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The Mayo based Moffatt school of Irish dancing is delighted to announce they are traveling to the United States for the upcoming St. Patrick Day celebrations.
A group of 18, are departing on March 13th from Dublin to Bradley international airport, where they will continue to Pittsfield Massachusetts, sister city of Ballina, to perform at many events, workshops and participate in the Albany parade on March 15th.
The troupe of 10 top champion dancers’ range in age from 14 to 23 and were all part of the Atlantic Rhythm group who gave a breath taking performance on the river Moy, last July as part of the closing ceremony for the salmon festival.
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Moffatt school of dancing have performed in Pittsfield previously and have been actively involved in helping to keep the twinning of Ballina and Pittsfield alive and active over the last number of years.
On March 16th, the group will travel to Boston to take part in the Boston parade and later will perform in Mc Carthy’s pub, Cambridge – address 1920 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge where they will meet up with old friends and new. Details of performances on the 17th will be confirmed shortly. The group are returning to Dublin from Logan airport, Boston on March 18th.
The dancers are really looking forward to their trip and are excited to be representing North mayo at these events. Dancers traveling include Lisa and Cian Lavelle (Keenagh, Crossmolina), Abbey Garrett (Crossmolina), Celina Hegarty ( Crossmolina), Katie Hughes (Knockmore), Eimear O’Hora (Ardagh), Emma Jackson (Ardagh), Niamh Walsh (Ballina), Aine Donegan (Enniscrone) and Sarah Keane ( Binghamstown, Belmullet).
While this troupe will be busy performing and meeting up with the diaspora abroad the school will be equally as active at home with dancers performing and marching in Foxford, Belmullet, Ballina, Lahardane and Crossmolina.
Moffatt school of dancing celebrates 35 years in existence this summer. We have some exciting plans underway to mark this fantastic achievement.
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