad, Emma & Deirdre.
2014 News & Events
Raffle winners (winner names removed due to GDPR)
1st - 4 ball golf Blarney Golf Resort
2nd - Candle trio gift set from Blarney Woollen Mills
3rd - Meal voucher for Mandalay
4th - Meal voucher for Aunties
5th - Chuckies & treats for 3 from Travel fund
6th Yankee Candle set, Hallmark Winthrop St
7th Lunch for 2 in Tung Sing
8th Aveena Gift Set, Pharmacy First Plus
9th Brooke & Shoals Candle Blarney Woollen Mills
10th - Bayliss & Harding gift set from Cloghroe Pharmacy
11th - Bottle of wine, F Café Wilton
12th - Gift set from O'Connell O'Keeffes
Dancers prize - Dayna. Congrats all and thank you for supporting our annual Travelfund raffle.
Off to college - good luck Ladies.
Good luck to Kelly & Elena.
Kelly is studying the BA in Irish Traditional Music & Dance in UL &
Elena is studying a BA Culinary Arts in Tralee IT.
Well done ladies. Delighted for you both.
Raffle winners (winner names removed due to GDPR)
1st - 4 ball golf Blarney Golf Resort
2nd - Candle trio gift set from Blarney Woollen Mills
3rd - Meal voucher for Mandalay
4th - Meal voucher for Aunties
5th - Chuckies & treats for 3 from Travel fund
6th Yankee Candle set, Hallmark Winthrop St
7th Lunch for 2 in Tung Sing
8th Aveena Gift Set, Pharmacy First Plus
9th Brooke & Shoals Candle Blarney Woollen Mills
10th - Bayliss & Harding gift set from Cloghroe Pharmacy
11th - Bottle of wine, F Café Wilton
12th - Gift set from O'Connell O'Keeffes
Dancers prize - Dayna. Congrats all and thank you for supporting our annual Travelfund raffle.
Off to college - good luck Ladies.
Good luck to Kelly & Elena.
Kelly is studying the BA in Irish Traditional Music & Dance in UL &
Elena is studying a BA Culinary Arts in Tralee IT.
Well done ladies. Delighted for you both.
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Lord Mayor Reception Venue: Lord Mayor Chambers, City Hall, Cork Date: March 20th, 2014 Many thanks to the Lord Mayor of Cork Catherine Clancy and her staff who gave our dancers a wonderful evening which will be lasting memories for many years to come including receiving their certificates from their dance grade exams. |
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2013 News & Events
New Class Costume (Uniform) As worn by Síofra in the Munster Championships in Killarney. Raffle winners (winner names removed due to GDPR) 1st - 4 ball golf Blarney Golf Resort 2nd - Meal for two including entry to Cork Greyhound Track 3rd - Hamper of Goodies (from the dancers) 4th - 4 crystal white wine glasses (Blarney Woollen Mills) 5th - Lunch for two @ Tung Sing Blarney 6th - Box of Chocolates 7th - Box of Chocolates 8th - Box of Chocolates 9th - Box of Chocolates 10th - Box of Chocolates Congrats all and thank you for supporting our raffle. Síofra the rising star During the one weekend in November, Síofra not only took part in her first Munster Championships for Irish dancing in Killarney (CLRG) but also in the National Karate Championships in Dublin. Well done Síofra - she is now the reigning Black Belt Girls 13-14 yrs Kata National Champion. A title to add to her other achievements of 5th seed in the Europe [European Karate Championships in Sheffield in October 2013 (came 4th after a joint 3rd) and] 8th seed in the World [WUKF World Karate Championships]. She also finds time to play piano and hockey as well as school of course - she's a first year student in Mount Mercy College, Cork. |
Footstorm by Prodijig
Venue: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
We had a fab night in the Olympia for the
New show by Prodijig
Winners of the TV Show 'Got to Dance'.
Lead dancer/Choreographer - Alan Kennefick from Cork.
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2012 Our first Munster Champion gets Wed:)
Ken was our first dancer to win the Munsters held in Neptune Stadium in Cork, 1998. He also went on to defend his title, winning again in Waterford in 1999. A fabulous day in Adare where he topped all other events in his life up to then by marrying the stunning Siobhan. Wishing you many years of health and happiness together and thank you so much for including us on sharing your wonderful day :) |