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04 Apr 2026

Mayo dancers return to centre stage in the grand final of 'An Ríl Deal'

The series finale air this Sunday night on TG4, wiith two Mayo acts in with the chance of being crowned champion

An Ríl Deal

Ela Kohen Murray from Westport is one of eight finalists

Mayo Irish dancers will return to the stage for Sunday’s grand Final of TG4’s ‘An Ríl Deal’.

The finale of the latest series of ‘An Ríl Deal’ is set to air at 8.30pm this Sunday night as eight acts return to centre stage to battle it out.

The finale features Mayo talent 'Atlantic Waves', a group from Mofatt School of Irish dance in Crossmolina, as well as soloist, Ela Kohen Murray from Westport, who dances under Bernadine Cresham-Ball and Louise Cresham at the Cresham Academy of Irish dance

 'Atlantic Waves', from the Mofatt School of Irish dance in Crossmolina

After each act earning their final spot, they must now impress esteemed judges Labhras Sonaí Choilm Learraí, Ronan O’Connell, Úna Ní Fhlatharta and guest judge, Sibéal Davitt, in their bid to be crowned champion.

Over the past seven weeks, incredible performers of all styles of traditional dance have dazzled with their dancing and entertained viewers. There have been contestants of young, old and everything showing off their moves as TG4 and Adare Productions searched for the next big thing in the world of Irish dancing. 

The finale is sure to be full of entertainment and celebration, and hopefully, a Mayo winner!

‘An Ríl Deal’ airs Sunday at 8.30pm on TG4.

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