Buncrana teenager to compete at national dance awards
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Lily-May Tolley from Buncrana has been named as a finalist at this year's Dance Awards Ireland.
The 15-year-old is a Scoil Mhuire student and a proud member of Inish Theatre Group and Rainbow School of Dance, competing at local, national and international levels.
Lily-May has been nominated in the Dancer of the Year – Age 15 to 17 category, adding another fantastic achievement to what is already an impressive journey in dance and musical theatre.
Her growing list of experience includes involvement with Derry Pantomime and LMS in Derry, alongside numerous productions and performances closer to home in Buncrana and across Inishowen.
Lily-May has also proudly represented Inish Theatre Group on the national stage at AIMS, showcasing the fantastic young performing arts talent emerging from Inishowen.
Her nomination is a proud achievement not only for Lily-May and her family, but for the wider performing arts community in Buncrana and Inishowen.
Everyone at Inish Theatre Group, along with Lily-May’s friends, fellow performers and the wider Buncrana community, would like to congratulate her on this fantastic national recognition and wish her the very best of luck at the awards.
A spokesperson for Inish Theatre Group said, “Whatever happens on the night, reaching the final at just 15 years of age is already an incredible achievement.
From everyone at Inish Theatre Group and across Buncrana — congratulations and the very best of luck, Lily-May. Buncrana is very proud of you!”
The 2026 Dance Awards Ireland will take place in Dublin on October 24, celebrating dancers and performers from across Ireland.