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Donegal Town man meets US President Joe Biden on St Patrick's Day

This St Patrick’s Day will certainly be one to remember for a young man from Donegal Town who met President Joe Biden during the Washington DC celebrations. Triple World Champion Irish dancer Gerard Byrne was part of the Riverdance troupe that ...

22 Mar 2022 at 17:36

Arts & Entertainment

'Listen, that’s me. I’m Irish' - Michael Flatley unfazed when performing in front of 'angry' Putin

Michael Flatley has said he was not afraid to perform for Vladimir Putin, joking: “Listen, that’s me. I’m Irish.” The Riverdance star, 63, delivered a special routine titled Warlord in front of world leaders in St Petersburg in 2003, in a ...

16 Mar 2022 at 12:20

Donegal Life

Bringing the West End to Bundoran

A West End star and former Riverdance principal dancer is all set to bring her experience in musical theatre to the next generation of performers in Donegal as she launches her new Musical Theatre Stage School TAPA (Theatre and ...

21 Jan 2022 at 17:28

Arts & Entertainment

'Go for it' - Michael Flatley tells young people to chase their dreams following film debut

Michael Flatley has urged young people to “go for it” as he spoke about his motivation for making his debut feature film, saying people had told him it was “impossible”. The dancer and choreographer, 64, has written, directed ...

30 Aug 2022 at 15:47

Local News

Donegal is inspiring creative women of the world

A unique online event takes place on Thursday evening next on how Donegal is inspiring creative women of the world. This event, organised by Donegal County Council and AwakenHub, is being hosted as part of Donegal Connect ...

16 Sept 2022 at 13:36

Arts & Entertainment

Irish dancer Michael Flatley undergoes surgery for 'aggressive form of cancer'

Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with “an aggressive form of cancer” and undergone surgery, according to a statement on his Instagram account. The 64-year-old dancer and choreographer was catapulted to fame in the ...

12 Jan 2023 at 10:12

Local News

Donegal dancers feature on new stamps celebrating 150 years of the Gaiety Theatre

New stamps celebrating 150 years of the Gaeity Theatre feature a Riverdance troupe which includes two Donegal dancers. Designed by Red&Grey, the news series of €1.10 stamps celebrates famous Gaiety opening nights. ...

07 Oct 2021 at 17:38

What's On

Donegal dancers delighted to return to live performances with spectacular Riverdance tour

After a delay of 530 days, Riverdance’s 25th Anniversary Tour is finally underway, featuring two Donegal dancers. Three-time World Irish Dance champion Gerard Byrne from Donegal Town is joined by Peter Wilson ...

16 Sept 2021 at 13:33

Arts & Entertainment

Riverdance set to return to Dublin after two-year Covid hiatus

The Irish-dancing sensation Riverdance returns to the stage in Dublin for the first time in more than two years, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Audiences will have a chance to experience Riverdance live on ...

18 Jun 2022 at 13:31

National News

Riverdance stars pass on tips to budding Irish dancers from Ukraine

Ukrainian refugees who have found a love for Irish dancing since moving to Dublin were treated to a lesson of a lifetime when Riverdance stars dropped in to pass on some tips. The group attends a weekly ...

30 Aug 2023 at 21:54

National News

‘Pinnacles and pitfalls’ of Michael Flatley’s life to be revealed in documentary

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley hopes a new documentary chronicling his life will inspire young people to “never give up on their dreams”. The Billion Dollar Dancer will document the “rollercoaster ...

27 Sept 2023 at 00:01

National News

Michael Flatley: I was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing at Eurovision

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said he was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing when he performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994. The dancer caused a stir with his interval act, when he ...

30 Apr 2024 at 09:05

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