Connaught Party 2016
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Huge congratulations again to all Corribites who took part in the Connaughts 2016; from those dancing in their first Connaughts, to those doing Championships for the first time, to our more experienced dancers. Here some of the prizes picked up over the weekend- unbelievably this isn't even close to all you won. Not a bad weekends work!
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Connaught Championships 2016
The Connaught Championships 2016 were held in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe on the 4th, 5th and 6th of March. It was a hugely enjoyable weekend for the whole school. Dancers from beginners to open level danced their hearts out and tried their hardest and all of those long hours of practice really paid off. This was our most successful Connaughts to date and I am so proud of each and every dancer. I'm excited to see how you continue to build your skills and successes into the future.
#CorribAbú
#CorribAbú
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Special congratulations to our first ever Connaught Open Champion, Maeve. Your hard work paid off and I could not be prouder of you! This achievement was quickly followed by our second Connaught Open Champion, Emma, ensuring an unforgettable end to Connaughts 2016! Well done girls I hope that you thoroughly enjoyed the view from the top box!
Huge congratulations also to all dancers who placed in their Open Championships; Tara, Caoilfhionn, Hannah, Jillian- I'm just thrilled for each of you! And last, but certainly not least, to the u/16 Connaught Céili Champions: Caoilfhionn, Fiona, Hannah, Jillian, Lauren, Lauren, Maeve and Melanie, who danced so beautifully and fulfilled all my faith in you, as I always knew you would. |
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Corrib School Class Feis 2015
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Congratulations to all Corribites for their wonderful performances at the Class Feis 2015. Everybody, from the beginners to the open dancers danced their very best and we had a great day! I was truly proud and feel so grateful to have you all!
I’d like to say thank you to all Corrib parents and students for all their help, support and hard work throughout the year. Particular thanks to my Feis helpers; Emma, Clodagh, Caoilfhionn, Hannah, Fiona, Maeve, Jillian, Lauren, Fiona and Aaron- couldn't have done it without you guys!
Thank you also to Turloughmore Community Centre for use of their wonderful venue and especially to our hard-working adjudicator Ms. Ryan, who made the children feel so special on the day.
I’d like to say thank you to all Corrib parents and students for all their help, support and hard work throughout the year. Particular thanks to my Feis helpers; Emma, Clodagh, Caoilfhionn, Hannah, Fiona, Maeve, Jillian, Lauren, Fiona and Aaron- couldn't have done it without you guys!
Thank you also to Turloughmore Community Centre for use of their wonderful venue and especially to our hard-working adjudicator Ms. Ryan, who made the children feel so special on the day.
Connaught Championships 2015
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The Connaught Championships 2015 were held in the Clayton Hotel, Galway on the 6th, 7th and 8th of March. Dancers from the school partook from beginner level to open champion in both solo and team competitions. It was a very long, but very enjoyable weekend and the hard work that dancers and their parents have been putting in was evident! Congratulations to you all, you danced beautifully and tried your very hardest.
Special congratulations to our championship podium placers this year: Caoilfhionn 5th place, Hannah 4th place, Clodagh 4th place, Emma 2nd place, Karen 4th place and Caoimhe 3rd place- I'm so proud of you all!
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Corrib Christmas Party
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This year's Christmas party will take place after class on Thursday 18th December in SMA Hall from 6:30 - 8:00pm. I hope to see all my dancers there!
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Happy Halloween!
There were some spooky characters around during our last class before Halloween!
Have a great night Trick or Treating guys and girls, goblins and ghouls!
Have a great night Trick or Treating guys and girls, goblins and ghouls!
Oíche Shamhna sona dhaoibh go léir!
Ice Bucket Challenge
I did the Ice Bucket Challenge this August, with invaluable
help for some of my dancers, who were quite happy to volunteer to throw icy water on me! This was a great opportunity to raise funds
and possibly even more importantly, to raise awareness of Motor Neuron Disease
(or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as it is known in the States) If you
enjoyed this video please consider texting MND to 50300, to donate €2 to this
very worthy cause. I think one of the major lessons we have learned
from the success of the Ice Bucket Challenge is the amazing difference that can
be made if everybody gives just €2.
Riverdance
We had an exciting trip on 26th July 2014 to see Riverdance perform
in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin as part of their 20th Anniversary
tour. The dancers really enjoyed meeting and being taught by
some Riverdance cast members. And even though it was arguably the hottest
day of, what was overall a very hot summer, they worked really hard and did a
great job, as always!
Summer Camp 2014
What can I say about Summer Camp 2014? We had an amazing week, lots and lots of hard work but great fun as well. Between fireflies, frogs and butterflies it was a real zoo! Thank you to all parents and children who made this year's summer camp so unforgettable! Can't wait to do it all again next year...
Claregalway Pride of Place, 23rd July 2014
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Post by Nuacht Chláir. |
There was a great show of community involvement at Coláiste Bhaile Chláir today with wonderful displays from all participants in Claregalway Pride of Place . Sincere thanks to the organising committee and all involved for their hard work. The Corrib School were proud to be involved; it was great to get the chance to show off our wonderful parish! Best of luck to everyone, Baile Chláir abú!! |
Class Feis 2014
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Class Feis 2014 took place in Turloughmore Social Centre on 21st June. It was a great day, with excellent dancing and lots of fun. All dancers who participated tried their hardest and I was particularly proud of all the beginners, for whom this was the first feis experience! I can't wait to watch all these dancers progress over the years and grow in their love of dance. I must extend a huge thank you to all the parents and dancers from the school for all their help and co-operation, both on the day of the feis and throughout the year. Special thanks to my hard working adjudicator and feis day helpers; Hannah, Fiona, Meave, Caoimhe and Aaron who worked hard behind the scenes all day- I couldn't have done it without you!
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World Championships 2014
The World Championships 2014 took place in the INEC Killarney, which was a fantastic venue! The Championships were incredibly well run and a pleasure to attend. We have brought home many fond memories to cherish, along with some very well deserved medals! Huge congratulations to those Corribites who earned a whopping total of 16 World Medals this year! Comhghairdeas do gach duine - tada gan iarracht!
Comhghairdeas Maeve!
Congratulations to Maeve for placing 14th in her Solo Slip Jig.
You danced beautifully and we are all very proud of you.
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Meave placed 14th in her Slip Jig, a wonderful achievement and we are all extremely proud of her. Congratulations Maeve!
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Freestyle 2014
Tears, tantrums, sleepless nights and lots and lots of hard work went into the Corrib School's first ever Freestyle. But overall, I will remember all the fun we had practicing and preforming this dance. Of course I'd safely say, placing 2nd at the Connaughts and 5th at the Worlds won't be forgotten either! You really did yourselves proud girls and boys; such amazing performances. Massive thank yous to everybody who helped bring this about; from the senior dancers in the school, to my own mother for her costuming expertise, to dancer's parents, especially Frances, for all their help. We couldn't do any of this without you guys and this moment belongs to you all!
Heartfelt congratulations to the first ever Corrib team to place at the Worlds, may many more follow in your footsteps.
Heartfelt congratulations to the first ever Corrib team to place at the Worlds, may many more follow in your footsteps.
Special congratulations to Tadhg, Mary, Sinead, Clodagh, Ailbhe, Fiona, Hannah, Jillian, Caoilfhionn, Lauren, Darragh, Lauren, Maeve, Aoife and Melanie. Brilliant job guys!! WOOHOO!!
Connaught Championships 2014
The Connaught Championships 2014 took place in March in the Clayton Hotel in Galway.
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It was a most successful weekend for the Corrib School, both in solo and team dancing.
Dancers from the school danced their very best and tried their hardest and I am extremely proud of each and every one of you! Congratulations to all dancers who took part in Solo or Figure Championships this year, especially to those attempting this for the first time. You did yourselves proud and all your hard work paid off. Special congratulations must be given to the U/14 Maeve McCreanor Memorial Six Hand Dance Champions: Lauren, Hannah, Fiona, Maeve, Jillian and Lauren. You danced beautifully girls, comhghairdeas! 
Congratulations Lauren, Hannah, Fiona, Maeve, Jillian and Lauren
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A special mention must also be made of all dancers who placed in their Solo Championships. Congratulations to Caoilfhionn for placing 4th, Maeve for placing 3rd, Tadgh for placing 2nd, Emma for placing 3rd and Caoimhe for placing 3rd. We are all very proud of your accomplishments! |
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Corrib Christmas Celebrations
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We take Christmas time very seriously here, it's a great opportunity for Corribites, young and old(er!) to kick their heel up- ever high than usual- and have some fun. Christmas parties, performances, céilís and games galore!
Wishing you all the best for a jolly, jigging Christmas from all of us here at the Corrib School. |
Heartbeat of Home
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We took a fun day trip to see Heartbeat of Home in the Bord Gáis Energy Theater in October. We did, of course, manage to squeeze in some shopping and play time as well. Parents and dancers all enjoyed the day thoroughly! And reminded me, once again how lucky I am to have you all in the Corrib School. It was a wonderful day that left us with great memories- and amazing inspiration from the show itself!! |
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Corrib School of Irish Dance Summer Camp 2013
Well, it was a long hot week but we had a great time.
Thanks to all children and parents who took part in Summer Camp 2013.
Thanks to all children and parents who took part in Summer Camp 2013.
Riverdance Longest Line World Record Attempt
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Big congratulations to all concerned in the various Riverdance The Gathering events, especially to all the dancers who successfully broke the Guinness World Record for the Longest Line of Riverdancers on 21st July 2013. It was a truly amazing experience that the Corrib School were proud to be a part of!
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Please see the following link for more: http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0721/463779-world-record-riverdance/
Corrib School Class Feis 29th June 2013
A big congratulations to all dancers and parents for their participation and help in the Class Feis 2013.
It was a wonderfully enjoyable day and a truly great display of dancing from the beginners dancing in their first feis right up to the senior dancers. I am very proud of all your achievements over the past year.
It was a wonderfully enjoyable day and a truly great display of dancing from the beginners dancing in their first feis right up to the senior dancers. I am very proud of all your achievements over the past year.
Read Aoife's interview with the Irish Independent at the World Championships 2013:
Congratulations Alanna!
Alanna placed 8th in her Reel at the World Championships 2013- comhghairdeas Alanna, all of us at the Corrib School are very proud of you.
Alanna placed 8th in her Reel at the World Championships 2013- comhghairdeas Alanna, all of us at the Corrib School are very proud of you.
Connaught Championships 2013
Many dancers representing the school competed at the Connaught Championships on the 8th, 9th and 10th March 2013 in Ballinasloe. They all danced extremely well and had a great time over the weekend. Both Solo and Team results for the Corrib School were excellent but we must give a special mention to our podium placers in Solo Championships Caoilfhionn, Tadgh and Maeve- very well done to you all!
Many dancers representing the school competed at the Connaught Championships on the 8th, 9th and 10th March 2013 in Ballinasloe. They all danced extremely well and had a great time over the weekend. Both Solo and Team results for the Corrib School were excellent but we must give a special mention to our podium placers in Solo Championships Caoilfhionn, Tadgh and Maeve- very well done to you all!
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World Championships 2012
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Congratulations to Meave and Caoimhe for placing in the World Championships 2012- the Corrib School are all extremely proud of your achievements.
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Connaught Championships 2012
Many dancers represented the Corrib School at the Connaught Championships 2012. Special congratulations to the U/12 Maeve McCreanor Memorial Six Hand Dance Champions and to our solo Championship placers; Maeve and Caoimhe.
Damsha os comhair Uachtarán na hÉireann
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The Corrib School of Dancing was very proud to be asked to dance at the opening ceremony of Meán Scoil Mhuire, Newtownsmith, Galway 75th anniversary celebrations on September 28 2012. The weekend of celebrations was opened by President Michael D Higgins.
President Higgins was accompanied by the Army Band of the 4th Western Brigade, which was followed by our performance. |
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