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New England Irish Dance Message Board

Dancers, MAIDs, DAIDs, TCs, ADCRGs & friends -- this is the place to discuss the NE Region Irish Dance scene.
All I ask is that you treat each other with respect. Inappropriate posts may be removed at the moderator's discretion.
If you have an issue, or need to report a problem with a post, please email me with your concern. I can be reached at NE_IrishDanceATyahoo.com.

Subject: The Murray Academy Feis is just a few short weeks away - Sunday, May 19th!

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 08:09:24 04/25/19 Thu

Registrations are open on Feis Web!

. It’s a great time to try out new steps for Nationals!
. Second chance comps for Prizewinners and Prelims!
. Remember our refreshing Slushees, huge Bake Sale and Feis-tastic raffle basket? They're all back by popular demand!
. Murray the Moose is getting ready for his big day and looks forward to seeing you!
. Please check our feis website for more details

https://cararince.weebly.com/murray-academy-feis.html

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Subject: Grade exams

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Shauna
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Date Posted: 13:03:43 04/23/19 Tue

Hi everyone! Does anyone know of feis’ in New England hosting grade exams? Is there an updated list anywhere? Thank you!

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Dunleavy Boyle Bremmer hosts them in June, usually along with their feis. Excellent response to email inquiry. (NT) -- HTH, 15:37:05 04/23/19 Tue
Grades -- Dancer, 09:16:32 04/24/19 Wed

Subject: How many Globes did the NE Region bring home? Maybe our new exciting regional Director will have a Globe party!

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NE Mom
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Date Posted: 06:52:33 04/23/19 Tue

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There were 2 globes won in solo rounds (u14 girls and U21 mens) (NT) -- . . ., 08:18:59 04/23/19 Tue
Who is the new exciting regional director? (NT) -- Congratulations!, 08:58:04 04/23/19 Tue
HPK took home 3 for Ceili/Figure -- BFD, 11:45:53 04/23/19 Tue
What was clear is that certain NE schools are way above others O’Shea, Harney Kenny Murray McCenery saw some others in a Ceili from NE and clearly did not belong (NT) -- Ss, 11:58:06 04/23/19 Tue

I don’t get it. Kenny did not get a Globe. (NT) -- Do you like those schools or not?, 12:17:28 04/23/19 Tue
I think you need to further explain that statement. Who doesn’t belong? (NT) -- Confused, 16:01:03 04/23/19 Tue

Clearly the OP doesn’t belong go away before someone drops a house on you (NT) -- NE STRONG, 11:35:30 04/24/19 Wed
McCenery? Lol, new school? (NT) -- Had to bring a laught!, 13:23:00 04/24/19 Wed

Comments to make fun of a spelling error, spells laugh with a "t", well played... (NT) -- Mr. Irony, 13:50:24 04/25/19 Thu

It ‘‘twas meant to be there, thank you for turning a joke into something far to foul. (NT) -- Learn to lighten up, you seem up tight, 22:19:50 04/25/19 Thu

Subject: So it exciting it looks like many alloys all of the New England dance schools that went to world recalled Congrats to all!!!

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Ss
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Date Posted: 21:07:30 04/22/19 Mon

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Been in ID for 15 plus years and I’ve no clue what an “alloy” is. However congrats to those NE dancers and teams that recalled. (NT) -- 🤔😬, 08:04:38 04/23/19 Tue
Medals? Maybe.... (NT) -- Just as confused, 09:43:06 04/23/19 Tue

Subject: READY SET LOGO! The deadline has been extended to June 1 for anyone who'd like to design the Logo for the 2019 NERO. If there are any art-loving tech savvy students or parents who'd like to design next year's Oireachtas logo please submit to KanaleySchool@gmail.com titled "NERO 2019 Logo Entry".

Author:
Colleen Kanaley Dow
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Date Posted: 10:48:24 04/22/19 Mon

READY SET LOGO! The deadline has been extended to June 1 for anyone who'd like to design the Logo for the 2019 NERO. If there are any art-loving tech savvy students or parents who'd like to design next year's Oireachtas logo please submit to KanaleySchool@gmail.com titled "NERO 2019 Logo Entry".

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Why not compensate an actual artist? (NT) -- Sets a bad example, 18:09:07 04/22/19 Mon

Totally disagree. Gives one of our own a chance to shine! (NT) -- DM, 04:14:23 04/23/19 Tue
How does it set a bad example?? You are dismissing talent without seeing enteies (NT) -- Strange Comment, 06:38:14 04/23/19 Tue

Just meant that artists should be paid for their work and by commissioning free work it diminishes that -- Can't pay the bills with "exposure", 12:53:52 04/24/19 Wed

Subject: Bracken Feis Weekend

Author:
Bracken Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 11:48:41 04/17/19 Wed

It’s not too late to register for the Bracken Feis Weekend!
-Registration closes on Sunday April 21st at 7pm.
-No late fees! (There was a short period of time that a late fee was being charged. We believe we have refunded all late fees. If you were charged a late fee and have not received a refund please contact us at brackenfeis@gmail.com.)
-Sashes for all preliminary and open championship placements.
-Unique awards for top 3 open championship.
-Trophies for top 3 preliminary championship.
-Out-of-Region Panel of adjudicators:
• Justine Ward-Mallinson – Manchester, UK
• Gavin Doherty - Belfast
• Tim O’Hare - Chicago
• Kathy Dennehy - Chicago
• Patricia Gilchrist Kelso - Toronto
• Sinead Gilchrist-Sharkey - Toronto
• Anne Marie O’Donnell – Toronto
• Bernadette Dillon Gavin – Chicago
• Mary Bryan – Toronto

We hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend!

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Thank you so much for a wonderful judging panel! Happy to see some new faces in New England (NT) -- DD, 07:50:01 04/21/19 Sun
Very happy to see some out of region adjudicators-thank you for putting this panel together (NT) -- x, 08:56:43 04/22/19 Mon

Subject: Left hard shoes at Lenihan feis in the large gym in the stands near stage E. Long shot, but wondering if anyone may have grabbed them by mistake or maybe someone turned them in. I checked with the school where the feis was held and they don’t have them. I’ve contacted Lenihan. Thanks in advance!

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Mom
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Date Posted: 06:37:48 04/13/19 Sat

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Hard shoes -- Mom, 06:53:23 04/13/19 Sat

Subject: 2019 Murray Academy Spring Feis! Register now to avoid missing out!

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 09:06:34 04/11/19 Thu

We are happy to welcome the following list of judges and musicians to the Murray Feis in May.

Register now at www.feisweb.com

JUDGES:

Jimmy Early—NJ
Owen McAuley—Glasgow
Bill Maple—VA
Marnie Maple—VA
Maureen Miller—ONT
Julie Showalter—IL
Attracta Quinn—MA
Sheila Cloherty—MA
Maura Gray—CT
Iris Gray—CT
Kathleen Boutin—MA

MUSICIANS:

David Yates
Billy Keller
Mike Shaffer

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Subject: Anyone know where we pick up wristbands next week? Are they given out at the hotel, or the convention center? I've seen it done both ways and don't recall reading about this in the recent updates. Thanks.

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feismum
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Date Posted: 13:43:31 04/09/19 Tue

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See the CLRG website and/or FB page. Best to read for yourself. (NT) -- -, 15:09:08 04/09/19 Tue
someone who has already arrived posted on main board that their hotel gave them printout of their reservation and were told to take it to convention center to pick up their wristbands (NT) -- hth, 07:54:26 04/12/19 Fri

Subject: Bracken Feis Weekend Calling All Prelim Dancers

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BrackenFeis
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Date Posted: 07:04:56 04/09/19 Tue

Prelim Dancers, are you still chasing that last 1st you need? Don't miss the Bracken Feis Weekend (April 27 & 28th), two days to go for it and the last chance to qualify for Nationals before the deadline! Hope to see you there, register at Feisweb.com

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Subject: Does anybody know if there a Dress room at Worlds

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NE Mom
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Date Posted: 05:02:21 04/09/19 Tue

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Subject: NAIDC Room Available - Sheraton in the room blocl

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Sad to miss
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Date Posted: 11:38:32 04/08/19 Mon

Room available at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 189 CAD/night

Dates can be shortened but must fall within the reservation range.

King Room available July 1-7

Email if interested.

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Room Taken! (NT) -- Sad to Miss!, 16:07:05 04/12/19 Fri

Subject: Oakville Feis Association ECR

Author:
Feis Committee (:))
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Date Posted: 11:10:32 04/08/19 Mon

:) **OAKVILLE FEIS** :)
***Saturday September 28th 2019***

***OAKVILLE IRISH CULTURAL DAY***
***Saturday September 28th, 2019***

******Grade Exams******
**Friday September 27th 2019**

Join us in lovely Oakville Ontario at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre this fall for a great weekend of dance, music, food, drink and fun! More information TBA. Mark your Calendars!

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Subject: Worlds room

Author:
Dance mom
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Date Posted: 07:11:58 04/08/19 Mon

Room available at Baymont Inn and Suites, 2001 Veasley Street, Greensboro. Check in Friday, April 12-check out Tuesday, April 16. 2 double beds. 4 wristbands. 79.99 + 10.20 tax per night. Please leave your email if interested.

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Subject: They say they will post on Twitter. @LenihanSchool

Author:
K
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Date Posted: 08:42:08 04/07/19 Sun

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Thoughts so too. But nothing there (NT) -- Ah well, 11:29:13 04/07/19 Sun
Results are up on Feisweb (NT) -- ., 15:10:23 04/07/19 Sun
The cell signal at the school was really bad - I had no service while inside. I'm guessing that was the issue (NT) -- dm, 20:02:10 04/07/19 Sun

Subject: Results being posted anywhere today please thx

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Homesick
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Date Posted: 07:32:14 04/07/19 Sun

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Subject: Worlds Hotel Rooms Available Thursday night 4/18

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Text 773-294-2598
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Date Posted: 16:13:02 04/06/19 Sat

Three rooms available at Proximity hotel on 4/18. One double double and two king rooms. Text me 773-294-2598 if interested.

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Subject: What happened to the results being posted from the CT Irish dance Feis? No results in over 3 hours!!

Author:
What gives?
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Date Posted: 15:56:08 04/06/19 Sat

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Results on Feisweb (NT) -- C, 18:29:57 04/06/19 Sat

Oh thank you! (NT) -- ., 19:09:25 04/06/19 Sat

Subject: The June 9th Irish Heritage Dies is open on www.feisweb.com. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Author:
Feis committee
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Date Posted: 09:06:05 04/04/19 Thu

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I know you meant Feis but what a typo! (NT) -- thanks for the chuckle, 16:18:14 04/04/19 Thu

Subject: 2019 Murray Academy Spring Feis is open! Register now to avoid missing out!

Author:
Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 09:02:31 04/04/19 Thu

* Same-day SECOND CHANCE COMPETITIONS for all Prizewinners & Preliminary Champions. The first and second chance competitions will have different judges!

* Back by popular demand Feistastic Raffle Basket! Everything an Irish Dancer could need and then some, all in a brand new ZUCA BAG! Apple Air Pods, Buckles, Socks, Bling Hair Accessories, a Handcrafted Countdown Calendar and so much more! Drawing will be at the Murray Feis (winner need not be present) Contact: Murrayfeisraffle1@gmail.com

* Bake Sale

* Round awards for both Prelim & Open

* Sashes for all Open Champ placers

* Perpetual Cups for all champ winners!

* 1st place trophies for all novice and prizewinner.

* Great vendors including Fays and Head for the World.

* Great menu starting at 7:30AM

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Subject: Hotel

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Dm
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Date Posted: 10:34:51 04/03/19 Wed

I need to transfer my room at Worlds to another family. Does anyone know how to do that?TIA

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When I've transferred rooms in the past, I've just added their name to the reservation. (NT) -- I think that may be all you need to do., 15:40:59 04/03/19 Wed

Subject: Bracken Feis Schedule Q

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NC Mom
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Date Posted: 11:17:29 04/02/19 Tue

Flying in from out of region for the double Feis weekend. Wondering - do these feiseanna typicall run late/past 4pm? Have an open u13 & Open u14 dancer. Also - does New England post times for each dance? The southern region does not - so wondering. Thanks in advance!

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The NE region typically doesn't post times for each dance (more inside) -- DM, 12:56:13 04/02/19 Tue

Subject: Does anyone know when the stage schedule will be out for the CT Irish Dance Championships Feis this Sautrday?

Author:
Trying to plan
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Date Posted: 12:48:11 04/01/19 Mon

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Posted last night on Facebook - the Gray School of Irish Dance (NT) -- HTH, 04:52:23 04/02/19 Tue
Schedule -- Irritated, 07:59:06 04/03/19 Wed

I wish prelim was later, too- but they probably did what they could based on some huge numbers for prelim/second chance prelims? Good luck to your Open dancer. (NT) -- m, 08:40:58 04/03/19 Wed
Everyone has their own preference, I guess. My dd was thrilled, she loves afternoon comps when she can get up at a normal time and get ready at her leisure (NT) -- Not a morning person, 14:55:39 04/03/19 Wed

Subject: Congratulations to the new Regional Director Thomas Braken!

Author:
Change is always good!
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Date Posted: 11:38:14 04/01/19 Mon

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Best wishes to the new Director! Brenda Crossen Finn was AMAZING! Fantastic director and person! She will be missed! (NT) -- memo, 09:38:56 04/03/19 Wed

Subject: Is there a vendor list available anywhere for the Lenihan feis?

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DD
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Date Posted: 08:32:37 04/01/19 Mon

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Subject: World's Hotel Room Available

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Ann Kohler
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Date Posted: 16:13:37 03/31/19 Sun

We have a room available at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, Fri. April 19th and Sat. April 20th for the World competition. Two queen beds,dancer rate applies, $300. Let me know if you are interested.

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Subject: World's Hotel Room Available

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Ann Kohler
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Date Posted: 15:06:24 03/31/19 Sun

We have a room available at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, Fri. April 19th and Sat. April 20th for the World competition. Two queen beds,dancer rate applies, $300. Let me know if you are interested.

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Subject: Sorry if this was posted but I haven't seen it: is it possible that CT. Irish Dance Championships will split opens oldest age group into u23 and 23+?

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TIA
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Date Posted: 14:03:48 03/29/19 Fri

I realize it's not huge at 18, but wondering.

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Wondering if they’ll split 16+ prelim (NT) -- I don’t think they split last year, 19:46:19 03/29/19 Fri
I doubt they'll split these comps as they didn't last year. I truly hope they don't. Dd and her TC prefer big comps. (NT) -- mom of senior lady, 05:24:34 03/30/19 Sat

No split - big group - will they all show? (NT) -- /, 07:02:06 04/02/19 Tue

I really don't think 18 dancers is a "big" group; 40 is a big group. Sounds like same parents that want grades split at less than 20 (NT) -- jmo, 07:54:55 04/03/19 Wed

Group is 34 I think. (NT) -- ?, 08:58:57 04/03/19 Wed
Yes 34 dancers in prelim 16+. I didn’t want it split for the large number, but because of the large age range (NT) -- Feeling old, 11:36:22 04/03/19 Wed

That makes sense- not the you feeling old part :) but the age range would definitely make a difference. Good luck! (NT) -- !, 06:40:29 04/04/19 Thu

The initial poster was referring to the oldest OPEN group which is 18. I apologize for the confusion, I was responding to original post, not the prelim post. I agree 16+ for prelim is on the low side. They could offer u18 as a double age group then 18+ I suppose. (NT) -- . . ., 15:31:19 04/05/19 Fri

Subject: Bracken Feis Room Block April 27 & 28 double Feis weekend

Author:
bracken Feis
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Date Posted: 16:26:35 03/27/19 Wed

Room Block: the Bracken feis has secured a limited room block at the Fairfield Inn in Amesbury for the weekend of the feis for those coming a distance to compete both days. To book as part of the block please use the link below or call the main reservations number and be sure to tell them you are part of the Bracken Feis Block.

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1553715162298&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Sign up now for both the Bracken Blackout Feis (April 27th) and Bracken School Feis (April 28th) on Feisweb.com! We can't wait to see you all again this year!

We are pleased to announce our adjudicators and musicians for the Bracken feis weekend 2019!

Adjudicators:
Gavin Doherty, Belfast
Tim O’Hare, Chicago
Kathy Dennehy, Chicago
Mary Bryan, Toronto
Patricia Gilchrist Kelso, Toronto
Sinead Gilchrist-Sharkey, Toronto
Anne Marie O’Donnell, Toronto
Justine Ward-Mallinson, Manchester UK
Bernadette Dillon Gavin, Chicago

Musicians
Pat King,Toronto
Ens O’Brien, Toronto
Michael Fitzpatrick, Boston

Register now on Feisweb.com for both days!

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Subject: Does anyone know if for the ICC feis' vocal competitions, we can have a karaoke track as a backup? Thanks

Author:
A Dancer
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Date Posted: 09:57:08 03/27/19 Wed

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Probably would be best to contact the feis committee to ask. (NT) -- sorry I don't know, 17:45:12 03/28/19 Thu

Subject: What is the rule for tanner and younger dancers?? DD is U9 and I thought it was against the rules?

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Confused
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Date Posted: 20:34:29 03/26/19 Tue

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Just so you can find the rules for yourself in the future, they are on the CLRG.IE website under rules; tanner applied to face only is not allowed; tanned legs are fine. See inside for exact wording -- hth, 06:02:41 03/27/19 Wed
When do girls start to wear obvious stage makeup in this region? Only U12 and above? (NT) -- ? newbie, 08:41:33 03/28/19 Thu

U11 (NT) -- .., 11:23:36 03/28/19 Thu

This makes me a little sad, tbh (NT) -- ., 06:17:56 03/29/19 Fri

Agreed (NT) -- mom of a u11, 06:45:19 03/29/19 Fri

Subject: Anybody have insight about the second chance prelims for CT Irish Dance Championships in CT? Will the timing be close for both comps or will the second chance comp end up at the end of the day? Trying to figure out just how late we will get home... ;)

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Date Posted: 09:17:08 03/26/19 Tue

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IME they follow the same order morning & afternoon. -- also doing 2nd chance, 14:10:27 03/26/19 Tue

I have actually seen it done both ways. We were once the 1st prelim comp and then the last 2nd chance prelim comp. It all depends on numbers and timing of that particular feis. I don't think you can count on anything from previous years or other feisanna -- dancemum, 08:30:33 03/31/19 Sun

Subject: Boston/Cambridge Schools

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Date Posted: 19:19:25 03/24/19 Sun

Are there any Irish dance schools that hold classes in Cambridge, MA or downtown Boston?
Thanks!

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O’Shea Chaplin have classes in Brighton and Watertown. -- HTH, 07:17:48 03/25/19 Mon
Goulding School in Medford (NT) -- DM, 09:06:23 03/26/19 Tue

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Meg Smith/Owner Spray Tan California
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Date Posted: 19:15:09 03/23/19 Sat

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We have sprayed at Irish Dance events for 8 years now and understand the level of color that is expected and will deliver that 😊
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Subject: Hey, would anyone be willing to explain how Prelim competitions go? New to the level

Author:
A Dancer
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Date Posted: 09:11:15 03/23/19 Sat

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Congratulations on moving up! More inside -- HTH, 09:49:29 03/24/19 Sun
More on marks and awards -- HTH, 09:54:33 03/24/19 Sun

You can also choose which dances you do. -- Inside, 07:34:46 03/28/19 Thu

If you can ... I found it very helpful to WATCH a prelim comp before having my child participate in one. They work very differently than grades comps and when numbers are small, go quickly. Good to follow whole thing from check in to awards. (NT) -- Dance mom, 07:08:40 04/01/19 Mon

Subject: Lenihan Annual Feis

Author:
Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 08:31:41 03/19/19 Tue

Now that St. Patrick's Day is over, just a quick reminder that we are approaching the deadline to enter the Lenihan Annual Feis without the late fee.
March 22, 2019 – last day to enter and pay online without a late fee
March 27, 2019 – last day to enter and pay online with a $15 late fee
This feis will close if we reach our cap of 800, even if that happens before the closing date or the late date, so get those entries in now to avoid disappointment.

We are pleased to have the following adjudicators:
Michael Fitzpatrick A.D.C.R.G., MA
James Friel A.D.C.R.G., NJ
Donny Golden A.D.C.R.G., NY
Maureen Greene-O'Leary A.D.C.R.G., MA
Siobhan Moore A.D.C.R.G., NY
Patricia Murphy A.D.C.R.G., NJ
Maureen Hamilton Nelson A.D.C.R.G., NJ
Tim O’Hare A.D.C.R.G., IL
John O’Keefe A.D.C.R.G., CT
Theresa O’Sullivan-Randall A.D.C.R.G., NY
Sheila Cloherty Reilly A.D.C.R.G., MA
Christina Ryan-Kilcoyne A.D.C.R.G., PA
Linda Farrell Sanfilippo A.D.C.R.G., NY
Joseph Seletski A.D.C.R.G., NY
Douglas Westfall A.D.C.R.G., MD

Hope to see you on Sunday April 7!

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Subject: Grandover Resort Available for April 18- April 22 Worlds

Author:
Karen Brunelle
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Date Posted: 14:21:09 03/15/19 Fri

We have a room available at the Grandover Resort 2 queen beds for April 18th thru April 22nd for Worlds Competition, let me know if you are interested in more information.

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Is this room still available? I am interested/desperate. (NT) -- Sr dancer, 13:52:58 03/31/19 Sun

Subject: Worlds Hotel Room at Sheraton Greensboro

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Julie
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Date Posted: 15:26:24 03/13/19 Wed

Hi!

I have a hotel room at the Sheraton Greensboro for April 13th-April 21st. Dates can be ammended. Email if interested.

Thank you!

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Room has been taken.... -- Julie, 13:27:43 03/14/19 Thu
would like to take this room -- world room needed, 21:41:09 03/14/19 Thu

Subject: Looking for Grade Exams this summer in the Northeast

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Looking to get them done
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Date Posted: 13:02:02 03/13/19 Wed

Seeing a lot of schools in the south and west hosting. Hoping to stick closer to home.

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I know a dance school running them in early May who has a few spots available . If you're interested just leave your contact info. (NT) -- Dancer's mum, 16:12:50 03/24/19 Sun
Dunleavy-Boyle-Bremer is having them on 6/15 in Hanover ma grades 1-12 -- DM, 14:26:31 03/25/19 Mon
GRADE EXAMS -- itk, 15:58:23 03/31/19 Sun

Subject: Anyone hear if Hansen-Keohane is having an April Feis this year? Thank you!

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meoe
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Date Posted: 08:45:28 03/09/19 Sat

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I’d imagine it would clash with worlds this year, so probably isn’t on. (NT) -- Pity., 14:04:25 03/13/19 Wed
I think it has clashed with Worlds in the past and still been held. I have vivid memories of sitting in the parking lot of Dedham H.S. trying to log into VisionMixer to check for friends' results. Lots of dancers don't go to Worlds (NT) -- Crossing fingers for H-K feis!, 14:38:38 03/14/19 Thu

I am hoping too!!! Hasn't stopped Big Apple from being that weekend! (NT) -- momeo, 15:13:04 03/14/19 Thu

Feis doesn't appear on the NAFC website; would assume if it was going to happen this year, it would have been posted by now. (NT) -- hmm, 13:55:06 03/19/19 Tue

Subject: New Engalnd 8 hands at Worlds

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Date Posted: 10:19:15 03/08/19 Fri

Just curious how many other New England schools are sending 8 hands to Worlds since they are so close?
No qualification needed to enter so guessing many will go :)

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Does anybody know why there's no real baseline qualification for teams to be able to dance at Worlds? Seems so odd that you don't even have to recall anywhere first. (NT) -- just wondering, 18:44:38 03/08/19 Fri

I believe it has something to do with the fact that some team members may have to change from the qualifier to worlds be of their ages -- Hth, 21:17:36 03/08/19 Fri

I agree I think a team should at least have to do O.. No required quality of dancing needed to enter? (NT) -- DD, 08:30:49 03/12/19 Tue
I believe the team has to dance at the O to qualify. You can change some of the team members for worlds. The ages are not an issue as the age goes up a year for worlds to work with keeping the same team. (NT) -- DM, 10:04:25 03/12/19 Tue

There is a big difference in sr teams at O. Worlds has sr girls and a sr ladies teams. Our O team had to be revamped because it had ladies 19+ on it. They are too old to dance in the 16-19 age group and we did not have enough 19+ dancers for a sr ladies team. Sr teams needed a bit of tweeking (NT) -- old ladies, 07:11:17 03/13/19 Wed

Way to make money crazy parents sending unqualified dancers so they can say they went to a worlds ... if your team can’t place a O why go!!! (NT) -- Ss, 07:17:38 03/31/19 Sun

Subject: Worlds Makeup Appointments

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Jade Daley MUA
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Date Posted: 15:16:37 03/07/19 Thu

Official vendor
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Price is $60 includes set of Morphe lashes
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Lip touch ups and mishap touch ups available through out the day.

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Not to burst your bubble but this info doesn’t seem to be all correct...most dm’s probably do not know of those “brands”. -- more inside, 17:24:49 03/12/19 Tue

Subject: Bracken Feis Weekend 4/27 & 2/28- registration, adjudicators & musicians

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Date Posted: 09:25:17 03/06/19 Wed

Sign up now for both the Bracken Blackout Feis (April 27th) and Bracken School Feis (April 28th) on Feisweb.com! We can't wait to see you all again this year!

We are pleased to announce our adjudicators and musicians for the Bracken feis weekend 2019!

Adjudicators:
Gavin Doherty, Belfast
Tim O’Hare, Chicago
Kathy Dennehy, Chicago
Mary Bryan, Toronto
Patricia Gilchrist Kelso, Toronto
Sinead Gilchrist-Sharkey, Toronto
Anne Marie O’Donnell, Toronto
Justine Ward-Mallinson, Manchester UK
Bernadette Dillon Gavin, Chicago

Musicians
Pat King,Toronto
Ens O’Brien, Toronto
Michael Fitzpatrick, Boston

Register now on Feisweb.com for both days!

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Subject: Found an Excellent Sports Nutritionist!!

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Senior Lady
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Date Posted: 06:48:41 03/06/19 Wed

Hi all, I just wanted to share because I know a lot of parents are thinking about the best way to make sure their dancers are getting the nutrition they need to grow healthily and be competitive. I work with a fantastic registered dietitian who is great with female athletes. As someone who is nutrition-knowledgeable and a fitness professional, I really appreciate her approach. She is great at providing guidance and steering girls away from disordered thinking, really understands the needs of competitive athletes, and keeps food fun and enjoyable. She's based in CT and also does video conferencing. I'd highly recommend her. I linked to her email in this post, but am happy to share more info with anyone who's interested!

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Yes, I'm looking for a sports nutritionist for my dancer, so please share what's included in her services, and how much it costs. Thanks! (NT) -- Parent, 09:02:07 03/12/19 Tue
Yes, please do share, thank you (NT) -- dd, 05:30:39 03/13/19 Wed
Info inside -- Original Poster, 20:14:30 03/24/19 Sun

Subject: Can someone explain how worlds works this year

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Dd
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Date Posted: 20:01:28 03/05/19 Tue

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To get the most accurate information go to the clrg.ie website and read the entire document. It is very easy to understand and will be the only place you get the most accurate information. (NT) -- . . ., 05:43:17 03/06/19 Wed
World odd even -- IDM, 05:57:12 03/06/19 Wed
go here: https://www.clrg.ie/index.php/en/championships/world-championships.html and look at important briefing notice Worlds 2019 - explains it all!!!! (NT) -- thanks CLRG for the great info on website!, 08:30:33 03/06/19 Wed

Subject: Can a Mid Atlantic prelim dancer who has two wins compete in a New England feis in order to get their 3rd win?

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Date Posted: 09:20:39 03/05/19 Tue

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Sorry if you haven't seen the numerous discussions on this - the rule to be followed is based on the dancers home region. No, the rule is no where written in a syllabus but is documented in meeting minutes. If you are concerned - contact your TC who should be able to provide you with the details. I (NT) -- Short answer- yes and go beat 'em!, 10:51:32 03/05/19 Tue

The rule to be followed is the rule of the region in which the feis is held. Unless both firsts were eaerned in 2019 such as dancer would be cheating and should be reported to the feis committee at once. (NT) -- hth, 16:59:47 03/05/19 Tue

You are incorrect - ask a TC (NT) -- Report but nothing can be done but not against rules, 19:47:50 03/05/19 Tue

Time to focus on what matters -- Dancer was in this same position., 14:05:06 03/12/19 Tue

I don't understand why CLRG doesn't just come out with a formal memo or whatever outlining this rule (and any others that cause confusion). Seems so easy to remedy for people! (NT) -- dm, 06:26:23 03/06/19 Wed

It would be IDTANA on this one I believe. Totally agree!! (NT) -- !!!, 10:18:31 03/06/19 Wed

Oops yes, IDTANA :) (NT) -- dm, 12:47:56 03/06/19 Wed

About 5 years ago, the rule was CHANGED to the dancers now follow the rules of the region they live in. It USED to be they followed the rules of the region they were feising in. Not all TC's got the memo so there is still a lot of confusion. If your TC is still telling you the old info, tell them to check the IDTANA Convention Meeting minutes from several years ago, that's the only place it's been recorded that we know of. -- -, 12:14:51 03/06/19 Wed

I don't like this rule. Imho they should have to follow the host region's rules, and not have to accommodate the ER for having their own separate rules. Glad my kid got out of prelim before the rule change. (NT) -- not a fan, 16:36:22 03/06/19 Wed

Western region also has the 3 first rule as well. (NT) -- --, 19:56:18 03/06/19 Wed

This is ridiculous -- ..., 20:49:22 03/10/19 Sun

I agree! So much in the syllabi doesn't actually seem to be a real rule...why do they even have it? Wish they'd update and clarify. (NT) -- dm, 10:58:00 03/13/19 Wed

Wouldn’t it just be easiest to require the same number of prelim firsts across all regions? (NT) -- Keep it simple., 06:47:34 03/07/19 Thu

Seems reasonable to me. I'd love to see more consistency in the rules in many regards! (NT) -- dm, 12:04:03 03/07/19 Thu
That would be like all states have the same rule. I think it's good for regions to set things according to their demographics, which vary greatly. (NT) -- Reasons behind it I'm sure, 19:05:29 03/07/19 Thu
To add confusion to the mix, apparently another "meeting only" memo happened in SR which says that dancers can stay in prelim for one full year after 2nd first no matter when it is. (NT) -- Wish they'd just make it official so everyone can follow all the rules., 12:32:24 04/01/19 Mon

Subject: Is there a chance the New England feis will be canceled due to the storm coming in to the Boston area over the weekend? Traveling from far.

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Date Posted: 13:12:17 03/01/19 Fri

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Snow will be ending Saturday; Sunday's weather is nice and clear so I highly doubt there will be a cancellation; Boston area highways are usually very well treated and venue is right off a main highway so should be just fine for travelling. (NT) -- see you there, 13:58:50 03/01/19 Fri
I can't imagine that happening. Snow starts in the wee hours overnight tonight, ends around lunchtime tomorrow. Feis isn't until Sunday. Piece of cake for us hardy New Englanders! (NT) -- safe travels, 16:19:05 03/01/19 Fri
Bigger storm coming on Sunday around 9:00 pm. So you should be ahead of it. (NT) -- --, 17:31:07 03/01/19 Fri

My forecast says snow starting by 7:00. For those traveling any distance, it will be tight if the last competitions don't start until 4. -- dm, 15:11:15 03/02/19 Sat

My only concern would be all the judges getting into town! Flights at Logan are spotty right now! (NT) -- esme, 08:23:43 03/02/19 Sat
They’re trying to push through quickly to get everyone out before the snow. A bit rushed all around, especially awards. Announcer didn’t even wait for applause of each dancer. (NT) -- Frustrating, 12:32:45 03/03/19 Sun

I’ll take a fast-moving feis anyday. The announcer was fine. (NT) -- DM, 15:04:07 03/03/19 Sun
Are you for real? You think applause for your darling is more important than getting hundreds of people out and safely home before the snow? (NT) -- wow, 07:03:45 03/04/19 Mon

What’s frustrating ? They are trying to keep everyone’s safety and travel home . Priority (NT) -- Not frustrating, 13:23:58 03/03/19 Sun

I’m talking about awards. It would have taken 2 more minutes to pause between announcing each place, number, and name. Not talking about the competition itself. (NT) -- Yes, 19:03:09 03/03/19 Sun

It would have added a lot more than 2 minutes. Think of how many competitions they had to announce. It could have added hours. Get over yourself. People getting back home alive is more important than people clapping for your kid. (NT) -- disgusted by your attitude, 07:20:35 03/04/19 Mon

Just laughing at the frustrated person; many feis ask that you remain quiet until all places are announced and do not "all time to clap between each dancer." Take a picture and post it if you want accolades; I'm with the announcer . . . get it done! (NT) -- loved the feis, 06:23:04 03/04/19 Mon

Subject: Hotel for Lenihan Annual Feis

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 08:18:57 02/25/19 Mon

We have secured a group rate of $109 a night at the Trumbull Marriott for our feis. The Marriott is an easy drive to our venue in Redding. The last day to book your room in the block is March 15. Please call central reservations at 1-800-682-4095 and mention Lenihan School of Irish Dance or book online using this link- https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1550236066553&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Remember we are offering 8-hand competitions this year, so sign up and get that stage experience before the Worlds in Greensboro! Looking forward to seeing you on April 7!

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The restaurant at the Marriott there is surprisingly great. Just saying :D (NT) -- dm, 14:18:40 02/25/19 Mon

Subject: Registration for the Garden State Feis on March 3rd will remain open until Monday 2/25 with no late fees. Hope to see you all there!

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GSF Committee
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Date Posted: 10:31:57 02/21/19 Thu

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Subject: Got a plywood board for hardshoe practice - DD says vinyl tile side too slick, wood side not slick enough. Any advice on what works best/solutions? TIA

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dm
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Date Posted: 07:25:52 02/20/19 Wed

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We used shower liner. You can purchase a roll in home depot. (NT) -- DM, 08:09:46 02/20/19 Wed

Thank you! To place over the plywood board, or directly on hardwood floors? (A little nervous about dents) (NT) -- dm, 15:12:11 02/20/19 Wed

We have concrete basement floor with carpet padding, plywood and then shower liner glued onto the plywood and gaffers tape when the joinings are. Going strong with 2 dancers 4 years now. (NT) -- DM, 06:40:43 02/21/19 Thu

We painted plywood with inexpensive paint. Works great (NT) -- Been using it for years, 21:01:38 02/21/19 Thu

Subject: Inishfree Feis Sunday February 24th

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Only 3 days left to enter!
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Date Posted: 05:46:59 02/18/19 Mon

Only 3 days left! Don't forget to register at feisweb.com!

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Entries -- Dm, 19:26:28 02/18/19 Mon

Subject: Vendor

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Just curious
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Date Posted: 19:21:59 02/17/19 Sun

I have been out of the dance world for a while but run a business now. I was wondering how to get back into the world by being a vendor. What does it take/ do I need a certain license. Any info would help, thanks guys

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I think the reason people aren't replying is that we really don't know. I'd think the best avenue would be to contact the feis committees of some upcoming feiseanna, explain what you have in mind and see what they require of their vendors. (NT) -- wishing you the best, 16:59:34 02/20/19 Wed
Irish Dance business -- Sue, 21:49:34 02/21/19 Thu

I second this. I am a feis organizer and all we care about is that we get our fee. -- Inside, 10:58:47 03/28/19 Thu

Subject: Inishfree Feis Sunday February 24th

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Only 1 week left!
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Date Posted: 20:23:27 02/15/19 Fri

Don't miss out on the fun! Register today at Feisweb.com!

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Subject: Lenihan Annual Feis

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 12:30:58 02/12/19 Tue

Entries for the Lenihan Annual Feis, Sunday April 7, are now open on Feisweb.com.

**Please note- this feis is at a new venue
Joel Barlow High School
100 Black Rock Turnpike
Redding, CT 06896

The syllabus will be posted shortly on lenihanirishdance.com. We are offering 8 hands this year, since many schools in the area will be taking teams to the World Championships. All team members must register on Feisweb.com and please select your dance and speed when registering.

We are pleased to have the following adjudicators:
James Friel A.D.C.R.G., NJ
Donny Golden A.D.C.R.G., NY
Maureen Hamilton A.D.C.R.G., NJ
Siobhan Moore A.D.C.R.G., NY
Patricia Murphy A.D.C.R.G., NJ
Tim O'Hare A.D.C.R.G., IL
John O'Keefe A.D.C.R.G., CT
Theresa O'Sullivan-Randall A.D.C.R.G., NY
Christina Ryan A.D.C.R.G., PA
Douglas Westfall A.D.C.R.G., MD
and more T.B.A.

Our talented musicians will be Annmarie Acosta, Billy Furlong, Patricia Moriarty Morrissey, and Niall Mulligan.

Hope to see you there!

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Oh cool - excited to try the new venue. Have always loved the Lenihan feis but parking and space were tough sometimes :) (NT) -- dm, 07:42:26 02/13/19 Wed

Subject: Inishfree Feis

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Julie
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Date Posted: 11:29:35 02/12/19 Tue

A snow day is the perfect day to practice clicks and sign up for the Inishfree Feis. Visit feisweb before it's too late!

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Subject: Accommodation at Worlds

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Ciara Chaomhanach
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Date Posted: 04:11:56 02/12/19 Tue

I have two rooms booked at Drury Inn and Suites, 0.6 miles from the Worlds venue that we are unable to use due to injury. They are booked for 17-20 of April 18-20 April respectively. Please contact me if you are interested.

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Subject: Looking for a makeup artist for All Irelands or Worlds?

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Kaleigh Duggan Pro Makeup
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Date Posted: 16:38:58 02/11/19 Mon

I am Bobbi Brown certified and have worked at Sephora, in addition to being a former dancer, and have years of experience making dancers stage-ready. Helping your dancer to look and feel as confident as possible before dancing is my priority, and I am excited to finally be offering my services to the wider Irish dancing community. I am open for bookings in Greensboro for the Worlds and on Friday and Saturday in Killarney.

To see my work, please visit my Instagram page @makeup_by_kaleigh, and to contact me, please email or message me on Instagram. Thank you!

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Can highly recommend! Kaleigh is both thoughtful and talented. (NT) -- Inishfree Mom, 11:17:02 02/12/19 Tue
Kaleigh is super talented and also very calm - she helps quiet my dancer's nerves while making her look beautiful before majors. (NT) -- HappyRepeatCustomer, 06:38:23 02/13/19 Wed

Subject: Bracken Double Feis Weekend now on Feisweb

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Date Posted: 07:37:46 02/11/19 Mon

The Bracken Blackout Feis & Bracken School Feis Weekend are both now on Feisweb. We hope you can join us for this double feis weekend, April 27th & 28th in Byfield MA. Follow our FB page Bracken School Feis for more details.

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Loved these feiseanna last year, and so sorry to have to miss them this year. Will be spending that weekend switching over steps on our return from Worlds. Looking forward to next year! (NT) -- :(, 08:29:06 02/12/19 Tue

Subject: Need a black leotard for dance-out or black-out feis? Brand new Ladies Medium available - still in package, never opened. $20 Bought wrong size. See link https://www.amazon.com/Speerise-Sleeve-Adult-Ballet-Leotards/dp/B01HTDEFEM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549741271&sr=8-3&keywords=speerise%2Blong%2Bsleeve%2Badult%2Bballet%2Bdance%2Bleotard&th=1&psc=1 . $20

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Jess
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Date Posted: 12:57:14 02/09/19 Sat

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OP, you might want to post contact info in case someone's interested. You can post it behind a Captcha code. (NT) -- hth, 17:08:07 02/09/19 Sat

Thanks! (NT) -- Jess (Bucknam), 19:55:34 02/09/19 Sat

Subject: The Garden State Feis is still open for entries at FeisWeb.com, and we are waiving late fees. Please join us for a great feis!

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GSF Committee
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Date Posted: 08:31:34 02/09/19 Sat

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Subject: SAVE THE DATE- Lenihan School Feis, Sunday April 7! Syllabus and additional details will be out shortly.

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 20:31:54 02/08/19 Fri

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IS THERE A SYLABUS AVAILABLE? AVOID TC CONFLICT. (NT) -- DANCE MOM, 08:29:31 02/12/19 Tue
Will it be on Feisweb? (NT) -- TIA, 12:07:59 02/12/19 Tue

Subject: Lenihan feis

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Dm
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Date Posted: 19:54:48 02/08/19 Fri

Anyone know if Lenihan feis is happening in April.

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Yes! Just came here to post the above message. Hope to see you April 7! (NT) -- Feis Committee, 20:32:45 02/08/19 Fri

Subject: Inishfree Feis

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Julie
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Date Posted: 16:05:14 02/07/19 Thu

The Inishfree Feis on February 24 is open for entries on Feisweb. Second chance competitions are available for prelim dancers. Can't wait to see you there!

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Subject: Looking to Sell

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Ann
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Date Posted: 14:49:05 02/07/19 Thu

My dancer is retired and I have brand new 4-1/2 wide Rutherford Super Flexi Black Suede Sole hard shoes with original tags on them and a used but great condition Helen B Doyle Dance bag with blue trim, size 20 inches. I was wondering where I can list these items for sale? Thanks for any help!

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My apologies, an 18 inch dress bag. (NT) -- Ann, 14:51:14 02/07/19 Thu
Inside is the link to the shoe resale board. But to avoid the hassle of shipping, have you tried posting on the bulletin board or message board of your dd's former school? That's how I sold everything when my dd retired. -- hope this helps, 17:56:42 02/07/19 Thu
I'd be interested in the dress bag. How much are you asking? (NT) -- feismommy, 15:39:44 02/08/19 Fri
I would be willing to bet Rutherford’s would be happy to accept those shoes back at full credit. (NT) -- New with tags can be resold at full price, 17:01:22 02/08/19 Fri

Subject: Does anyone know if there will be shuttles between the host facility and the overflow hotels in Greensboro?

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Date Posted: 15:32:32 02/05/19 Tue

Older relatives hoping to attend, but can’t walk that far.

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Subject: FEIS na Nollag

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Donny Golden School
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Date Posted: 05:54:46 02/05/19 Tue

☘️🍎Feis na Nollag late fee has been waived!! Enter now via feisweb.com! Entries Close 2/10/19. 🍎See you in Brooklyn.

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Subject: The 8th Annual Feis at the Beach is now open for registration on Feisweb.com. Our feis will be held on Saturday, April 27th at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Spread the word! See you down the shore!!

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FAB Committee
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Date Posted: 04:13:55 02/05/19 Tue

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Subject: Dance teacher wanted

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Tewksburydance
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Date Posted: 15:55:31 02/04/19 Mon

Looking for a dance teacher to teach beginner Irish dance at local Tewksbury studio. Ages 6-15. Do NOT need to be TCRG. Amazing studio to work for with talented and dedicated dancers!! Please contact smolloy724@gmail.com for more details!

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Just a word of warning, if you are a competitive dancer, you cannot "teach" at any dance studio on your own or you put yourself at risk for being banned from any future competition as per CLRG rules. (NT) -- fyi, 05:52:07 02/05/19 Tue
That is not true. You can teach and work wherever you want. The FTC cane down very hard on Irish Dancing organizations in the United States. (NT) -- More teachers push Irish dancing to the next level!, 11:56:31 02/05/19 Tue

Western Region had two competitive dancers banned from their Oireachtas because they taught non-competitive kids at a Y program just this past November, so yes, it can happen. (NT) -- . . ., 12:28:29 02/05/19 Tue

This is the rule that was applied to their ban: 3.3.3 Dancers/pupils who teach independently, or in contravention of this decision, are not entitled to compete at registered competitions, which include Regional and National Oireachtaisi, as well as Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne. (NT) -- trying to be helpful, 12:38:53 02/05/19 Tue

You are mistaken. Competitive Irish dancers cannot go out on their own and teach while still competing under their TC's name. People have been kicked out of schools for doing it. As for your signature, amateur teachers who haven't bothered to get a TCRG do not "push Irish dance to the next level". (NT) -- be serious, 16:53:26 02/05/19 Tue

I have a question for you... -- different view, 22:59:45 02/06/19 Wed

Where, precisely, did I say they have nothing to offer? Where did I state that being a TCRG is the only avenue to contribute to ID? These are your words, not mine. Non-TCs can assist in a TC's studio but -- makes sense to me, 16:46:40 02/08/19 Fri

Perhaps i misunderstood you. -- different view, 21:45:56 02/08/19 Fri

So CLRG (Irish Based) supersedes the Federal Trade commission? (NT) -- iDTANA was recently sued over this. Get real people, 10:36:24 02/08/19 Fri

It was very real for two dancers in Western Region in November. Banned because they taught a rec class at their local Y (NT) -- :(, 21:30:56 02/08/19 Fri

Those dancers had a named school of their own that they ran as a business and advertised. Far cry from "local Y classes." Not making a judgment about the dancers themselves at all but let's be honest here (NT) -- not just a casual little Y class, 10:20:11 02/12/19 Tue

Can you post a link to the FTC ruling on CLRG practices? I tried googling and can't find anything. (NT) -- thanks, 17:11:19 02/09/19 Sat
You'd be right if.... -- more inside, 09:38:14 02/10/19 Sun

But would a competitive swimmer be punished for teaching swimming classes at the Y? That seems extreme. (more) -- x, 00:13:47 02/11/19 Mon

That wasn't the original question though.... -- More inside, 17:07:00 02/11/19 Mon
With all due respect, it doesn't really matter whether you personally see the harm. It's a rule. As for enforcement, they'd have to know about it to be able to enforce it, but there have been cases of enforcement when they do get wind of it. It's an old rule. (NT) -- I'm all for it, 05:49:29 02/15/19 Fri
I wasn't debating if it WAS a rule. (it is) I was stating my opinion that it is a poorly thought out and mis-understood rule. -- we can disagree., 22:36:04 02/15/19 Fri

The poster going on about the FTC is gravely mistaken about the events and information and, the laws pertaining to all of this. That said, registered CLRG dancers/TCs do need to be careful of CLRG rulings. -- nothing more to see here, 14:19:07 02/10/19 Sun

Gravely? (NT) -- Settle down, 16:43:41 02/11/19 Mon

Subject: Shamrock Feis only gave out final placements in Preliminary. No soft/hard shoes. Hadn't seen that before. Common?

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opalw
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Date Posted: 15:14:01 02/03/19 Sun

Just curious!

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It has always been like this for this particular feis. In fact, all feis’ used to operate like this, and it has only been a few years since medal rounds have been added. (NT) -- Hth, 15:33:45 02/03/19 Sun

Thank you!! Good to know! :) -- opmom, 16:03:25 02/03/19 Sun

Believe it or not, as recently as 8ish years ago there were no medal rounds for prelims and no sashes for prelims. (NT) -- things have changed a lot, 16:12:29 02/03/19 Sun

Subject: Shamrock results

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Liz
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Date Posted: 10:10:18 02/03/19 Sun

Is Shamrock posting results today anywhere?

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it looks like it's on Twitter, but only the envelope with the comp #/age??? (NT) -- anywhere else?, 14:33:19 02/03/19 Sun

Subject: Shamrock posting results anywhere today thx

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Noseymom
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Date Posted: 08:39:58 02/03/19 Sun

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Subject: Nationals Qualifiers

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DM
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Date Posted: 20:03:32 02/02/19 Sat

Is there a listing anywhere of the Nationals Qualifiers from the NEO?

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I believe you can typically find that information on the Oireachtas results and marks page of their website. (NT) -- Hope this helps!, 13:23:10 02/03/19 Sun

Not the OP but I looked at feisresults.com and while it says at the top that NQ'd dancers are indicated by a +, they don't appear to have followed through on that. I only see the * that indicates world qualifiers (NT) -- Mom, 15:28:40 02/03/19 Sun

You can always look at each comp's full marks on the NEO page. There's a "status" column that lists WQ or NQ -- Link inside, 05:23:59 02/04/19 Mon

Subject: The Garden State Feis will be held on Sunday March 3rd in Kenilworth, NJ. We are currently waiving all late fees until our feis closing date. We hope to see you all there.

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Subject: If anyone has any pictures with Murray the Moose from the Murray Academy Winter Feis that they want to share, please post them to https://www.facebook.com/MurrayAcademyMoose/. Thanks!

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Subject: Does anyone have any idea whether the Hansen-Keohane Feis is happening this year? On their websites there's just the syllabus and schedule for last year.

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Would imagine yes, it’s often times on the later side getting added to NAFC schedule (NT) -- Not certain though, 14:41:41 01/30/19 Wed

Subject: Does anyone know if there will be dress room at the Shamrock feis?

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Subject: Changing schools

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Curious
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Has anyone changed schools because dancer not moving up? Did it help? Did you regret it?

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DD did and had no regrets-made a big difference-didn't move up overnight, but enjoyed the classes, etc. much more (NT) -- Wish we had done it sooner, 17:44:43 01/28/19 Mon
Not suggesting you stay some place where your child is unhappy, but.. -- just a tip, 09:58:32 01/29/19 Tue
I was also wondering how you approach a school when contemplating a transfer? Will said school keep the conversation confidential? Do you kind of interview each other to see if it's a fit? (NT) -- New Poster - Same Topic, 14:52:47 01/30/19 Wed

I emailed new tc and asked to keep it confidential. Tc called me and we spoke for about an hour. I explained my case... tears and all -- Hth, 16:44:51 01/30/19 Wed
Set up a non-identifying email address like "dancemom2019". You can do this for free on Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail. Devise a list of questions to ask the TC of the school you're considering transferring to. If you're still interested after you get the answers, you might want to speak on the phone. Then set up a visit to sit in on a class with your child. Bear in mind however that (more inside) -- old mom, 16:57:06 01/30/19 Wed

switching schools -- DM, 19:15:01 01/30/19 Wed
Depends on your child's dance goals and context -- More inside, 08:44:45 01/31/19 Thu
Also bear in mind that schools change all the time! They merge, tc's come tc's go. I've also seen dancers do worse at new schools. And yes, a lot of quitting ID altogether. (NT) -- Good luck!, 05:36:04 02/05/19 Tue

Subject: Any one receive any info regarding Hotel block for Vancouver from their schools yet? Surprised nothing has been posted anywhere yet and it opens for teachers on Friday...

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Subject: Blackout- no bling?

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Date Posted: 14:58:59 01/27/19 Sun

All the Murray dancers wore lace sleeves. Lace is bling isn’t it?

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I wasn't there, but this leo was very popular before O's when a lot of dancers were wearing blacks waiting for new dresses. We are not Murray, and my dd has one because we saw it on so many dancers and she really liked the look. I knew to buy it from dancewearsolutions.com because someone else asked on this board! So I doubt it was just Murray dancers who were wearing it. Personally I would consider "bling" to be sparkly, shiny, crystalled, etc. (NT) -- Interested to see what others think, 16:02:10 01/27/19 Sun
The two Murray girls in my dd's comp did not have lace sleeves. Noticed from result photos that many HPK girls had the same leo. And noticed dancers from a few other schools had the same lace sleeved leo. In the end lace isn't bling . . . it doesn't sparkle! (NT) -- . . ., 16:04:14 01/27/19 Sun
I don't consider it bling (NT) -- DM, 16:24:00 01/27/19 Sun
Lace is fabric. Crystals/jewels are bling. (NT) -- JMO, 16:56:43 01/27/19 Sun
I was surprised about this. Love the leo - but wonder if other blackouts allow this... Great feis by the way! (NT) -- feisy, 17:07:37 01/27/19 Sun
That's not true at all, OP. All the Murray dancers most certainly did not wear lace sleeves. We're from a MA school but have Murray feis friends, none of whom were in lace sleeves today. I did see dancers from various other schools in lace sleeved leos, including a few from our school. People obviously bought whatever black leos they could find that fit their kid. No conspiracies. If your kid didn't do well it was probably their dancing, not a secret leotard code. (NT) -- yikes, 18:34:14 01/27/19 Sun
Lace is not bling. Crystals and sequins are bling. Bling is shiny. Lace is not. Surely anyone old enough to be able to post on here should be smart enough to know the difference. (NT) -- lol, 18:42:42 01/27/19 Sun
OMG! Do you complain about everything? They moved an entire Feis in one weekend, refunded people’s money and you’re concerned about lace sleeves? You are everything wrong with this sport. (NT) -- DM, 18:59:52 01/27/19 Sun

THIS!!!!!! The feis was amazing!! So well run!! Lace sleeves are not bling, and a bunch of schools had those Leo’s. They looked great! (NT) -- Must be sour grapes, 19:29:28 01/27/19 Sun

I am not the OP - but I honestly didn't read the original post as a person trying to imply anything... -- Not the OP, 06:42:14 01/28/19 Mon

I think signing off as "annoyed" triggered the response OP received; and yes these were worn at Bracken's feis last year with no complaints. (NT) -- jmo, 07:14:52 01/28/19 Mon

Good point. Didn't notice the "annoyed" til you pointed it out! :) (NT) -- Not the OP, 11:54:03 01/28/19 Mon

Target leotard, first place medal, no secret code - GREAT feis!! -- Not Murray parent, NE region, 06:21:43 01/28/19 Mon
band room -- dancemom, 12:05:27 01/28/19 Mon
Band room -- Mom of dancer who hit the wall (😜), 13:19:56 01/28/19 Mon

Get out of here -- Canada dd, 18:07:48 01/28/19 Mon

Unnecessary -- Dm, 19:42:16 01/28/19 Mon

Thank you... -- Murray Feis Committee, 13:33:19 01/29/19 Tue

We always use feedback after each feis to improve the next one we host. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at any time with questions, comments or suggestions. (NT) -- Murray Feis Committee, 13:38:00 01/29/19 Tue

Subject: Murray Academy Winter Feis!

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Date Posted: 06:36:29 01/26/19 Sat

The weekend is upon us and that means the very first Murray Academy Winter Feis is tomorrow! Over the last two days, much of our snow has melted, thankfully and the weather looks great. Here are a few reminders:

1. This is a blackout feis! No wigs, no dresses, no buckles or bling. Hair should be neatly pulled off the face with black dance attire and black tights. Please remember a safety pin for those number cards! See our feis syllabus for further information on attire.

2. Parking is available all around the school. If there are no spaces please carefully park along the side of the road, being mindful of snow banks.

3. At the Cooperative Middle School venue, camping areas will be in shorter supply, especially in the Band Room. “Camping” (where you set your stuff) is allowed along the huge hallway loop that encircles the library. The Gym locker rooms will be open as well. Please refrain from camping in the lobby or cafeteria/awards areas.

4. Lastly, if you or someone you know did not sign up for the feis, there will be NO day-of registrations taken at the door and as with any feis, there are no refunds.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO A FUN-FILLED DAY OF IRISH DANCE!
WIG FREE & FEIS!

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Thanks for the reminder about the number pin. Would have totally forgotten. It's now on the skirt! (NT) -- phew, 19:23:03 01/26/19 Sat
Well run Feis!!!! Friendly volunteers, on time/early stages in band room, and quick awards. Great job Murray! (NT) -- Highly recommend!, 20:03:24 01/27/19 Sun
Great Feis!!!!! -- Happy Dancer, 06:44:12 01/29/19 Tue

Subject: Shamrock School Feis

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Hi Irish Dance families. Thank you for listening to my plea to get your checks to our treasurer for our Feis. We appreciate your support. However, there are still entries lingering on feisweb that are not entered because we have not received payment. The Feis is only one week away, so please get the payment to us ASAP. Thank you. Sheila

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Will there be a shoe vendor at your feis? Looking for new soft shoes. (NT) -- Mom, 20:10:45 01/25/19 Fri

Yes, Fay Shoes (NT) -- Shamrock Feis Committee, 06:36:57 01/26/19 Sat

Subject: Worlds Room at the Grandover Resort available

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One Room - 2 double beds available from 4/14 to 4/18 4 nights. Dates can be reduced if needed to two nights. $169.00 per night. Please email me if interested TClarke99@aol.com - Thanks

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Subject: We apologize but check the Murray Feis FB, Twitter and web page for the 3rd and final schedule version for the Murray Winter Feis on 1/27. We added in the missing PW U9 age group.

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Thank you for pulling this all (back) together for this weekend- a couple of schedule revisions are no big deal in the scheme of things! (NT) -- Thankful and looking forward to this weekend, 08:00:50 01/24/19 Thu

Subject: Don't miss out on the Rose & Shamrock Feis and Festival!

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The Rose & Shamrock Feis is coming soon on Saturday, February 16th. Complete your registration today on Feisweb! Our no solo costumes/no wigs feis, held in the beautiful downtown Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center runs alongside a full FREE (did we mention FREE!) admission Celtic Festival featuring an entire day of live bands, re-enactors, clans and societies, workshops, vendors and delicious food. Come for the feis and stay for the weekend. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Changes/additions to this year's competition:
-NEW U6 and U7 pre-champ competitions!
-A 3 round Adult Championship Competition with 3 judges!
-Music Scholarship competition!
-Higher age groups for Prizewinner Competitions!
-Elevated Champ Stages covered with marley flooring and edged with tape!

Back again this year:
-Parade of Champions on the main Festival stage for all Open Champ Winners
-Gift card awards for music competitors
-8-hand competitions
-Special Needs Competition
-First Feis Competition
-Irish Art & Baking Competitions

Check out all we have to offer at www.roseandshamrock.org!

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Subject: The revised schedule for The Murray Academy Winter Feis on 1/27/19 is now up on facebook and Twitter. You can also access it on the Feis webpage at https://cararince.weebly.com/winter-feis.html. See you all Sunday!

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Sorry for another up-date - Revised schedule for Sunday! Up-dated to show AB U6/U7 combined and Prelim U18, 18+ run concurrent (NT) -- Feis Committee, 13:58:41 01/23/19 Wed
Has the list of adjunctors changed? Thank you (NT) -- Memo, 15:41:25 01/23/19 Wed
Yes there are some changes based on flights and availability. -- Feis Committee, 16:53:08 01/23/19 Wed

Subject: READY SET LOGO! The deadline has been extended to June 1 for anyone who'd like to design the Logo for the 2019 NERO. If there are any art-loving tech savvy students or parents who'd like to design next year's Oireachtas logo please submit to KanaleySchool@gmail.com titled "NERO 2019 Logo Entry".

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Looking forward to some great ideas from the New England Region. Thank you everyone who has submitted their entries so far!

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Subject: Murray feis

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Anyone know when the Murray schedule will be out. Looks like they extended entries till tomorrow night. Trying to figure out schedules for weekend

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The schedule will be available by the end of the day Wednesday. (NT) -- Feis Committee., 20:58:34 01/22/19 Tue

Subject: Worlds Hotel Available - Grandover Resort and Conference Center

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Lelia Brennan
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Date Posted: 17:54:28 01/21/19 Mon

Room available at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center

Arrival Date: Monday, April 15, 2019
Departure Date: Monday, April 22, 2019
Number of guests: 3
Room Rate: USD 169.00
Rate Name: World Irish Dancing Championship
Room Type: Traditional King Accessible Non Smoking

Number of nights as well as name can be transferred.
Please email me at lbren_6885@yahoo.com if you are interested.

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Subject: Does anyone know if there is a store that sells the black long sleeved leotards in Massachusetts

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Date Posted: 16:55:42 01/21/19 Mon

ISO a store selling a long sleeved black leotard

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My daughter got hers at Dancer's Image, 612 Washington St. Newton, MA (NT) -- ECS, 19:48:29 01/21/19 Mon
GAFS in Quincy has them too. If your daughter is in girl's sizes rather than women's, Target often has them (NT) -- HTH, 05:00:34 01/22/19 Tue
We got ours in Burlington at Pattersons. But I remember last year they sold everything you needed at the Feis (Bracken Blackout) (NT) -- memom, 05:51:14 01/22/19 Tue
check with your area dance supply store; but if wearing for a feis, the scoop neck leos are not compliant with dress codes as collar bones should be covered. Have seen a few that "scoop" too low on more developed girls. (NT) -- hth, 08:41:59 01/22/19 Tue
Sometimes helpful to ask for bodysuits made for cheerleaders instead of leos made for dance. the cheer bodysuits have a mock turtleneck and long sleeves rather than a scoop neck (NT) -- HTH, 12:37:34 01/22/19 Tue

Great idea- I hate the scoops with bra straps hanging out but hard to find high neck leos. (NT) -- Thanks- not OP, 20:23:23 01/22/19 Tue

If you don’t find what you want locally, dancewearsolutions.com had turtleneck leos. (NT) -- Hth, 05:42:24 01/23/19 Wed

Subject: Wig tutorial

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Looking for someone to come to our school and give wig and crown tutorials. South shore area TY

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Subject: Any results posted anywhere from todays fees

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On Twitter... (NT) -- dd, 17:23:46 01/19/19 Sat
Up on feisweb now, too. Oddly, though, there isn't a marks report for my DD (NT) -- dm, 17:38:56 01/19/19 Sat

Ditto -- Mm, 05:55:18 01/21/19 Mon

Oh, that makes me feel better that it wasn't just something lost for my kid :) (NT) -- dm, 07:59:09 01/21/19 Mon

Ah, now they're up! (NT) -- dm, 17:20:44 01/21/19 Mon

Subject: Where can I find results to Fairfield county champ Feis?

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Subject: Good afternoon! We have had some cancellations for the new date, so the feis has re-opened for registrations. This is a unique situation but we thought it would be fair to offer NO LATE FEE for new entries before this MONDAY at 8am. LATE FEES will be applied to entries after that time. Entries will close once our cap of 740 is reached or at 8 am this Wednesday, whichever comes first. Thank you for your patience. Let’s Wig Free and Feis!!

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I got my refund already! Wow, so speedy! -- Novice mom, 18:00:14 01/19/19 Sat

Thank you for the kind words! -- Murray Feis Committee, 22:01:23 01/19/19 Sat

More Exciting Info... -- Murray Feis Committee, 22:05:08 01/19/19 Sat

Yay, the moose will be there! (NT) -- Moose fan, 07:12:06 01/20/19 Sun

Thank you so much for the super-fast response to our request for a refund. We’re sad not to be able to make it next weekend, and appreciate that the safety of all was paramount. Thank you, Murray!! :) (NT) -- Mom, 06:02:28 01/20/19 Sun
Will there be a refund for people who already paid a late fee? (NT) -- dm, 06:29:59 01/20/19 Sun
Feising in New England -- feis mum, 10:24:58 01/20/19 Sun

We tried to have an email sent through feisweb but due to spam control they do not have the ability to complete that transaction. We sent emails to the schools, placed it on FB, Twitter, Feisweb, the Murray Feis web page and Voy. Sorry of anybody missed the message but we tried all forms of communication available to us. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 17:28:57 01/21/19 Mon

Late fees (charged for our original date) are meant to incentivize families to sign up for a feis on time. This allows the Feis Committee to ensure that enough awards are ordered and enough judges are in place for the number of dancers on the schedule. When we rescheduled the feis due to the storm, we lost 120 dancers. We offered a short signup period without late fees this week to try and attract and recoup some registrations for the new date. Thank you for understanding; see you Sunday! (NT) -- Feis Committee, 17:50:03 01/21/19 Mon

Fefund -- dM, 16:52:08 01/20/19 Sun

If you request a refund by the cutoff you will have already received it. Check paypal or the email you have tied to your paypal address and you should see it. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 17:30:40 01/21/19 Mon

Subject: Regarding Shamrock School Feis

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Date Posted: 08:46:50 01/19/19 Sat

Hi everyone, this is an appeal to all 246 families who have registered for our Feis on feisweb, but have not sent in your payment. Please do so by next Friday, otherwise we will have to cancel the Feis
We have 204 paid entries. Unfortunately, that is not enough pd entries to cover the cost of running the feis
Please make check payable to Shamrock School. Mail to
Shannon Barry. 161 Colonial St. West Hartford CT 06110
Thank you for your support. Sheila

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Paying on line is much easier than writing a check and finding a stamp (NT) -- PayPal and venmo, 17:54:33 01/19/19 Sat

Online next year? -- ?, 05:05:21 01/21/19 Mon

Money order on it"s way -- Coming from Canada, 08:46:39 01/20/19 Sun
You need to go to online payment system. (NT) -- please, 15:47:18 01/20/19 Sun
Please move to online payment :) (NT) -- NE Mom, 13:27:23 01/21/19 Mon
Ignore the whiners, OP. It's not real hard to mail a check. Grateful to all who put in the hard work to host a feis. (NT) -- grownup with checks & stamps, 16:40:44 01/21/19 Mon

While its not hard to mail a check, you are at the mercy of the postal system. Online payment is immediate and guarantees the Feis has money immediately too. (NT) -- It benefits the feis, 06:26:10 01/22/19 Tue

The postal system has been fairly reliable in the past. Online payment means needing an account to process credit and debit cards, and a per-transaction fee on top of that. I'm guessing that feisweb might also charge to handle the online payment part of registration too. Benefits and drawbacks for the feis (NT) -- Another way to look at it, 13:58:15 01/23/19 Wed

Following Up -- BFD, 08:53:53 01/24/19 Thu
Maybe it’s a sign (NT) -- Wondering, 20:24:10 01/28/19 Mon

Subject: 2nd Chance Prelims added to O'Rourke Feis

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O'Rourke Irish Dance Foundation 9th Annual Feis, Saturday, February 2nd

Second Chanced Prelims have been added to our feis being held at the beautiful SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center. You will have the opportunity to dance in front of a brand new panel!

Entries for all levels including a 3 Round Adult Championship are still open and close January 26th. All stages are covered with Marley. Perpetual trophies for 1st place Prelims and Open with the exception of the Second Chance Prelim. Sashes for Top 5 Prelim and Open.

Adjudicators:
Neil Regan, TX : Sean Regan, NY: Patrick McCarthy-Beach, TX: John O’Keefe, CT: Maura Glynn, FL: Sharon McSweeney, CA: Kerry Broderick, NY: Eileen McDonough-Morr, NY: Maureen Hamilton, NJ: Maggie Ritnour, NY: Helaine Sanders, NY: Megan Hickey, NY

Musicians
Niall Mulliigan: Krista Charles: Brian Glynn: Catarina Furlong: Patty Morrrissey: Billy Furlong: Kevin Forde: Karen Conway

Lots of friendly volunteers, easy parking, healthy choices at concessions and "Lucille's Famous Irish Soda Bread".

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Hoping there will be awards (ie sashes or trophies) for second chance. (NT) -- Not easy to place in PC so nice to have an award other than candy., 11:51:25 01/22/19 Tue

Subject: Murray Academy Winter Feis!

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Date Posted: 20:30:21 01/17/19 Thu

The NAFC has granted us permission to reschedule The Murray Academy Winter Feis to Sunday, January 27, 2019 due to the winter storm expected in New England.

If you can still join us on the 27th, you do not need to do anything! Your entry will be carried over to the new date. A NEW schedule will be out next week.

If you cannot make the new date, please notify us by Saturday the 19th at 12:00pm. To be as fair as possible, we will issue you a refund through Feis Web, but if you don’t notify us by 12:00 pm EST Saturday, 1/19/19, your entry will not be refunded. No exceptions.

To request a refund, please contact murrayirishcr@yahoo.com with your dancer’s full name(s), FeisWeb email address and PayPal email address. Please allow us ample time to process each request.

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Message Continued... -- Murray Feis Committee, 20:34:45 01/17/19 Thu

You rock! That's a ton of work and I thank you (NT) -- C2, 09:52:10 01/18/19 Fri

Thanks! (NT) -- Murray Feis Committee, 22:08:29 01/19/19 Sat

That is great news!! We will be there!! I am sure it wasn’t an easy task moving the date and we appreciate your consideration of the weather and safety! (NT) -- CT mom, 05:35:28 01/18/19 Fri

We look forward to seeing you! (NT) -- Murray Feis Committee, 22:10:06 01/19/19 Sat

More Exciting Info... -- Murray Feis Committee, 22:07:11 01/19/19 Sat

Subject: Fairfield CT feis - I see the Murray feis is trying to reschedule with the snow forecast this weekend. IS Fairfied still ON?? We're a few hours away. Watching the Weather Channel for updates

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Just a fellow attendee/not from HPK - I don't think the feis will be impacted by the snow (expected to start in the late evening). Stay safe if you have to drive through it going home! (NT) -- dm, 08:05:29 01/18/19 Fri

Subject: Does anyone know if the Murray Feis is definitely cancelled this Sunday?

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It’s cancelled. Posted on feisweb. (NT) -- HTH, 19:35:29 01/17/19 Thu
it says rescheduled, not cancelled. Will hotel be able to be cancelled and rescheduled? (NT) -- thanks, 19:42:24 01/17/19 Thu

Quite true. But OP asked if it was cancelled for Sunday, which it is. Why not call your hotel and ask? (NT) -- hth, 20:02:09 01/17/19 Thu

Because I booked it through the Murray School and instead of having everyone call the hotel, I thought they would post it! Thanks for your kind post, is this the MAR board?? (NT) -- dd, 05:13:03 01/18/19 Fri
MurrayWinter Feis rescheduled! -- Dan, 05:20:28 01/18/19 Fri

Subject: Beautiful Rising Star design suitable for an athletic build, 5'-5'3" tall dancer

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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2397304790297081&set=pcb.2437292023205269&type=3&theater&ifg=1

Dress will be this weekend at Pender Keady and KKO Feis

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Subject: Murray Academy Winter Feis! Good morning all. The forecast continues to show significant snowfall for this Sunday. To ensure the safety of all our attendees, we are attempting to reschedule the feis to the 27th rather than canceling altogether. We will post more about entry fees, etc. once we get approval for the switch. Thank you.

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Date Posted: 07:50:33 01/17/19 Thu

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nay thought on Monday? MLK day no school anyway? (NT) -- just a thought..., 10:09:49 01/17/19 Thu

sr dancers work on Monday; not a holiday for everyone (NT) -- just saying, 10:53:52 01/17/19 Thu
The feis is being held at a public school. Public buildings are closed on federal holidays and custodial staff would be off. Probably not an option. (NT) -- Public employee, 11:03:40 01/17/19 Thu

Not to mention that a lot of parent volunteers no doubt have to work on Monday. We're not at Murray but I have work on Monday and couldn't get it off at this late date. (NT) -- we're not all off Monday, 16:42:09 01/17/19 Thu

Don't change the date! -- Ouli, 11:05:00 01/17/19 Thu

Projected snow fall is 12+ on Saturday night and 12+ on Sunday; the town would have to plow the school parking lots and continuously shovel the walkways. It's a risk the town may not want to make. I'm sure the feis committee has considered all options and moving the date was not a decision taken lightly (NT) -- it is what it is, 11:45:12 01/17/19 Thu

Yes move it!! (NT) -- mom, 18:36:49 01/17/19 Thu

Subject: Good morning all. The forecast continues to show significant snowfall for this Sunday. To ensure the safety of all our attendees, we are attempting to reschedule the feis to the 27th rather than canceling altogether. We will post more about entry fees, etc. once we get approval for the switch. Thank you.

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 07:48:38 01/17/19 Thu

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Murray Academy Winter Feis (NT) -- Feis Committee, 07:49:43 01/17/19 Thu
Hope fees will be refunded -- Coming from out of region, 13:19:36 01/17/19 Thu

Refunds will be issued - details recently posted here and on their FB page. Make sure you email them in time to get your fees back. (NT) -- NE mom, 21:23:39 01/17/19 Thu

Subject: Will Feis Fayre be at the Murray Blackout Feis?

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Vendors -- Amy, 19:46:09 01/17/19 Thu

Subject: Shamrock Feis

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Date Posted: 14:15:44 01/16/19 Wed

This is just a reminder to mail your payments in for the Feis as the closing date is 9 days away. You can make your check out to Shamrock School and mail your payments to Shannon Barry. 161 Colonial St. West Hartford, CT 06110. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Subject: Murray Winter Feis schedule is available on the Murray Academy Feis Facebook page.

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 12:11:46 01/16/19 Wed

We are aware of the impending winter weather and we are closely evaluating the forecast, along with our options. Please stay tuned for current information on our social media sites.

* Facebook - Murray Academy Feis
* Twitter - Murray Academy Feis @MurrayFeis

Schedule will also be available @ https://cararince.weebly.com/winter-feis.html

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Does "along with our options" include the possibility of cancelling the feis? Coming from out of town and would like to be able to cancel hotel room without fees. -- Darn this weather..., 07:33:55 01/17/19 Thu

Subject: Murray Blackout Feis Schedule?

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Subject: Help with stage schedule?

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kindaclueless
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Date Posted: 16:12:54 01/15/19 Tue

My daughter is dancing in the Fairfield County feis this weekend; Trying to make sure I understand stage schedule as it feels different than others she has done. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AhkQsFOv1kaTvHYbFPXqvnkZj8U96zzbptTvqjA0Psg/edit#gid=1876898616

Her first comp is #240, the 8th one listed for her stage starting at 10am. Using a "stage calculator" I got that her comp wouldn't start till closer to 11:15. I know there's a lot of room for error.....

Does she still need to check in at 10am, or should we be OK planning for say, 10:30? (all pretending htere are no weather issues this weekend!!! Saturday looks OK I think?)

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She will need to check in shortly before her competition starts, mostly likely during the competition immediately proceeding hers. (NT) -- hope that helps!, 16:41:34 01/15/19 Tue
Better to be early and hang around side stage than miss it by accident (NT) -- its happened to me, 07:48:15 01/16/19 Wed

Subject: Murray Academy Winter Feis Costume Guidelines! WHAT DOES “BLACKOUT FEIS” MEAN?

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 13:39:59 01/15/19 Tue

Girls
• Black leotard or black T-shirt, short
or long sleeved
• Black skirt or skort
• Black tights; no poodle socks
• No wigs, crowns, tiaras or hairpieces
• Hair should be pulled back neatly
from the face
• Light or no makeup
• No solo costumes, school costumes
or school attire onstage
• No obvious graphics or lettering
• No “bling” on clothing, hair or shoes
• No earrings (except studs)

Boys
• Black button down shirt or black Tshirt, short or long sleeved
• Long black pants
• No obvious graphics or lettering
• No vests, jackets, waistcoats or ties
• No “bling” on clothing or shoes

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Schedule ?? coming soon?? (NT) -- dd, 14:41:08 01/15/19 Tue
Read below - they said schedule coming tomorrow! (NT) -- DM, 14:43:47 01/15/19 Tue
oh OK, thats good enough! :) (NT) -- dd, 14:48:23 01/15/19 Tue

Subject: Good morning! We are looking forward to this Sunday, & it appears we have appropriately named it the Murray Academy “Winter” Feis! Despite Mother Nature’s attempts to show you all what it means to live in New England, everything is scheduled to run according to plan and any updates will be posted to our social media sites. Please Like us on Facebook at: Murray Academy Feis to receive the most convenient updates. Please watch for the schedule tomorrow. Thank you! Safe travels.

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Feis Committee
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Hotel block: do you know if they can extend the deadline due to the storm? I called and they said 2 night minimum since block deadline has passed. (NT) -- Hotel question, 11:26:42 01/15/19 Tue

Subject: The Murray Academy Winter Feis is Offering a Raffle Basket That is Bigger and Better Than Ever!! Head over to The Murray Academy Feis Facebook page for pics of what's inside!

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Murray Feis Fundraising Committee
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Date Posted: 17:58:46 01/14/19 Mon

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Basket Includes: 2 Feis Tan applications, Apple AirPods, a gift voucher to Elevation Designs for a velvet dress bag, gift cards to iTunes, Dunkin Donuts, Ulta, Marriott, Starbucks, Fake Bake, Tons of hair accessories, Ulta Makeup kit, AB crystal buckles, black and white tape, hard and soft shoe laces, makeup brushes, Snoozies, 31 cosmetic bag, hand painted medal holder, Irish dance t-shirt, Lands End Feis Tote, AB gems from Dreamtime Creations, Large Hydroflask water bottle. The list goes on!! (NT) -- Murray Feis Fundraising Committee, 18:06:59 01/14/19 Mon

Head over to the see the pics and email Murrayfeisraffle1@gmail.com to purchase your tickets!! (NT) -- Fundraising Committee, 18:08:30 01/14/19 Mon

Subject: Snow storms on feis days

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Date Posted: 05:34:00 01/14/19 Mon

Curious as to what is the protocol when there is a snow storm on a feis day. Are feisanna ever cancelled or rescheduled? How soon in advance?

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I've never seen a feis cancelled because of snow (more inside) -- DM, 05:48:53 01/14/19 Mon

Ok good to know. Thank you for the feedback! (NT) -- DM, 06:32:48 01/14/19 Mon
Actually the Forbes Feis in Quincy was forced to cancel years ago. The City of Quincy instituted a complete parking ban due to expected snow and they were forced to cancel. Of course then it rained! But Feis was rescheduled so it essentially worked out. (NT) -- Old mom, 07:10:47 01/14/19 Mon

You're right, it was. Goes to show why people don't cancel! Also there's the issue of a feis committee with already possibly tight margins having to pay for another day at the same or a different venue, pay the musicians and judges twice, etc. We've had snowy days some years for a feis our school hosts. We just power through. People make their own decisions as to whether to come on the day. (NT) -- just a mom, 16:39:02 01/14/19 Mon

Subject: Splitting grade comps?

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Date Posted: 15:01:28 01/13/19 Sun

Wondering how many dancers before a comp gets split into more than one group (novice/prizewinner). I know it may vary by feis, but do most split if more than 20? 25? Are there rules about this or just at discretion of feis based on space/time?

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It's at the discretion of the feis committee. Personally we've always preferred large comps, and so does our TC. The more dancers, the more meaningful the win in her eyes. (NT) -- the more the merrier, 15:34:52 01/13/19 Sun
I don't understand the "splitting the groups" thing. Once in champs, there is no splitting. Dancers need to be the best of the entire age group, not half. But then again, dd is old and was in grades where there was no such thing as splitting at 25 was a small group (NT) -- sheesh, 06:18:58 01/14/19 Mon

Well... true... but they do split at NAIDC, if we're going to be precise about championship level comps. (NT) -- .., 10:28:01 01/14/19 Mon

Yes, I don't understand that either, it's the only major to do so. But then again, we aren't talking 25 or 30 dancers either; group must have at least 150 dancers before splitting. (NT) -- . . ., 13:19:59 01/14/19 Mon

Subject: McGrath Feis 4/7/19 is open on QuickFeis

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McGrath Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 07:43:21 01/13/19 Sun

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Subject: Jubilee dance floor tiles

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Date Posted: 11:01:48 01/12/19 Sat

Looking for additional Jubilee floor tiles. Please let me know if anyone is selling.

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Subject: Shamrock School Feis

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Sheila & Shannon
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Date Posted: 08:42:02 01/11/19 Fri

Hi
Appy New Year to all of you. Our Feis is just a few weeks away, and we have several entries that are not paid. I know it's easy to forget as you're used to paying with pay pal.. For our Feis we ask you to may a check made to Shamrock School & mail to Shannon Barry. 161 Colonial St. West Hartford CT 06117. We thank you for your support & we are looking forward to seeing you on February 3rd

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Schedule -- DM, 10:58:42 01/12/19 Sat

Re: schedule -- Shamrock School, 11:17:56 01/12/19 Sat

Subject: Inishfree's 27th Annual Feis on Sunday, Feb. 24th is now open for entries on Feisweb.com.

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Subject: Good morning! The Garden State Feis is open for entries at FeisWeb.com.

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GSF Committee
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Date Posted: 11:22:30 01/09/19 Wed

We are excited to be hosting our first Adult Championship competition, celebrating the lifetime dedication these dancers have made to our sport!

We expect a large number of championship entries as we are the last feis in the Mid-Atlantic region prior to the start of the World Championships. Please enter early so that your champ dancers have one last chance to shine before heading to Greensboro.

Note that the last date to enter without a late fee is February 1st.

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Subject: Am I reading things correctly--the NANs hotel block opens up right in the middle of the All Irelands? Why is this all so stressful?

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Date Posted: 10:32:30 01/09/19 Wed

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AI 17-23 (NT) -- ., 18:33:20 01/09/19 Wed
Block opens on Friday the 15th AI starts 2 days later... (NT) -- *, 00:10:22 01/14/19 Mon

Subject: Shamrock Feis 2/3/19 is open on Feisweb! Don’t forget to sign up. Our syllabus can be found under our Facebook event and adjudicators on our website. We hope to see you there!

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Shamrock Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 04:27:01 01/09/19 Wed

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Subject: CAP increased and second chance open again for the Murray Winter Feis

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 18:56:42 01/07/19 Mon

Due to popular demand we have rearranged the schedule to allow a small number of additional entries with a late fee.
We have also opened up second chance again, you can go into feisweb now, add second chance and pay the paypal balance.

When we hit the new cap of 740 (Currently at 708) there will be no additional entries or second chance additions made!

Don't miss out!

We are looking forward to seeing everybody on 1/20/19 for NH's first blackout feis!

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Will grades be split? -- NH Bound, 05:03:52 01/08/19 Tue

You read my mind! -- please keep the spirit as initially advertised, 07:24:08 01/08/19 Tue

Deceptive? Sounds like they are doing their best to include as many dancers as they can. Good lord people will always find something to complain about. Looking forward to the feis. (NT) -- DM, 17:51:09 01/08/19 Tue

We will split any competitions that have 25 dancers or more competing. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 12:59:21 01/08/19 Tue
Why are late fees being charged when the original closing date was January 11th? The feis was reopened and the cap was raised twice? Seems like a sneaky way to raise money, Murray. (NT) -- High fees, 13:58:06 01/08/19 Tue

Your statement is incorrect if you read their syllabus. Closing date was the 6th. Late entires with a fee from 7th to the 11th. Where lies the problem? (NT) -- Looking forward to a blackout feis!, 17:45:15 01/08/19 Tue

Thanks for letting us know of any questions/concerns! While we have raised our cap to respond to what has been a very quick pace of registrations (by securing additional adjudicators and musicians), our entry deadline of Jan. 6 and our final deadline with late fees of Jan. 11 have not changed. If you would like more details on deadlines and fees, please refer to the syllabus (first and last pages)posted on our feis website https://cararince.weebly.com/winter-feis.html. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 22:00:33 01/08/19 Tue
We very much appreciate the support of our new feis and we look forward to hosting! (NT) -- Feis Committee, 22:01:52 01/08/19 Tue
Feis Committee, you have done an amazing job accommodating so many people and responding so quickly to concerns. I just don't understand these parents. Only 1 novice group is over 20 dancers and not one pw group has more than 13 dancers. Not sure why the worrying. Can't wait to see you in a few. (NT) -- Great job, 08:52:25 01/09/19 Wed
Really looking forward to this feis. Thanks for hosting this and the regular Murray Feis this year!~ (NT) -- happy mom, 12:11:02 01/09/19 Wed

Subject: Grade Exams 3/2

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Date Posted: 11:18:28 01/07/19 Mon

DBBA HOSTING CLRG Grade Exams 2019!!
We are hosting grade exams March 2, 2019 in Hanover. Email us at DBBAIrishdance@gmail.com for additional information. Grade 11 and 12 applications are due ASAP

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Thank you for hosting grade exams and thanks, too, for a quick response to my e-mail. (NT) -- :), 09:10:44 01/09/19 Wed

Subject: O'Rourke Feis 2/2/19 is open on Feisweb.com

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O'Rourke Foundation
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Date Posted: 07:43:35 01/07/19 Mon

The O'Rourke Foundation is pleased to present the 9th Annual O'Rourke Feis. Same great venue, same great volunteers.

NEW this year...
Adult trad sets
Open senior ladies increased to 21 and over

Adjudicators
Sean Reagan, NY, Neil Reagan, TX, Patrick McCarthy-Beach, TX, Helaine Sanders, NY, John O'Keefe. CT, Maura Glynn, SC, Sharon MacSweeney, CA, Maggie Ritnour, NY, Megan Hickey, NY, Kerry Broderick, NY, Maureen Hamilton, NJ
Eileen McDonagh Morr, NY

Musicians, Niall Mulligan, Krista Charles, Brian Glynn, Catriona Furlong, Patty Morrissey, Billy Furlong, Kevin Forde, Karen Conway

Doors open at 7:30, comps start promptly at 8:30
3 Grades stages, 3 Champs stages, Marley in all theatres.

2 concessions areas with quite an impressive menu of healthy items. Breakfast and lunch. And don't miss out on our delicious soda bread. We'll be offering lots of breakfast options from bagels and donuts to fruit and yogurt. There will be a lunch special that includes sandwich, chips and a drink. We'll also be providing gluten-free and nut-free snacks as well! CASH ONLY please!

Medals rounds for Open Champs
Sashes for top 5 in Prelim and Open Champs
Perpetual trophies for all Prelim and Open Champs
FeisWeb deluxe tabulation service
Large parking lot right outside PAC

Supervised dress shop, $5 per dress
Great Raffles prizes

Vendors
Head for the World, Rutherfords, Fays Shoes, Feis Head
Dance Bling, Rita's Ices, Maui Wowi

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Subject: Feis na Nollag 2019

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Donny Golden School
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Date Posted: 20:13:05 01/03/19 Thu

Feis na Nollag ‘19 is Open for Entries
FEISWEB.COM
February 17, 2019
Kingsborough CC * Brooklyn, NY.

NEW THIS YEAR: Contemporary Set Comps

Adjudicators: Laureen O’Neill James, John O’Keefe, Siobhan Moore, Joan Cass, Joanie Cass, Maureen Armstrong, Maggie Ritnour, Noreen McAleer, Kerry Broderick, more TBA
Musicians: Dom & Kathleen Lavin, Billy Furlong, Annemarie Acosta Williams, Krista Charles, Niall Mulligan, more TBA
Vendors: Fay’s Shoes, Head for the World, Dance Bling, & Feis Head
We will also have a selection of breakfast and lunch items in the cafeteria, the chili and beef barley soup go quickly!
Entries Open w/o late fee until 2/3
Entries Close 2/10
Mail in Payments Only
So, in order to prevent entries from being deleted, please send fees promptly.
There is no central local hotel to arrange a group rate. We recommend the hotels local to JFK and Newark Airports which are a convenient distance from our venue.
We are looking forward to a fantastic day of Irish culture and so hope you will join us in Brooklyn!!

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Subject: The Murray Academy Blackout Winter feis has almost hit the cap. Who will be the final few dancers? Unpaid entries will be deleted in 2 days!

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 07:38:28 01/03/19 Thu

Sign up without a late fee before Monday Jan 7th! www.feisweb.com

RAFFLE ALERT!

A Feis-tastic Basket!
Including ALL THIS and more! (valued over $1,000)
Apple Air Pods, “Feis Day” Land’s End Tote,
Elevation Designs Velvet Dress Bag, “thirtyone” Makeup Bag, Crystal Tiara, White Side-Headpiece, Buckles, 2 Kits of Feis-Tan, Fake Bake, Hydro Flask Water Bottle, Makeup Brushes, Poodle Socks, Sock Glue, Tape, Laces, Wig Donuts, Hair Products, Hair Pins, E6000, Feis Tee…
PLUS Gift Cards to Starbucks, iTunes, Dunkins, Ulta, Marriott, crystals… who knows where it will end!

Tickets ($10 each) sold prior to & at the feis.
Reserve yours by emailing murrayfeisraffle1@gmail.com.

Have you signed up for the CHARITY TREBLE REEL?
*Benefiting the Dancing Angel Scholarship,in Memory of Cara Loughran of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

For more information on hotels or to view the syllabus visit https://cararince.weebly.com/winter-feis.html

See you all in a couple of weeks!

Happy New Year!

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Subject: Don't forget to register for the 2019 Rose & Shamrock Feis!

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Date Posted: 10:50:55 01/02/19 Wed

We are open for registration on Feisweb! Please note that we did reach our cap last year and had a waiting list so if you're considering attending, please sign up ASAP.

Please note the changes to this year's competition:
-A new U6 pre-champ competition
-A new U7 pre-champ competition
-A 3 round adult championship competition with 3 judges.
-Scholarships for certain music competition winners.
-Higher age groups in our Prizewinner Competitions.
-Champ Stages covered with marley and the edges marked with tape.

We will continue to offer the following:
-Parade of Champions on the main Festival stage for all Open Champ Winners
-For Grade Stages, we will once again be using the same stages used for the Pittsburgh Halloween Feis, Pittsburgh Fall Feis, Pittsburgh Winter Feis, Tessie Burke Feis, & West Virginia Feis. (A massive thanks to the Irish Centre of Pittsburgh for their continued support of our event!)
-Gift card awards & Scholarships for Music Competitors
-8-hand competitions
-Special Needs Competition
-First Feis Competition
-Irish Art & Baking Competitions
-A full FREE admission Celtic Festival runs alongside our feis.
-No Solo Costumes, No Wigs Feis.

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Subject: HAPPY “BIRTHDAY” TO ALL OUR DANCERS!!!

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Date Posted: 05:36:48 01/01/19 Tue

May your new year be healthy, productive, and successful.

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Great Post!!! (NT) -- Love it!!, 13:45:57 01/01/19 Tue

Subject: Fairfield CT Feis - is the comp run youngest to oldest.

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You don't say what level your dd is, so it's a little hard to say. Tabulation times on last year's results on FeisWeb show that the prelim comps ran in age order, and most of the champ ones did too, except for the 3 oldest groups which were at the end but not quite in age order. No idea fo grades as those do not have tabulation times listed. Hope this helps. (NT) -- happy new year, 07:07:16 01/01/19 Tue
Scroll down on their facebook page, and you'll find a link to the 2018 stage schedule. (NT) -- of course it could be different this year, 19:10:20 01/01/19 Tue

Subject: Does any one know of any Grade Exams in Feb/March 2019 in the NE region or Mid Atlantic region?

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NE Mum hoping to find an upcoming Grade exam.
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Date Posted: 07:58:40 12/30/18 Sun

Need exam after 1/21/19!

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Subject: Registration is open for the 2019 O'Rourke Feis on FeisWeb. Our syllabus and list of Adjudicators is on our blog. orourkefeis.blogspot.com Same great venue, same great volunteers, same great tabulators.

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O'Rourke foundation
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Date Posted: 14:28:55 12/29/18 Sat

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By any chance will you be offering Grade exams this year? (NT) -- NE Mom looking for Grade exams in Feb and March 2019, 07:44:05 12/30/18 Sun

Subject: The all new BLACKOUT Murray Academy Winter feis up-dates inside!

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 08:49:46 12/23/18 Sun

RAFFLE ALERT!

A Feis-tastic Basket!
Including ALL THIS and more! (valued over $1,000)
Apple Air Pods, “Feis Day” Land’s End Tote,
Elevation Designs Velvet Dress Bag, “thirtyone” Makeup Bag, Crystal Tiara, White Side-Headpiece, Buckles, 2 Kits of Feis-Tan, Fake Bake, Hydro Flask Water Bottle, Makeup Brushes, Poodle Socks, Sock Glue, Tape, Laces, Wig Donuts, Hair Products, Hair Pins, E6000, Feis Tee…
PLUS Gift Cards to Starbucks, iTunes, Dunkins, Ulta, Marriott, crystals…
who knows where it will end!

Tickets ($10 each) sold prior to & at the feis.
Reserve yours by emailing murrayfeisraffle1@gmail.com.

Winner need not be present to win.

New Judges Added:
Micheal Belvitch IL
Shiela Stevens CT

We are almost at cap! Have you signed up? www.feisweb.com

Have an amazing holiday and we will see you all in 2019!

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Subject: Wow, the Mid Atlantic region is generous

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Date Posted: 21:06:08 12/21/18 Fri

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? -- ?, 07:16:43 12/22/18 Sat
They’re giving free jackets to all soloists and team dancers heading to worlds as well as free feis tan kits (NT) -- dd, 10:28:02 12/22/18 Sat

Free tan kits is mostly likely a business promotion from Mrs. Petri's husband. Certainly hope region fiunds are not paying for it! (NT) -- Wonder, 12:13:32 12/22/18 Sat

wonder -- xyz, 19:24:33 12/22/18 Sat

Ummmm ya very jealous! The NE Region is doing NOTHING for the Qualifying Dancers!!!!!! (NT) -- MAW, 21:30:23 12/22/18 Sat
I think MAR also gives stipends for Worlds. (NT) -- --, 10:04:59 12/23/18 Sun

They have given travel stipends the past few years. I assumed these gifts were in lieu of the stipends because Worlds is relatively close, but I would be thrilled to be wrong. Either way, we are very grateful. (NT) -- MAR mom, 10:38:12 12/23/18 Sun
SR does as well (NT) -- ., 17:29:59 12/23/18 Sun

What does any of this have to do with New England? Personally if my kid qualified she'd be thrilled and wouldn't be worryibng about what kids in other region may or may not get. The region does not owe you anything. (NT) -- not jealous, just realistic, 13:49:06 12/23/18 Sun

It is a lovely gesture by a neighboring region. While your negativity is very telling, would think NER would offer their WQers something. Many regions do something for their dancers; seems that MAR leads the way in this. (NT) -- observation, 11:26:18 12/24/18 Mon

NE has given stipends to top places in past. Anyone know if they did this year? (NT) -- Didn't see syllabus, 15:41:44 12/30/18 Sun
Never received a stipend, daughter on the box every year at the O, do tell??? (NT) -- What???, 20:20:45 12/31/18 Mon

1st, 2nd and 3rd have received stipends for years. I’m sure that they will this year as well. (NT) -- DM, 11:59:41 01/01/19 Tue

If regions have this much money to give stipends and free jackets, then they have too much money which means we are paying to much to participate. (NT) -- $$$, 20:05:08 01/04/19 Fri

Subject: DRURY INN WORLDS ROOM FOR SALE

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Date Posted: 11:55:25 12/21/18 Fri

Drury Inn & Suites
Check-in Date: Sat, Apr 20, 2019
Check-out Date: Mon, Apr 22, 2019

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Subject: The Shamrock School Winter Feis is now open for entries! The list of judges and musicians can be found on our website. We hope to see you all there!

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Shamrock Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 04:33:01 12/20/18 Thu

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Is "Patty Murphy" Patricia Murphy? John O'Keefe's sister? the one who just judged the NE Orieachtas? (NT) -- dd, 19:34:58 12/20/18 Thu

Subject: UK major, All Scots/ Great Britain championships

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Anyone been?
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Date Posted: 13:45:06 12/15/18 Sat

We're considering a UK/Ireland holiday next fall & would like to roll a major into it. Our girl will be 8. Has anyone on here been to both & which would be better for a younger dancer? Scotland's quite appealing at the moment!

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All Scots is great for younger dancers! (NT) -- :), 15:01:35 12/15/18 Sat
All Scots (NT) -- dancer's mum, 16:09:20 01/07/19 Mon

Subject: The Murray Academy Winter feis is nearing its cap, we want to remind folks that any unpaid entries will be deleted one week after registration!

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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 07:15:39 12/15/18 Sat

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Subject: Who had Fusion Fighters in their studio? Looks so great on social media. Wondering why only certain schools were involved.

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Boston mom
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Date Posted: 10:47:25 12/13/18 Thu

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They were at DBB; I'm sure they would visit your school if you invited them (NT) -- just ask, 11:32:07 12/13/18 Thu
Our teacher told us we couldn’t go to their workshop. My son would have lived it (NT) -- Mom, 12:34:50 12/13/18 Thu
OSC and Mulcahey are two others I know of. (NT) -- ..., 19:54:47 12/13/18 Thu

I know of OSC - who is Mulcahey- new school? (NT) -- ?, 17:49:09 12/28/18 Fri

Mulcahy has been around for 10 or so years. They’re in CT (NT) -- Hth, 11:11:34 12/30/18 Sun

Subject: The all new BLACKOUT Murray Academy Winter feis has almost reached its cap. Have you registered? Head over to feisweb and sign up so you don't miss out! www.feisweb.com

Author:
Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 17:56:44 12/12/18 Wed

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Have the judges been announced for this feis? (NT) -- Thank you!, 18:58:02 12/12/18 Wed
First set of judges and musicians announced for the Murray Winter Feis! Nancy Devine-Reny, MA Maureen Greene O’Leary, MA John O’Keefe, CT Joe Seletski, NY Erin Kennedy, NY Jackie Kennedy, IRL More TBA (NT) -- Feis Committee, 09:41:44 12/13/18 Thu

Argh! Thought we’d see some different names from this Feis. (NT) -- DM, 13:19:39 12/16/18 Sun

Second chance registrations -- ?, 18:39:09 12/13/18 Thu
There was a glitch in the feisweb system when we hit the cap for the Feis. We are aware of the issue and are working with feisweb to fix it. Good news is we have managed to increase the cap so some additional entries can be accepted. (NT) -- Feis committee, 20:24:38 12/13/18 Thu
? hotels in the ares? (NT) -- dd, 05:26:46 12/14/18 Fri

area? (NT) -- d, 05:49:29 12/14/18 Fri
A block of rooms are reserved at the Hampton Inn Exeter NH for a special rate of $84 per night. To book, call the Hotel directly at (603) 658-5555 and reference "Murray Academy Winter Feis" OR visit the hotel Website at www.exetersuites.hamptoninn.com select arrival and departure dates, click "add special rates" , using MAW in the GROUP code box. Special feis rate will be available until 12/20/2018 or until the block fills, whichever comes first. Hampton Inn has a 4 day cancellation policy. -- Feis Committee, 12:08:19 12/14/18 Fri

Another option: Last day to book: 1/4/19 Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Fairfield Inn & Suites Portsmouth Exeter for 99 USD - 119 USD per night Book your group rate for Murray Academy Winter Feis - Link inside! -- Feis Committee, 12:10:02 12/14/18 Fri

Subject: Rose & Shamrock Feis and Festival

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Date Posted: 17:30:17 12/12/18 Wed

Make sure you don't miss the Rose & Shamrock Feis and festival in historic downtown Lancaster, PA February 15-17th, 2019 (feis date of 2/16). Our FREE three day festival offers our feis in addition to live bands, a bag piping competition, cultural workshops, Celtic vendors and food and more. Register on Feisweb today!

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Subject: Do many NE schools require a new dress when you come off ban? Thinking about switching but just got a new dress for O

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Date Posted: 15:09:43 12/12/18 Wed

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Our new school let us keep our dress. -- DM, 18:01:07 12/12/18 Wed
Ours lets you keep your dress if it's a current style and doesn't have any of the designs that signal membership in a particular school. (NT) -- TC is pretty reasonable, 19:16:53 12/12/18 Wed
Our school lets you keep your dress as long as it fits well; but many of our younger transfers grew out of dress prior to transfer ban being served. (NT) -- pray dancer doesn't have a growth spurt, 07:52:51 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Lost necklace at Saugus,MA feis

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Liz
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Date Posted: 14:42:16 12/12/18 Wed

My daughter lost her cross (silver, gold, and copper on a silver chain) at the Saugus feis. She arrived around 12:30 for a 2 pm Prize winner O15 and left around 3:45. Our things were by the gym, closest to Stage 5 and the vendors, across from the women's bathroom. She thinks it may have fallen out of her pocket near the bathroom. Please contact me if found. It was a gift from her grandmother.

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Subject: Mandated Adjudicators Worlds 2019 Andrea Field Brian Corrigan Caroline Greene Charmaine May Christine Forde David Moore Ellen Riordan Ross Gráinne Feely Majella McEntegart Maureen Boland Michelle Lawrence Patricia O'Connor…

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Subject: Most eye-catching colours on young dancer (7 year old)

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New tobopen
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Date Posted: 15:12:49 12/11/18 Tue

My 7 year old will be getting her first new solo costume in the new year. She wants an awesome new look & we can't decide on colors. Pretty much anything suits her. Just pondering on which colours really stand out on stage & we can take it from there, tks

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Surely this is joke Haha (NT) -- ?, 19:35:03 12/11/18 Tue
Jewel tones look great at that age! (NT) -- Mom2, 03:37:01 12/12/18 Wed
It's still an age for fun dresses - don't get too serious in design or color, heavy on the black is too much but black with bright or rainbow colors can be nice. (NT) -- IMO, 17:37:14 12/12/18 Wed
Unicorn Style :) (NT) -- dd, 14:11:50 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Any New England schools out this year for Worlds because of judging?

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Date Posted: 13:17:34 12/11/18 Tue

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Fingers crossed (NT) -- :), 15:13:01 12/11/18 Tue
Doesn't matter for us. TC says can't go unless we actually qualified. She doesn't believe in sending non-WQs just because of an actual WQ's bad luck in being kept home by a judging conflict. (NT) -- we can only go if we qualified, 16:54:31 12/11/18 Tue

Your teacher is mean. (NT) -- That’s awful, 21:34:01 12/11/18 Tue
That's ridiculous. So many miss a qualification by a spot or two because of a score from one judge in one round, which could have been because the Tc's steps weren't as intricate or interesting as the other dancer on stage. (NT) -- Mean, 09:09:55 12/12/18 Wed

I don't think that TC is mean at all. People who did not qualify do not belong at Worlds. It seems silly to let people in who didn't qualify just because somebody did qualify isn't able to attend. (NT) -- Boston mom, 19:21:16 12/12/18 Wed

I disagree. Know many dancers who got in off a conlict and recalled over the actually qualified girls. (NT) -- Experience is always good, 20:06:18 12/12/18 Wed

Were judges announced? (NT) -- feismum, 20:49:09 12/11/18 Tue
Mandated judges on CLRG site (NT) -- dd, 05:18:17 12/12/18 Wed
Some of those kids who go because of a conflict end up earning world medals. (NT) -- Old dm, 01:58:18 12/13/18 Thu

Which means more worlds slots for that region (NT) -- win-win, 12:55:24 12/13/18 Thu

Subject: Seeking double room at Sheraton Greensboro 4/12-4/16

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Ms
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Date Posted: 09:38:20 12/11/18 Tue

If anyone is no longer needing their room and is looking to transfer please contact at the email provided

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Subject: Bracken Feis Weekend

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Date Posted: 08:44:21 12/11/18 Tue

Save the Date! The Bracken School of Irish Dance is pleased to announce our Feis Weekend dates for 2019.

Saturday April 27, 2019 will be our 2nd Annual Blackout Feis
Sunday April 28, 2019 will be our 4th Annual School Feis.

Both will be held at Triton Regional High School in Byfield, MA, these are two separate feis each with their own registration.

We hope to see you there, and will update with registration information in the beginning of the year.
Happy Holidays!

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Subject: Thank you to the O’Shea Chaplin School

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dm
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Date Posted: 05:10:16 12/10/18 Mon

For Running another fantastic Feis! Comps started early, results were lightning fast and the volunteers were so pleasant. The auditorium was so pretty with the Christmas lights and trees too.

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Subject: Looking for a room at The Brehon for the AI, Feb 18-22. Anyone?

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Interested
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Subject: Looking for a twin or double room at The Brehon 2/16-2/21

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Kathleen
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Date Posted: 06:02:05 12/07/18 Fri

Email me at kjscala@gmail.com Thank you!

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Subject: AI judges out!! Any idea when Worlds or NAN’s judges will be announced?

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Date Posted: 06:29:53 12/04/18 Tue

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There is still one more qualifier this weekend, I believe. (NT) -- Most maybe next week?, 06:36:28 12/04/18 Tue
Only name I heard for worlds is Sean Flynn (NT) -- hth, 10:00:06 12/04/18 Tue

Oh dear. (NT) -- ***, 13:08:05 12/04/18 Tue
Grainne Feely is doing worlds as her schools qualifying places were passed down at Leinsters. (NT) -- ....., 15:45:15 12/04/18 Tue
Better be tall, blonde-to succeed (NT) -- That's comments I've heard, 19:59:32 12/04/18 Tue

very dependent on style and choreography in my experience (NT) -- liked my dd much better after transfer & complete 180 change of style/steps, 10:20:46 12/05/18 Wed
That's my DD and she has certainly never had that experience with him. (NT) -- xx, 13:05:42 12/07/18 Fri

Sean Flynn has adjudicated 3 out of the 3 last Feiseanna in Mid America :/ -- DM, 10:03:44 12/10/18 Mon

Also judged New England O (NT) -- DM, 11:17:57 12/10/18 Mon

Last year at NERO as well (NT) -- Dance Mom, 07:49:02 12/11/18 Tue

What's the beef with SF? He judges a fair number of feis'. (NT) -- curious, 14:19:17 12/10/18 Mon
I thought Worlds judges couldn't adjudicate qualifiers...Sean Flynn judged the ECRO last weekend, so doesn't that mean he can't judge Worlds? (NT) -- ??, 06:09:43 12/11/18 Tue

Not so - you can’t judge two majors. Oireachtasi are not majors. (NT) -- Mom, 18:06:09 12/13/18 Thu

Sean Flynn's name is not even on the full list of adjudicators judging worlds anyways!! (NT) -- No need to worry, 14:00:54 12/23/18 Sun

Worlds Adjudicator -- Patti, 07:02:18 12/11/18 Tue

Subject: OSC Grade Exams and Christmas feis: If anyone has any question regarding either please don't hesitate to email Lisa Chaplin at osheachaplin@hotmail.com. Thank you

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Subject: Grade Exam Schedule?

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Irish Mom
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Date Posted: 18:33:17 12/02/18 Sun

Hello! New to exams - my daughter is taking 1,2 and 3 through O'Shea Chaplin in January. Anyone know if she'd be there both days or would it be more common for schools to break up the times? Example - maybe 1-7 on Saturday and 8-12 on Sunday. Thanks for any insight!

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When my daughter did 1, 2, and 3 w OSC, they were on the same day. (NT) -- Hth, 04:13:11 12/03/18 Mon

Thank you!!! (NT) -- Irish Mom, 06:58:05 12/03/18 Mon

Subject: Results being posted anywhere today please thx

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Subject: Anyone by chance selling any jubilee tiles? 😊

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Date Posted: 19:43:49 12/01/18 Sat

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Dance floor -- CT mom, 06:08:41 12/03/18 Mon
I have a bunch that I can't really use anymore d/t my apartment, I'd be happy to give them away at this point. -- Kayleigh, 11:21:45 12/05/18 Wed

can I have your email to contact you about possibly arranging to meet up with you for them? (NT) -- dancemom13, 14:22:49 12/05/18 Wed

I tried to click for the attached email, but it said invalid request 😉 (NT) -- dancemom13, 14:25:04 12/05/18 Wed

Try it again. I just did it twice and it worked perfectly both times. Click on the name Kayleigh, then type in the Captcha code, click on the Proceed icon and you should see Kayleigh's email address. If you have any more difficulty, email me through the Contact Forum Admin link at the top of this page and I will email it to you myself. (NT) -- Mod, 19:11:31 12/05/18 Wed

Subject: Feis December 9th

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Date Posted: 17:09:26 12/01/18 Sat

Hi there,

Looking st schedule for feis next weekend and wondering if I’m just having a moment ( which I hope). But I don’t see competition #207 listed on schedule. It’s boys and girls under 14 prelim. But I don’t see it anywhere. Please tell me I just missed it somewhere on there.

Thanks

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2:45 stage 3 you are not in auditorium look at the B schedule- you are there good luck! (NT) -- Dd, 18:37:17 12/01/18 Sat
Prelim u14 competition time -- DancerGirl2581, 18:37:24 12/01/18 Sat

Subject: I accidentally booked 2 rooms for Worlds. Have a week reserved at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, right across from the venue

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Subject: Christmas music

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dancer
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Date Posted: 14:32:06 11/27/18 Tue

I am looking for ideas for Christmas music to irish dance to, extra points for a slow hornpipe. I know Ellery Klein has a christmas medley, but i am
looking for
something more upbeat. Thanks!

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Ideas (see inside) -- Musician mom, 05:06:06 11/28/18 Wed

These are amazing!!!!! going to check them out!!! (NT) -- Thank you!, 15:38:26 11/28/18 Wed

We have used Christmas in Kilarney as a light jig (NT) -- ..., 08:07:03 11/28/18 Wed
I've seen people Irish dance to Jingle Bells, and to I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing. Google and you'll be able to see videos. (NT) -- hth, 18:47:08 11/28/18 Wed

Subject: Mid-Atlantic/NE Grade exams? I know about O'Shea Chaplin in January and DBBA in June, but are there any in between those two periods? Trying to get them done as quickly as possible.

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Sorry if this question has been asked before!

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Where did you find out about those exams? Is there a central location like the NAFC website? I haven't been able to find any information (NT) -- thanks, 06:05:05 11/29/18 Thu

Subject: Looking for recommendations. I am a grad student based outside Boston coming from out of region. I want to start taking classes again after having a break...can anyone recommend schools that are friendly to college students/or senior lady (wow!) transfers? There are so many choices in MA that I don't know where to start! Any help is very much appreciated!

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Where outside of Boston are you? Lots of options everywhere - drive time is a factor. (NT) -- adult dancer, 18:56:33 11/23/18 Fri
We will gladly help, but you need to tell us what area you'll be in. Boston-area traffic is horrendous so geography will play into your choices. (NT) -- Boston mom, 19:16:04 11/23/18 Fri
OP here...unfortunately my location is not set as of yet, though I hope to remain to the southwest of the city. Driving isn’t a worry...I used to commute in and out of Chicago for undergrad (yikes), so if there’s a school that someone believes would be a nice fit I’d love to hear about it, especially since the living situation is so fluid at the moment. The reason why I ask is that some schools in my area in the Midwest were either open to older transfers...or really not. Thanks! (NT) -- Sorry it isn’t more specific! :-/, 21:35:00 11/23/18 Fri

Not sure if Harney Pender Keady take senior lady transfers but they may be closest for you. Dunleavy Boyle Bremer have a few college-age dancers but are more southeast (Hanover MA if you want to google it). (NT) -- Hope that helps a little bit., 21:48:39 11/23/18 Fri
O’Shea Chaplin I’m sure takes older transfers and has classes all over the Boston area. I can also recommend Inishfree MA—I know of several college-age (and older) dancers from the school both currently and in the past. From what I’ve observed, it seems most schools in NE region are very supportive of senior dancers. The biggest factor for you besides travel time will probably be the size of the school. All depends on what you’re looking for. (NT) -- Good luck—don’t think you can go wrong here!, 22:57:26 11/23/18 Fri
If I were southwest of the city, I'd go with Harney, no question. Inishfree is really far away (Concord, Wakefield, Wayland, Framingham according to their website) for someone SW of Boston. Looking at the competitor list for the 22+ group at the O, I see the following MA schools represented: (inside) -- mom of senior lady, 06:30:43 11/24/18 Sat

Some more numbers and details inside -- Retired dancer, 10:21:29 11/25/18 Sun

Thank you so much! A little less intimidated now :-) (NT) -- ., 12:31:53 11/24/18 Sat

Subject: Costume switch?

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ID mom CT
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Date Posted: 14:53:00 11/23/18 Fri

Thinking of using different dress designer, anyone have experience with ID costume design? Recommend or not and why? Are their prices same as others or higher?

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Love ours good fit and came on time (NT) -- happy, 19:00:30 11/23/18 Fri
See main board for more opinions on ID Costumes before you order (NT) -- Suggestion, 11:37:49 11/26/18 Mon
Poor fit stiching off bad service sorry. Not the only on from our school with issue. poor resale too (NT) -- dm, 09:44:29 11/28/18 Wed

Subject: Happy Thanksgiving, board readers. As some of you guessed correctly, there was another crazy post from the UK stalker. Every time he posts I block his IP but that only seems to keep him away for a short time.

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I know nothing about that guy but he seems to pop up all over the place. What’s his deal? Mental illness? Just unable to let shit go? (NT) -- Let it go!!, 17:53:53 11/22/18 Thu

Option #2, I think. (NT) -- just a guess, 07:49:38 11/23/18 Fri

Thanks for trying to keep his drivel out of here :) (NT) -- dm, 07:01:46 11/25/18 Sun

Subject: New blackout feis alert! The Murray Winter Feis on January 20th. Blackout and no wigs!! Second chance for prelims too! Sign up today on feisweb.

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Subject: New Irish Dance novel published

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Christie Sever (Happy)
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Date Posted: 16:41:14 11/21/18 Wed

I'm excited to tell you that I just published "Sound the Warning." This is an historical fiction book about the Penal Laws during the 18th century in Ireland. The target audience is 8-14 year olds, but older kids like it too. I don't know about you, but in all my history courses here in the USA, I never even heard of the Penal Laws. It wasn't until my daughter became an Irish dancer that I learned about them. I thought that today's children need to hear about this historical period so I did something about it! My characters are USA twins(one of whom is an Irish dancer) who time travel to Ireland and have all sorts of adventures there, so it's a fun read for children. They come away from the book having learned a lot of Irish culture and history. If interested, the book just went live on Amazon.com. Here is the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Warning-Children-World-Book-ebook/dp/B07JPLQRS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542198224&sr=8-1&keywords=books+christie+sever

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Subject: What is the name of the photographer that took official stage pics? Thx

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Date Posted: 15:09:35 11/20/18 Tue

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Shamrock photography, shamrockphoto.com (NT) -- ., 15:37:40 11/20/18 Tue

Subject: Cozy Airbnb unit In Greensboro for 2019 World Championships- great value!!

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Date Posted: 13:40:49 11/20/18 Tue

Come & stay in our clean, modern, private and recently updated Airbnb while you are in Greensboro in April 2019. We want our place to be your home away from home while you are competing. Price per night is less than $100 US! Check out our reviews via the link below. Message me with questions or to book.
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28009822?s=51

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CLRG competitions usually require families to stay in the reserved hotel block or pay exorbitant per-day admission fees. (NT) -- Just a heads up, 11:09:44 11/21/18 Wed
Block generally isn't required for Worlds. We did not stay in an approved hotel in Glasgow (NT) -- K, 11:31:20 11/24/18 Sat

Blocks are required in the US, its how the conventions are paid for. UK uses entrance fees. (NT) -- HTH, 13:01:52 11/24/18 Sat
There is always a block when Worlds is held in North America. (NT) -- Dm, 12:51:28 11/25/18 Sun

Subject: January Feis

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Date Posted: 08:39:18 11/20/18 Tue

Does anyone know the date (and school) of the new feis in Manchester NH this year? Trying to plan ahead. TIA!

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North American Feis Commission lists it as January 20 with Murray Academy being the host. (NT) -- hth, 09:35:28 11/20/18 Tue
New winter feis -- Murray Academy Feis Committee, 20:07:46 11/20/18 Tue
Black out!!!! Whahoooooooo!!!! (NT) -- 😄, 12:38:14 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: LOST in Hartford - Small black, gold and green velvet cape for solo dress - please let me know if you found it!

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Subject: Viewed my daughters set on dance bug. It appears blurry and not clear. Anyone else have similar experience?

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My dd's was very clear and good quality (NT) -- nice momento, 06:32:31 11/20/18 Tue
That’s just the initial version. -- DM, 06:35:41 11/20/18 Tue
How do you access? -- Nemom, 14:05:11 11/20/18 Tue

When you purchased it at vendor, they supplied directions with an access code for your set. You set up your account and enter the code. And no action shots in New England (NT) -- Hth, 17:29:54 11/20/18 Tue

Yes, they clarified that the first version would be replaced with a better quality. They were prompt in their email response! (NT) -- dd, 05:18:06 11/21/18 Wed
I just ordered my daughter’s set. Go to dancebug.com (NT) -- Feis mom, 05:49:32 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: I like Hartford!! Providence convention center so crowded. Considering you spend most of your time in the ballrooms I will take the space.

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Hartford -- Lisa, 21:11:16 11/19/18 Mon
Love the venue but they are in desperate need of more food vendors, especially for coffee and breakfast items! (NT) -- jig mom, 04:08:27 11/20/18 Tue

Agree with this. Kids getting there at 6AM for start time at 8, we need healthy breakfast choices. -- DM, 05:57:35 11/20/18 Tue

There was a nice coffee place over past the bar on the second floor. It was tucked into the corner by the door and someone had to point it out to me, but they had coffee, tea, muffins, snacks, bottled water and soda (NT) -- Very nice, 08:38:16 11/20/18 Tue

One coffee place to service hundreds of people is not enough. More importantly, it was not open when for those of us at venue before first comps. (NT) -- jig mom, 09:14:37 11/20/18 Tue

There are many things I miss about Providence, but I like being able to quickly find a bathroom with no line when necessary! (NT) -- Big deal IMO, 10:48:07 11/20/18 Tue
My daughter doesn't eat meat or dairy and we had HUGE issues finding appropriate food. Very little available for those with dietary restrictions. Everything else was fantastic, we love how much space there is in Hartford. (NT) -- K, 11:33:35 11/24/18 Sat

Subject: Marks for teams? Will these be posted online?

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Date Posted: 11:34:06 11/19/18 Mon

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I wondered the same....it wasn't posted last year either and I don't understand why -- ceili, 06:01:23 11/21/18 Wed
Only teachers get the team marks. (NT) -- DM, 06:36:24 11/21/18 Wed

Subject: Shout out to the boys and men who danced today- with music sets too fast , too slow, or impossible to hear you all did brilliantly!

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And I thought my son was going crazy...glad he was not hearing things! (NT) -- DM, 18:10:33 11/19/18 Mon

Subject: Oh Providence, how I miss you!!!!!

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We do too. Can't they get out of that stupid 5-year contract and get us back to Providence? Please? (NT) -- we hate Hartford, 17:15:12 11/17/18 Sat
Sorry, but there is so much space here that I can’t go back to those crowded rooms (NT) -- I like hartford, 18:09:34 11/17/18 Sat

Bigger rooms, but still can't get a seat for the life of me with everyone camping. If I'm going to have to stand for 13-hour days I'd rather do it in Providence (NT) -- Not a Hartford fan, 10:56:35 11/18/18 Sun

I am the most pessimistic person I know and even I have to admit I didn't experience this once along all 3 days. I was in and out of ballrooms, almost never left my stuff, and always found a seat. Every time. (NT) -- Dance mom, 09:20:20 11/19/18 Mon

Maybe the ballrooms are better in Hartford, but every single school's "home base" practice room shared by THREE schools?!? Outrageous. (NT) -- Missing Providence, 18:43:02 11/18/18 Sun

Not everyone shared a room. School on end had a room all to themselves. Only one name on their doorway. (NT) -- Hmmm, 20:33:58 11/18/18 Sun

Hartford -- gh, 05:38:49 11/19/18 Mon
Hartford -- Mom, 07:34:47 11/19/18 Mon

Couldn’t agree more - staff and facilities at Hartford were outstanding!! (NT) -- DM, 12:01:03 11/19/18 Mon

Hartford safety issues -- dm, 08:52:07 11/19/18 Mon

I heard this too but have not seen any police or news reports about it. (NT) -- --, 09:17:14 11/19/18 Mon
It was not a shooting ... it was a car chase. It *was* scary but the convention center was not affected. And that could have happened anywhere. (NT) -- Me in NE, 09:22:19 11/19/18 Mon

Yeah a police chase of an armed suspect that was on the loose for quite a while (NT) -- Watched the whole thing go down. They found the guy and he had a gun, 14:09:35 11/19/18 Mon

You watched what exactly go down? The car chase? The man being apprehended? The gun being located? What exactly did you witness? (NT) -- Dancer, 12:02:59 11/20/18 Tue

No OP but I was in Marriott restaurant when chase occurred right outside windows. Police were in that area for a while. There were rumors of shooting at the time and people ran from restaurant. Not saying this is unique to Hartford, but it WAS scary in the moment as I was sitting with my two young children. (NT) -- I know it can happen anywhere., 06:06:21 11/21/18 Wed

Maybe that school paid a premium to have their own space? Schools shared at Providence too. We were in a shared space. And, there is crime in Providence too. Let's be reasonable (NT) -- facts, 11:26:09 11/19/18 Mon
It’s a 5 year contract? I thought it was 2? -- Dancingreel, 20:47:49 11/21/18 Wed

I thought it was 4 :-( Dd will be a senior in high school for year 5. Was really looking forward to one last year in Providence (NT) -- She will be bummed, 17:23:15 11/22/18 Thu

Subject: The December 9th Christmas Feis is open on www.feisweb.com....Get your entries in before the Oireachtats:) One last thing to worry about! Looking forward to seeing everyone. Thank you!

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Subject: How do I remove crystals from old Gray poodle socks thx

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Run an iron over them. Put a thin cloth over the crystals to prevent scratching. (NT) -- hth, 05:53:28 11/13/18 Tue

Subject: The Realt na Nollag feis closes in 6 days but

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no list of judges? Does anyone know? I know it’s busy Oireachtas season, but would like to know before registering.

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Judges -- Mom, 13:30:30 11/20/18 Tue

Subject: Looking for dress rental for this weekend or future

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Bust 38/40
Hips 44
Unsure of length but willing to see what’s out there!

Even if not available for the NE oireachtas please reach out! May be interested for a future need. Thank you!!!

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Refeis that Dress has rentals. They are on Facebook. (NT) -- Sue, 05:01:52 11/15/18 Thu

Subject: Does anyone know who the judges are for Realt na Nollag feis?

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I want to register but can’t find the list of adjudicators.

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The usuals I am sure. Look at last year. (NT) -- Never Changes, 14:35:16 11/10/18 Sat
What are the stages like at this feis? (NT) -- TY, 19:25:46 11/11/18 Sun

grades or champ? (NT) (NT) -- DM, 21:11:23 11/15/18 Thu

judges -- Mom, 13:32:32 11/20/18 Tue

Subject: looking for a teacher!!

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looking for a irish dance teacher at a dance studio in tewksbury, ma on tuesday evenings. kids age 3-15. does NOT have to be a certified TCRG! email smolloy724@gmail.com for more details.

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Subject: Anyone know places to buy Swarovski in Connecticut /Rhode Island or Springfield area?

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Sorry I don't, but since Swarovski's world headquarters is in Cranston, RI maybe give them a call and ask them who their local retail vendors are. I googled for their phone number, which is inside: -- board reader, 16:41:23 11/10/18 Sat

Subject: As a parent of a male dancer in New England, I am extremely upset that the boys are not being permitted to dance on the main stages at the Oireachtas. This is a qualifying event for the hard working dancers and they are not awarded the same opportunities as others trying to qualify. Advanced beginner, Novice and Prizewinner dancers that are not competing in a championship are permitted to dance on the main stage. This is clearly money grab for the organizers.

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I can understand your disappointment in having to be in the Marriott instead of the convention center, but as someone who had trad set girls, I have to say, it is actually quite nice to be "off the beaten track". The stage is championship size and the competitions run much quicker without the hold ups that come from having 100 people in a competition. The area is usually less crowded and more relaxed. I feel your frustration, but you might find you enjoy the experience if you keep an open mind. (NT) -- Just one opinion, 07:04:35 11/09/18 Fri

For "Just one opinion", I agree that trad set ran quickly and efficiently, but if the boys champ stages are running with rotating panels that have to come over from the CC, it might be another matter (NT) -- It will be interesting to see how well this will work, 12:10:21 11/09/18 Fri

Male dancers -- Kmom, 07:19:13 11/09/18 Fri

I was in TS room for most of last year and it could be the size of the room, but stage did not look to be the same size as ones in convention center. I never measured so could be wrong. There will definitely be wait times as the judges in room will have to rotate with other panels; when it was TS all in one room, the judges stayed put the entire day so there was no wait time for each comp. I hope it works out and will wait to see, but definitely understand the reason for disappointment. (NT) -- . . ., 08:38:24 11/09/18 Fri
I was disappointed when I saw that on the schedule (NT) -- I love to watch the male comps!, 12:05:08 11/09/18 Fri

Not a money grab at all. It looks like they are trying to have awards start at a reasonable hour. (NT) -- jig mom, 08:46:30 11/09/18 Fri
That is a shame. Love watching the boys and men compete on the main stages. Won’t get to see them this year if they are in the hotel. (NT) -- DM, 09:02:25 11/09/18 Fri

Results were bad the first night because the announcer didn’t know what he was going. (NT) -- OP, 09:05:03 11/09/18 Fri
It’s less than a five minute walk between center and hotel (NT) -- No reason you can’t watch the boys, 10:17:33 11/09/18 Fri

Well, not if you're a mom of a girl who's in between rounds. Lots of us would go back and forth between ballrooms but we're not going to leave our daughters to wander all the way over to the Marriott (NT) -- Disappointed too, 12:07:24 11/09/18 Fri

Families at our school had dancers dancing at the same time in both locations last year. Our teachers and families had no problem watching both. (NT) -- Agree it’s not far., 16:55:18 11/09/18 Fri

It is not a championship size stage and these boys are preparing for WC on large stages. This is insulting and it is clear that NE doesn’t care about boys or boys competitions. We pay A LOT more for entries than dancers in traditional set competitions. (NT) -- OP, 09:03:29 11/09/18 Fri

Would guess not many boys know the difference -- DM, 07:07:13 11/11/18 Sun

Um, I suspect you're wrong about that. I know our TCs have the minimum champ stage and the minimum grades stage taped off on the studio floor and dancers are drilled to use the correct size stage. Movement across the whole stage and in all corners is an important thing to show the judges. I know my dd is fairly new to champs but we can definitely tell the difference, and she is definitely aware at a feis if a stage is significantly smaller than it should be (NT) -- Affects the way she executes her choreography, 09:22:26 11/11/18 Sun

Um, impressive that your “ new to champs” dancer can tell that a stage is 4 ft. Smaller. Wait til she gets to the Royal Hall in Glasgow she’ll be shocked at the size. (NT) -- DM, 16:31:06 11/11/18 Sun

I said "relatively new", she's been in prelim for a year and a half now. Compared to the 9 1/2 years she spent in grades, it definitely still feels new to us. But when a dancer is trained to use 480 square feet, they are going to feel cramped on a 320 sq ft stage. Obviously people can tell the difference or there wouldn't be so many complaints before we even get there. And she's not talented enough to see Glasgow, but thanks. Not everyone will get there (NT) -- Loving her journey, 08:48:26 11/12/18 Mon

A year and a half is not relatively new. She should train on different stages to develop adaptability. There are rules about stage size, yes, but nothing is guaranteed. Dd's TC makes sure her dancers are prepared for anything. (NT) -- love our TC, 17:59:56 11/15/18 Thu

Just a thought -- DM, 09:31:47 11/09/18 Fri
Are you absolutely sure it won't be a champ sized stage? IF it turns out to be a champ stage, will that make it a bit better? (NT) -- ?, 10:30:21 11/09/18 Fri
I completely agree that the men and boys should be on the main stage! (NT) -- Another parent of a male dancer, 10:59:22 11/09/18 Fri
Is any group really entitled to a certain stage or area? Why? (NT) -- Thought, 11:12:40 11/09/18 Fri

BINGO! Everyone works hard ... soloists and trade sets! -- DM, 11:51:37 11/09/18 Fri

Not even a close comparison, and I have both a soloist and TS dancer (NT) -- C'mon now, 12:07:58 11/09/18 Fri

So they don’t all work hard? I’ll agree if the stage isn’t proper size it’s an issue. But if the debate is location they all deserve to showcase their talents. -- DM, 13:49:44 11/09/18 Fri

It’s not about working hard. They’re two completely different levels of competition and should be treated as such. -- My 2 cents, 17:13:29 11/09/18 Fri

Yes, I believe so. Soloists preparing for worlds deserve a more prestigious stage and environment (NT) -- Not be banished to a remote location, 12:09:37 11/09/18 Fri

You need to get off your high horse. You want to complain about something. Kids a few years ago had to dance at a fish market at the WORLD'S (NT) -- That a problem, 20:20:09 11/19/18 Mon

I agree with your disappointment, but am curious as to how it's a money grab. Entries are already in, so no one is now looking at the schedule and thinking "oh, my little advanced beginner will be on the main stage, I'm going to enter". And spectators don't pay beyond the family fee that was already paid (NT) -- Not following your thinking, 12:13:06 11/09/18 Fri
Boys have so many advantages compared to girls (percentage of competitors who WQ as one) that I just can't get myself worked up over the fact that they have to be on off-central stage where they can't be the center of attention. The schedule shows that in the time it takes one girls competition to complete a round on Friday, SIX boys competitions will complete their round. I just don't have a problem with them taking the main stages to get the much larger girls comps through in a timely manner. (NT) -- My 2 Cents, 14:37:57 11/09/18 Fri

But the girls have always been on the main stages. How will replacing the boys comps with trad set comps make any difference? (NT) -- Trying to understand your 2 cents, 18:27:54 11/09/18 Fri

Let’s put the u13 girls championship in the Marriott...if it’s all the same. (NT) -- Ridiculous, 18:32:46 11/09/18 Fri
Another thought ... -- DM, 04:15:24 11/10/18 Sat

More than half of these judges are from Ny/NJ. Possible to have entire panel of 9 judges from North America (NT) -- Liked to have had more overseas, 04:22:51 11/10/18 Sat

I don't think anyone was trying to pit TS dancers against male soloists (more inside) -- TS mom, 12:51:41 11/10/18 Sat
Boys get advantages; therefore they should be relegated to the small room adjacent to the convention center. This is a QUALIFYING event. They are trying to qualify for the World Championships. Dancers doing traditional set do one round. This is such an insult to these hard working men. NAME AND SHAME THE PERSON THAT DID THE SCHEDULE. And refund those parents for the non-championship size stage and sub par experience. (NT) -- So unfair, 15:21:02 11/10/18 Sat

Basically you are insulted that your kid is not center stage and the center of attention. Deal with it. We've had to deal with boys being the center of attention for ages. (NT) -- ***, 20:03:32 11/10/18 Sat

Omg. In a sport where the guys work just as hard as the ladies, you’re pulling the the “they’re lucky cuz they are fewer” card?? Do you have any idea how lonely it is for these guys? No, of course you don’t. Because if you had one, you’d never relegate them to the hinterlands or be happy about them having been so, so shut your enabled trap: (NT) -- Shut it., 21:23:34 11/10/18 Sat

Having said that, we’re glad not to have to walk so far and to be away from the damned teary girl drama. So... (NT) -- ....stuff THAT., 21:26:08 11/10/18 Sat

So, a win-win situation, then. Perfect! (NT) -- !!, 06:57:11 11/12/18 Mon

"Name and shame the person that did the schedule"???!!! Seriously?? do you do this a a local feis where the stage doesn't your standards? If your dancer can adapt to the size/location of his stage then maybe he's not ready/able to be a Worlds dancer. (NT) -- jig lover, 07:38:13 11/11/18 Sun

I hear what you're saying and understand the frustration and disappointment, BUT as the mom of a TS dancer last year, it is a really lovely room. And the stage was built for the O's last year, so there's no reason to suppose that the stage built for the room this year won't be the proper size. Personally am way more concerned about how rotating panels will affect the flow of the day, rather than just keeping the TS judges in that room and letting the rotating panels float between ballrooms (NT) -- Fear the comps will be badly behind schedule, 17:10:40 11/10/18 Sat
The organizers of the regional championship that work tirelessly and very diligently on this event should be insulted that you refer to it as a money grab. And guess what...if you dont like it and it doesnt work to spotlight your dancer..dont go! -- DM, 07:18:26 11/11/18 Sun
Some other thoughts inside -- Try to find the positive, 06:47:36 11/13/18 Tue
As a former boy dancer, I get that frustration. I always liked being on the big stage. I'm also concerned about the hoards of family for the TS comps filtering in and out of the main halls whilst championships are underway. (NT) -- sounds like a mess, 00:48:28 11/14/18 Wed
Male boy dancers mom -- Mom, 17:05:30 12/01/18 Sat

Subject: Who in NYC sells crystals to replace some missing ones on dress? I don’t want to order. I want to go to an actual store.

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M&J Trim, 1008 6th ave between 37&38 (NT) -- :), 08:38:24 11/08/18 Thu
Joyce Trimming and B&Q are half a block from M&J on 38th between 6th and 7th Avenues if M&J doesn't have what you're looking for. (NT) -- Good to have options!, 08:55:00 11/09/18 Fri

Subject: Southern CT State Feis

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The Lenihan teachers would like to thank everyone for attending the Southern CT State Feis on Sunday. Many of you attend our feis every year and we are very grateful to have you back each time. To the first timers, thank you for coming and hope to see you again!
We also want to thank our tireless volunteers. Dancers, moms, dads, and siblings, we could not possibly run a successful feis without them!
Thanks again and see you in the spring!

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Thank you for another great feis. We’ve been attending your feis for years because it’s always so well run (NT) -- DM, 04:40:38 11/08/18 Thu
Thank you, Lenihan school! (NT) -- dm, 13:40:51 11/08/18 Thu

Subject: Dancer recalls and places at Nationals but doing trad set at NEO

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Can someone explain how a dancer goes to nationals and places but is dancing Tset at NEO??

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As long as they have not placed in prelim in the last year, they aren't breaking any rules (NT) -- why does it matter, 04:35:41 11/06/18 Tue

They have to place in Prelim to go to Nationals! (NT) -- Lydia, 05:57:24 11/06/18 Tue

Not if they’re u8 or u9. Which I imagine is the case. (NT) -- DM, 06:33:40 11/06/18 Tue
I'm not familiar with that rule... my understanding is that dancers are entered in their regional Oir by their TC (the danceer can be in open, prelim, prizewinner, or any level, really). If they qualify for Nationals at their Oir, they are eligible to go to Nationals. (NT) -- ., 06:34:20 11/06/18 Tue

There are no qualifications for U8 and U9 to attend Nationals. Teacher's discretion. (NT) -- hth, 06:52:21 11/06/18 Tue
You're partially right, partially wrong. (More inside) -- The rules are complicated, 06:49:25 11/08/18 Thu

You are mistaken if the dancer is u8/u9. That group can do NANS under teacher discretion, without having to qualify at all. If they've recalled at NANS but have not yet placed in Prelim, they can absolutely do Trad Set at the O under the current rules. To me it would seem like a step backward for the dancer, who clearly must belong in O solos if they recalled at NANS, but it breaks no rules. (NT) -- no big deal either way, 16:44:01 11/06/18 Tue

Subject: Room Available - Marriott - King Size Bed

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I have a room available at the Marriott - King Size Bed -
2 Nights November 16th and 17th - send me your email and I will contact you.

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Very interested -- DM, 09:33:19 11/05/18 Mon
Also interested -- Colleen MacVarish, 09:38:36 11/05/18 Mon
If its still available I am also interested (NT) -- Tracy, 09:48:03 11/05/18 Mon
Yes, very interested -- Trisha, 09:57:15 11/05/18 Mon
Room has been taken -- MP, 11:07:30 11/05/18 Mon
Room -- Karen, 17:39:31 11/13/18 Tue

Subject: We're still kind of newbies, but having been to both Lenihan feiseanna this year, I wanted to say thanks to the organizers and volunteers for a well-run feis

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It's always such a packed feis but it still runs so smoothly. I love the centralized announcements in the gym and the amazing stage hands and other volunteers. Everyone was so kind despite it being a long day with so many people to deal with. Also like the rotating judges in the gym. Thank you for giving our kids the opportunity to compete right before Oireachtas!

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We weren't able to attend this year, but agree it's a very well run feis - one we look forward to attending. (NT) -- MARO DM, 08:40:55 11/05/18 Mon
Loved the feis, we will definitely be back next year! (NT) -- Mary, 09:16:06 11/05/18 Mon

Subject: What just happened? Someone injured at the feis today?

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Lenihan -- Attending mom, 10:37:29 11/04/18 Sun

Poor thing! If any relatives are reading, know that we all wish her speedy healing. (NT) -- dm, 07:06:17 11/05/18 Mon

This strikes me as just flat out nosey. (NT) -- What did this concern you?, 06:26:03 11/05/18 Mon

Oh my gosh - someone expresses a kind concern for another individual and you make something nasty about it. (NT) -- What's wrong with people?, 07:26:58 11/05/18 Mon

It's probably the same person who is always policing others' level of "entitlement" (NT) -- dm, 09:03:16 11/05/18 Mon
Where was the "kind concern" expressed by the OP? The person who expressed concern (dm) did not sign off the same as OP (--). OP's question showed no concern. Just a "give me the details of what happened." (NT) -- My observation, 12:18:34 11/05/18 Mon

Connotation can be taken in different ways. Relax and focus on the kids. Oireachtas is creeping up on us. (NT) -- :), 15:20:07 11/05/18 Mon

Subject: Dress for sale-

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Beautiful Taylor of Belfast orange and black solo dress. Its listed at feisdresses.com Its made for a slim teen and is listed in the 13-15 year old category. I live in the New England area if you need a dress before Oireachtas. It 550.00 OBO

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Subject: Dance Floor for Sale!

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Date Posted: 08:29:47 11/03/18 Sat

8 X 12 dance floor for sale, consisting of interlocking numbered wooden squares. 2 rolls of shower pan liner included. Excellent condition. Located in western CT. Please contact for more information. Thank you!!

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Cost? (NT) -- curious, 07:23:56 11/05/18 Mon

Dance floor -- CT mom, 21:39:33 11/05/18 Mon

Subject: Has anyone done the schedule for the Aux Gym at the Lenihan Feis?

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I gave it a go... what group is your dancer in? (NT) -- Handy Manny, 16:23:38 11/01/18 Thu
See inside -- DM, 19:38:19 11/01/18 Thu

Thank you! With Open and Prelim groups run concurrently, I wasn't quite sure how to do it. (NT) -- prelim mum, 07:08:46 11/02/18 Fri

Subject: Is the printable version of the Lenihan schedule up on their website? I can’t seem to find it

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Subject: Lenihan Feis - will there be a Dress room to hang dresses for sale?

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Subject: New to Prelim - can someone help with what 'run concurrently' means? Thank you!!

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Means they run together/at the same time as, though not judged as one competition. :) (NT) -- Hope this helps :), 21:44:55 10/30/18 Tue
So in the case of 2 prelim comps running concurrently, the first comp listed will dance their heavy round, then the second will dance their heavy round, and then the first will dance their lights, etc (NT) -- HTH, 04:12:59 10/31/18 Wed
Thank you sooo much!! (NT) -- DM, 07:06:26 10/31/18 Wed

Subject: Southern CT State Feis Schedule

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Schedule inside the first reply. A few notes- we have combined quite a few competitions. Any competitions with a "/" between them have been combined.
A few of the earlier championship competitions will dance soft shoe first. This is because several dancers in each of those competitions are dancing a figure first, so they will already be in soft shoe.
Competitions up to and including u14 in the Main Gym and Auxiliary Gym will dance 3 at a time.
Our schedule for the contemporary sets in the foyer is a little different this year. We will start that stage right at 8:30 and your set competition may come up before your preliminary competition.

Looking forward to a great day on Sunday!

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Schedule -- Feis Committee, 11:40:40 10/30/18 Tue
A printable copy of this schedule will be on our Facebook page and on lenihanirishdance.com ASAP. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 11:41:34 10/30/18 Tue
Question on "Competitions up to and including u14 in ... Gym will dance 3 at a time." 3 at a time for both SS & HS? -- DM, 12:05:15 10/30/18 Tue

^^^ THIS is an important question. Can't do stage calculator without it. (NT) -- TIA, 14:05:01 10/30/18 Tue

You might be best served by contacting the feis committee directly with your question. They may be too busy to check the board regularly so close to the feis. (NT) -- trying to help, 17:23:31 10/30/18 Tue

Could some kind soul calculate the time for auditorium? -- Marmom, 18:06:33 10/30/18 Tue
When does the Feis start? not on syllabus (NT) -- Thanks, 22:04:15 10/30/18 Tue

Start times are all on the syllabus. 8:15 for figures, 8:30 for champs. (NT) -- --, 06:09:55 10/31/18 Wed

When is lunch break in auditorium, before or after comp 657? (NT) -- DM, 22:20:41 10/30/18 Tue

Did anyone do the stage calculator? It would be most appreciated (NT) -- Dm, 10:56:24 11/02/18 Fri

Yes please!!! (NT) -- DM, 20:46:33 11/02/18 Fri

Subject: Hagen-Kavanagh Feis

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Date Posted: 20:39:02 10/26/18 Fri

Hello to our New England Friends!

The Hagen Kavanagh feis has waived its late fee and we would love to welcome you to beautiful Long Beach, NY on Saturday, November 3. We have waived our late fee and will accept entries until Tuesday.

Our feis offers 4 hand, contemporary set, and traditional set competitions and we have a wonderful panel of adjudicators and musicians from near and far.

If you have any questions I would be happy to help.

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Have you posted a schedule? (NT) -- Dancingreel, 08:30:48 10/31/18 Wed
Stage Schedule, please!!! -- -, 08:59:29 11/01/18 Thu

Subject: Ridiculous

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Date Posted: 09:29:25 10/23/18 Tue

I think Voy should change it’s name to the bash board... do you think the Odwyer school intentionally wanted this to happen?? It was their very First Feis and obviously have some things to work out.. it was nice to see a different style Feis rather than being crammed in a highschool Gymnasium with bumpy slippery floor taped right over the gym floor.. look at some of the positives and give them a chance to work on the negatives...

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However, they have been to and worked many others--so saying this was 'all new' doesn't quite cut it. (NT) -- just sayin', 09:43:37 10/23/18 Tue

Going to a Feis for a couple of hours and putting a Feis on are two totally different things (NT) -- Just Sayin, 09:59:29 10/23/18 Tue

We arrived at 7:45 and left at 5:30.. I loved the venue and the big space. Besides not hearing the Music, ceili in the middle of the day and the loud practice floor (which I’m sure they will tweak all valid complaints for next year) I liked the feis. Oh and don’t forget they had a bar and the Pats game on which was a plus!! (NT) -- Just sayin, 10:32:26 10/23/18 Tue
AND THIS IS WHY WE RETIRED FROM ID a lot of DRAMA and $$ for nothing for a future of success yes maybe a few will succed in the future but the sacrifice for many is not worth it! (NT) -- AA, 11:34:04 10/23/18 Tue

You retired but still post on an ID message board to complain about others?? (NT) -- ., 07:25:46 10/24/18 Wed

Was thinking same! (NT) -- Move on!, 11:12:51 10/24/18 Wed

If you retired from ID, why are you on here ranting in all caps? Also if youd retired due to drama as you claim, you were probably at a bad school and a transfer might have been a less dire solution. (NT) -- old mom, 07:45:03 10/28/18 Sun

In response: let's just get it out there: (more inside) -- kim, 12:12:29 10/23/18 Tue
I agree, while there were some issues, and some easy enough to address next time (additional speakers on stages 3 and 6) we will be back. We too were there from 7:40 through 5:30 and found all of the volunteers very friendly and helpful. They ran the feis differently to try to get dancers different judges. We will be back too. Thanks for another great area feis. (NT) -- :), 12:18:02 10/23/18 Tue
Not ridiculous -- Lostirish, 13:10:28 10/23/18 Tue

Just so the people in the back of the room can hear it: "ONE musician for FOUR stages." And they were surprised about negative feedback. Enough said (NT) -- Seriously, 19:39:01 10/23/18 Tue

Been to plenty of feisanna with one musician for four stages. Albany comes immediately to mind. Harvest Time just had one for six in the large gym (NT) -- Not necessarily a problem, 04:16:12 10/31/18 Wed

I don't think they intentionally wanted this to happen, but they had to have a clue with that crazy schedule! (NT) -- It's not rocket science, how many feisanna are in the area to based off of?, 13:11:04 10/23/18 Tue
I think that everything that went wrong is entirely fixable. Maybe focus on that. (NT) -- Peace out, 15:17:31 10/23/18 Tue
Trying to be more positive here too! We will probably go again next year. My daughter danced and won beautiful medals. She thought it was great being there all day with her friends too. Volunteers were helpful! I really appreciated their help/schedule table in the stage room. I also appreciated the police and fire presence. Thank you volunteers! (NT) -- It wasnt that bad!, 18:06:08 10/23/18 Tue
TC has experience staffing other feises, chairing Oireachtas etc. I think people had expectations the feis would be smoother and it’s not like they’re being unforgiving of small kinks. Consumers with many feis choices letting off steam. (NT) -- This is all fair IMO, 03:22:28 10/24/18 Wed

Please name the feiseanna this TC has previously run. (NT) -- that's pure fiction, 06:04:03 10/24/18 Wed

Hansen keohane, oireachtas... Need more? (NT) -- smh, 14:43:39 10/24/18 Wed

No, sorry, I do not believe that the O'Dwyer TC runs the Hansen-Keohane feis. (NT) -- ridiculous statement, 16:05:33 10/24/18 Wed

The post did not say she RAN the Hansen Keohane feis. It said she had experience STAFFING others. That statement is correct. That is where she was a TC before opening her school. Also she is an adjudicator and has co-chaired the NEO multiple times. I think she believed she has a better scheduling idea than all these established well-run feisanna and it did not work out. (NT) -- Not ridiculous, 06:05:09 10/25/18 Thu

Schedule was ridiculous -- *, 13:44:59 10/24/18 Wed
She’s judged enough to know better! (NT) -- Annoyed, 15:31:28 10/24/18 Wed

She’s not a judge - get your facts straight! (NT) -- Know better, 15:33:05 10/24/18 Wed

Oh yes she is!I've (NT) -- Get YOUR facts straight!, 15:41:32 10/24/18 Wed

Since 2010.FYI (NT) -- Eyeroll, 15:44:57 10/24/18 Wed

Sad when someone posts a lie and says "get your facts straight". Clearly YOU need to get YOUR facts straight. She is in fact a judge. (NT) -- and you signed it "know better"! lol, 19:21:53 10/26/18 Fri

Reminds me of some else. Think orange. (NT) -- Hahaha, 04:48:42 10/27/18 Sat

1st. feis: Provide feedback in respectful tones, please -- Former Feis Organizer, 15:50:34 10/24/18 Wed

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Subject: Grade exams
Author: Shauna [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:03:43 04/23/19 Tue Hi everyone! Does anyone know of feis’ in New England hosting grade exams? Is there an updated list anywhere? Thank you! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Dunleavy Boyle Bremmer hosts them in June, usually along with their feis. Excellent response to email inquiry. (NT) -- HTH, 15:37:05 04/23/19 Tue Grades -- Dancer, 09:16:32 04/24/19 Wed

Subject: How many Globes did the NE Region bring home? Maybe our new exciting regional Director will have a Globe party!
Author: NE Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:52:33 04/23/19 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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There were 2 globes won in solo rounds (u14 girls and U21 mens) (NT) -- . . ., 08:18:59 04/23/19 Tue Who is the new exciting regional director? (NT) -- Congratulations!, 08:58:04 04/23/19 Tue HPK took home 3 for Ceili/Figure -- BFD, 11:45:53 04/23/19 Tue What was clear is that certain NE schools are way above others O’Shea, Harney Kenny Murray McCenery saw some others in a Ceili from NE and clearly did not belong (NT) -- Ss, 11:58:06 04/23/19 Tue I don’t get it. Kenny did not get a Globe. (NT) -- Do you like those schools or not?, 12:17:28 04/23/19 Tue I think you need to further explain that statement. Who doesn’t belong? (NT) -- Confused, 16:01:03 04/23/19 Tue Clearly the OP doesn’t belong go away before someone drops a house on you (NT) -- NE STRONG, 11:35:30 04/24/19 Wed McCenery? Lol, new school? (NT) -- Had to bring a laught!, 13:23:00 04/24/19 Wed Comments to make fun of a spelling error, spells laugh with a "t", well played... (NT) -- Mr. Irony, 13:50:24 04/25/19 Thu It ‘‘twas meant to be there, thank you for turning a joke into something far to foul. (NT) -- Learn to lighten up, you seem up tight, 22:19:50 04/25/19 Thu

Subject: So it exciting it looks like many alloys all of the New England dance schools that went to world recalled Congrats to all!!!
Author: Ss [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 21:07:30 04/22/19 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Been in ID for 15 plus years and I’ve no clue what an “alloy” is. However congrats to those NE dancers and teams that recalled. (NT) -- 🤔😬, 08:04:38 04/23/19 Tue Medals? Maybe.... (NT) -- Just as confused, 09:43:06 04/23/19 Tue

Subject: READY SET LOGO! The deadline has been extended to June 1 for anyone who'd like to design the Logo for the 2019 NERO. If there are any art-loving tech savvy students or parents who'd like to design next year's Oireachtas logo please submit to KanaleySchool@gmail.com titled "NERO 2019 Logo Entry".
Author: Colleen Kanaley Dow [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:48:24 04/22/19 Mon READY SET LOGO! The deadline has been extended to June 1 for anyone who'd like to design the Logo for the 2019 NERO. If there are any art-loving tech savvy students or parents who'd like to design next year's Oireachtas logo please submit to KanaleySchool@gmail.com titled "NERO 2019 Logo Entry". [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Why not compensate an actual artist? (NT) -- Sets a bad example, 18:09:07 04/22/19 Mon Totally disagree. Gives one of our own a chance to shine! (NT) -- DM, 04:14:23 04/23/19 Tue How does it set a bad example?? You are dismissing talent without seeing enteies (NT) -- Strange Comment, 06:38:14 04/23/19 Tue Just meant that artists should be paid for their work and by commissioning free work it diminishes that -- Can't pay the bills with "exposure", 12:53:52 04/24/19 Wed

Subject: Bracken Feis Weekend
Author: Bracken Feis Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:48:41 04/17/19 Wed It’s not too late to register for the Bracken Feis Weekend! -Registration closes on Sunday April 21st at 7pm. -No late fees! (There was a short period of time that a late fee was being charged. We believe we have refunded all late fees. If you were charged a late fee and have not received a refund please contact us at brackenfeis@gmail.com.) -Sashes for all preliminary and open championship placements. -Unique awards for top 3 open championship. -Trophies for top 3 preliminary championship. -Out-of-Region Panel of adjudicators: • Justine Ward-Mallinson – Manchester, UK • Gavin Doherty - Belfast • Tim O’Hare - Chicago • Kathy Dennehy - Chicago • Patricia Gilchrist Kelso - Toronto • Sinead Gilchrist-Sharkey - Toronto • Anne Marie O’Donnell – Toronto • Bernadette Dillon Gavin – Chicago • Mary Bryan – Toronto We hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thank you so much for a wonderful judging panel! Happy to see some new faces in New England (NT) -- DD, 07:50:01 04/21/19 Sun Very happy to see some out of region adjudicators-thank you for putting this panel together (NT) -- x, 08:56:43 04/22/19 Mon

Subject: Left hard shoes at Lenihan feis in the large gym in the stands near stage E. Long shot, but wondering if anyone may have grabbed them by mistake or maybe someone turned them in. I checked with the school where the feis was held and they don’t have them. I’ve contacted Lenihan. Thanks in advance!
Author: Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06:37:48 04/13/19 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Hard shoes -- Mom, 06:53:23 04/13/19 Sat

Subject: Anyone know where we pick up wristbands next week? Are they given out at the hotel, or the convention center? I've seen it done both ways and don't recall reading about this in the recent updates. Thanks.
Author: feismum [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:43:31 04/09/19 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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See the CLRG website and/or FB page. Best to read for yourself. (NT) -- -, 15:09:08 04/09/19 Tue someone who has already arrived posted on main board that their hotel gave them printout of their reservation and were told to take it to convention center to pick up their wristbands (NT) -- hth, 07:54:26 04/12/19 Fri

Subject: Bracken Feis Weekend Calling All Prelim Dancers
Author: BrackenFeis [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:04:56 04/09/19 Tue Prelim Dancers, are you still chasing that last 1st you need? Don't miss the Bracken Feis Weekend (April 27 & 28th), two days to go for it and the last chance to qualify for Nationals before the deadline! Hope to see you there, register at Feisweb.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does anybody know if there a Dress room at Worlds
Author: NE Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:02:21 04/09/19 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: NAIDC Room Available - Sheraton in the room blocl
Author: Sad to miss [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:38:32 04/08/19 Mon Room available at Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre 189 CAD/night Dates can be shortened but must fall within the reservation range. King Room available July 1-7 Email if interested. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Room Taken! (NT) -- Sad to Miss!, 16:07:05 04/12/19 Fri

Subject: Worlds room
Author: Dance mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:11:58 04/08/19 Mon Room available at Baymont Inn and Suites, 2001 Veasley Street, Greensboro. Check in Friday, April 12-check out Tuesday, April 16. 2 double beds. 4 wristbands. 79.99 + 10.20 tax per night. Please leave your email if interested. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: They say they will post on Twitter. @LenihanSchool
Author: K [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:42:08 04/07/19 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Thoughts so too. But nothing there (NT) -- Ah well, 11:29:13 04/07/19 Sun Results are up on Feisweb (NT) -- ., 15:10:23 04/07/19 Sun The cell signal at the school was really bad - I had no service while inside. I'm guessing that was the issue (NT) -- dm, 20:02:10 04/07/19 Sun

Subject: Results being posted anywhere today please thx
Author: Homesick [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:32:14 04/07/19 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Worlds Hotel Rooms Available Thursday night 4/18
Author: Text 773-294-2598 [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:13:02 04/06/19 Sat Three rooms available at Proximity hotel on 4/18. One double double and two king rooms. Text me 773-294-2598 if interested. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: What happened to the results being posted from the CT Irish dance Feis? No results in over 3 hours!!
Author: What gives? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:56:08 04/06/19 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Results on Feisweb (NT) -- C, 18:29:57 04/06/19 Sat Oh thank you! (NT) -- ., 19:09:25 04/06/19 Sat

Subject: The June 9th Irish Heritage Dies is open on www.feisweb.com. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Author: Feis committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:06:05 04/04/19 Thu [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I know you meant Feis but what a typo! (NT) -- thanks for the chuckle, 16:18:14 04/04/19 Thu

Subject: Hotel
Author: Dm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:34:51 04/03/19 Wed I need to transfer my room at Worlds to another family. Does anyone know how to do that?TIA [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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When I've transferred rooms in the past, I've just added their name to the reservation. (NT) -- I think that may be all you need to do., 15:40:59 04/03/19 Wed

Subject: Bracken Feis Schedule Q
Author: NC Mom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:17:29 04/02/19 Tue Flying in from out of region for the double Feis weekend. Wondering - do these feiseanna typicall run late/past 4pm? Have an open u13 & Open u14 dancer. Also - does New England post times for each dance? The southern region does not - so wondering. Thanks in advance! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The NE region typically doesn't post times for each dance (more inside) -- DM, 12:56:13 04/02/19 Tue

Subject: Does anyone know when the stage schedule will be out for the CT Irish Dance Championships Feis this Sautrday?
Author: Trying to plan [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:48:11 04/01/19 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Posted last night on Facebook - the Gray School of Irish Dance (NT) -- HTH, 04:52:23 04/02/19 Tue Schedule -- Irritated, 07:59:06 04/03/19 Wed I wish prelim was later, too- but they probably did what they could based on some huge numbers for prelim/second chance prelims? Good luck to your Open dancer. (NT) -- m, 08:40:58 04/03/19 Wed Everyone has their own preference, I guess. My dd was thrilled, she loves afternoon comps when she can get up at a normal time and get ready at her leisure (NT) -- Not a morning person, 14:55:39 04/03/19 Wed

Subject: Congratulations to the new Regional Director Thomas Braken!
Author: Change is always good! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:38:14 04/01/19 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Best wishes to the new Director! Brenda Crossen Finn was AMAZING! Fantastic director and person! She will be missed! (NT) -- memo, 09:38:56 04/03/19 Wed

Subject: Is there a vendor list available anywhere for the Lenihan feis?
Author: DD [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 08:32:37 04/01/19 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: World's Hotel Room Available
Author: Ann Kohler [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:13:37 03/31/19 Sun We have a room available at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, Fri. April 19th and Sat. April 20th for the World competition. Two queen beds,dancer rate applies, $300. Let me know if you are interested. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: World's Hotel Room Available
Author: Ann Kohler [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:06:24 03/31/19 Sun We have a room available at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, Fri. April 19th and Sat. April 20th for the World competition. Two queen beds,dancer rate applies, $300. Let me know if you are interested. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Sorry if this was posted but I haven't seen it: is it possible that CT. Irish Dance Championships will split opens oldest age group into u23 and 23+?
Author: TIA [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:03:48 03/29/19 Fri I realize it's not huge at 18, but wondering. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wondering if they’ll split 16+ prelim (NT) -- I don’t think they split last year, 19:46:19 03/29/19 Fri I doubt they'll split these comps as they didn't last year. I truly hope they don't. Dd and her TC prefer big comps. (NT) -- mom of senior lady, 05:24:34 03/30/19 Sat No split - big group - will they all show? (NT) -- /, 07:02:06 04/02/19 Tue I really don't think 18 dancers is a "big" group; 40 is a big group. Sounds like same parents that want grades split at less than 20 (NT) -- jmo, 07:54:55 04/03/19 Wed Group is 34 I think. (NT) -- ?, 08:58:57 04/03/19 Wed Yes 34 dancers in prelim 16+. I didn’t want it split for the large number, but because of the large age range (NT) -- Feeling old, 11:36:22 04/03/19 Wed That makes sense- not the you feeling old part :) but the age range would definitely make a difference. Good luck! (NT) -- !, 06:40:29 04/04/19 Thu The initial poster was referring to the oldest OPEN group which is 18. I apologize for the confusion, I was responding to original post, not the prelim post. I agree 16+ for prelim is on the low side. They could offer u18 as a double age group then 18+ I suppose. (NT) -- . . ., 15:31:19 04/05/19 Fri

Subject: Does anyone know if for the ICC feis' vocal competitions, we can have a karaoke track as a backup? Thanks
Author: A Dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:57:08 03/27/19 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Probably would be best to contact the feis committee to ask. (NT) -- sorry I don't know, 17:45:12 03/28/19 Thu

Subject: What is the rule for tanner and younger dancers?? DD is U9 and I thought it was against the rules?
Author: Confused [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:34:29 03/26/19 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Just so you can find the rules for yourself in the future, they are on the CLRG.IE website under rules; tanner applied to face only is not allowed; tanned legs are fine. See inside for exact wording -- hth, 06:02:41 03/27/19 Wed When do girls start to wear obvious stage makeup in this region? Only U12 and above? (NT) -- ? newbie, 08:41:33 03/28/19 Thu U11 (NT) -- .., 11:23:36 03/28/19 Thu This makes me a little sad, tbh (NT) -- ., 06:17:56 03/29/19 Fri Agreed (NT) -- mom of a u11, 06:45:19 03/29/19 Fri

Subject: Anybody have insight about the second chance prelims for CT Irish Dance Championships in CT? Will the timing be close for both comps or will the second chance comp end up at the end of the day? Trying to figure out just how late we will get home... ;)
Author: ? [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:17:08 03/26/19 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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IME they follow the same order morning & afternoon. -- also doing 2nd chance, 14:10:27 03/26/19 Tue I have actually seen it done both ways. We were once the 1st prelim comp and then the last 2nd chance prelim comp. It all depends on numbers and timing of that particular feis. I don't think you can count on anything from previous years or other feisanna -- dancemum, 08:30:33 03/31/19 Sun

Subject: Boston/Cambridge Schools
Author: . [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:19:25 03/24/19 Sun Are there any Irish dance schools that hold classes in Cambridge, MA or downtown Boston? Thanks! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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O’Shea Chaplin have classes in Brighton and Watertown. -- HTH, 07:17:48 03/25/19 Mon Goulding School in Medford (NT) -- DM, 09:06:23 03/26/19 Tue

Subject: Hey, would anyone be willing to explain how Prelim competitions go? New to the level
Author: A Dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:11:15 03/23/19 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Congratulations on moving up! More inside -- HTH, 09:49:29 03/24/19 Sun More on marks and awards -- HTH, 09:54:33 03/24/19 Sun You can also choose which dances you do. -- Inside, 07:34:46 03/28/19 Thu If you can ... I found it very helpful to WATCH a prelim comp before having my child participate in one. They work very differently than grades comps and when numbers are small, go quickly. Good to follow whole thing from check in to awards. (NT) -- Dance mom, 07:08:40 04/01/19 Mon

Subject: Grandover Resort Available for April 18- April 22 Worlds
Author: Karen Brunelle [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:21:09 03/15/19 Fri We have a room available at the Grandover Resort 2 queen beds for April 18th thru April 22nd for Worlds Competition, let me know if you are interested in more information. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Is this room still available? I am interested/desperate. (NT) -- Sr dancer, 13:52:58 03/31/19 Sun