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# Riverdance

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# lord of the bants
Someone bought colossalbellend.com and redirected it to Michael Flatley's website
Don’t hold back now! Say what you really feel!
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Jan 20th 2017, 7:52 AM
# linger
This former Riverdance star is making a comeback - on his own terms
Brendan de Gallai’s new show, Linger, explores the topics of sexuality and ageing.
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Jan 17th 2016, 4:00 PM
# Late Late Show
James Corden did Riverdance live last night and it was actually quite impressive
Doing Flatley proud.
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Sep 25th 2015, 10:45 AM
# historical lies
Farmers from Cork invented Irish dancing to kill mice*
*According to a new John Oliver book.
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Aug 31st 2015, 2:24 PM
# Take a Break
People are loving these three guys Irish dancing at UCC
Legs flying everywhere.
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Jul 27th 2015, 11:00 AM
# falling flately
Michael Flatley's €90k tap art didn't go down too well on the Late Late last night
Yes. He now paints with his feet.
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Apr 18th 2015, 10:50 AM
# Mr Popular
Aengus Mac Grianna is a popular staffer - he's been voted on the board of RTÉ
Riverdance co-creator Moya Doherty has been picked as the new chair of the RTÉ Board
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Nov 4th 2014, 4:14 PM
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Tuesday
Here are the shows that’ll be on your Twitter timeline later.
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Oct 28th 2014, 5:35 PM
# Riverdance
Riverdance celebrates 20th anniversary with a MASSIVE performance on the Late Late
Just try to stop your feet from tapping along. It’s impossible.
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May 3rd 2014, 2:31 PM
# Riverdance
11 things you've probably forgotten about the 1994 Eurovision in Dublin
And a couple you definitely haven’t, from the contest 20 years ago today.
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Apr 30th 2014, 9:45 AM
# a haon do tri
8 ways you'll know you were an Irish dancing kid
AND right 2 3 4 5 6 7, 1 2 3, 1 2 3.
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Apr 13th 2014, 11:00 AM
# Feet of Flames
The internet can't stop talking about this brilliant Irish wedding dance
These Belfast wedding guests put on quite the show.
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Apr 5th 2014, 9:45 AM
# beyoncéilí
Beyoncé and all her pals had a go at Riverdance*
*Sort of.
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Mar 6th 2014, 2:46 PM
# Ice Ice Baby
American figure skater performs Riverdance on ice at national championships
Jason Brown will now represent the U.S. in Sochi.
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Jan 14th 2014, 8:13 AM
# Heartbeat of Home
Irish dance show "to tour China for the next 10 years"
Chinese people absolutely love Irish dancing, it seems.
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Dec 17th 2013, 2:23 PM
# The little red book
7 things we'd like to see on the new passports
Some alternative suggestions for the new design.
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Sep 30th 2013, 8:30 PM
# Magic Moments
How many of these Irish musical moments do you remember?
From Queen at Slane to the MTV EMAs in Dublin.
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Sep 2nd 2013, 6:00 PM
# Riverdance
Music producer agrees not to use Riverdance name in forthcoming shows
A High Court hearing today saw orders granted preventing Michéal Carr from using the Riverdance name in forthcoming shows in Russia and other European countries.
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Aug 9th 2013, 7:01 PM
# miley and fidelma
What's the greatest episode of Irish television, ever?
The Den? Glenroe? The Family? Hands?
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Aug 4th 2013, 9:30 AM
# News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Everyone’s talking about water safety, Anglo emails and Irish sporting exploits.
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Jul 21st 2013, 8:00 PM
# World Record
New world record as 1,693 form longest Riverdance line
The previous record of 652 people dancing in a continuous line was held by Nashville, Tennessee.
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Jul 21st 2013, 2:33 PM
# but mam
5 things we didn't want to do after school
Were YOU forced into Irish dancing lessons as a child? Our sympathies.
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Jul 19th 2013, 6:45 PM
# obamas on tour
Malia Obama is officially gas craic
Look at this face she made before Riverdance last night.
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Jun 18th 2013, 11:08 AM
# Obama
Michelle Obama and daughters will tour Glendalough today
US First Lady Michelle Obama with her daughters are due to visit the Co Wicklow heritage site on the last day of their visit to Ireland.
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Jun 18th 2013, 7:44 AM
# Stereotypes
It's Your Giant Green Mascot Doing An Irish Jig Video Of The Day
Because that’s obviously how you celebrate Irish heritage night.
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May 18th 2013, 10:36 AM
# jigs and reels
6 reasons why you should jump at the chance to be in Riverdance
This July a world record Riverdance attempt will take place along the banks of the Liffey.
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Apr 25th 2013, 2:49 PM
# AFL
Snapshot: Tadhg Kennelly celebrates Swans' title win with another 'Irish jig'
The former Kerry midfielder expressed himself through the medium of Irish dancing at the MCG earlier.
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Sep 29th 2012, 1:41 PM
# Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi to get Amnesty award from Bono during Irish visit
The Burmese pro-democracy leader will visit Ireland next month as part of a trip that will take in her acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991.
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May 30th 2012, 2:59 PM
# Viral
VIDEO: BBC business presenter does an Irish jig live on air
Steph McGovern was paying tribute to Titanic star Kate Winslet’s dancing in the hit film…
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Apr 3rd 2012, 12:06 PM
# Virtual Reality
VIDEO: How to get Aussies to Irish dance
Irish dancing proves a hit at Central Station in Sydney.
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Mar 28th 2012, 5:15 PM
# Ni hao
Enda tells China all the good reasons to visit Ireland - but what were they?
Enda Kenny met Chinese leader Wen Jiabao in Beijing today as part of his four-day visit.
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Mar 27th 2012, 4:39 PM
# Chinese Visit
Varadkar says Chinese VP's visit can boost Irish tourism
The Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister reckons Xi’s visit to the likes of Croke Park can only benefit tourism from China.
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Feb 20th 2012, 6:14 PM
# pic of the day
Awkward Date of the Day
No comment.
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Feb 20th 2012, 3:07 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Sep 1st 2011, 4:49 PM
# iDance
For all your dancing needs: Riverdance launches its own app
The worldwide phenomenon is coming to a smartphone or tablet near you.
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Sep 1st 2011, 12:28 PM
Voices
Column: Cardinal Rules (Part 26) - Running the Parish newsletter
The Not Primate of All Ireland hands over the running of the newsletter to a colleague. Hilarity, inevitably, insues.
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Jun 5th 2011, 10:54 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
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Jun 2nd 2011, 4:49 PM
# It's Been Emotional
Enda Kenny: I weep with emotion every time I see Riverdance
The Taoiseach revealed to a meeting of ambassadors this morning that he “actually cries” whenever he watches the dance performance, as its message is so powerful.
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Jun 2nd 2011, 2:28 PM
# Royal Visit
"We were a bit worried about the curtsy" - Olivia O' Leary's ode to the Queen
The broadcaster and journalist gave a speech fit for a Queen at the Convention Centre in Dublin last night. There was applause for the memory of the late Garret FitzGerald and a standing ovation for her majesty.
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May 20th 2011, 12:12 PM