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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: Accommodation at Worlds

Author:
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: 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!

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

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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: 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: Inishfree Feis

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

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Thank you!
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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

Author:
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: Changing schools

Author:
Curious
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Date Posted: 14:03:40 01/28/19 Mon

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: 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: Nationals Qualifiers

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

Author:
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

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

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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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GSF Committee
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Date Posted: 05:38:14 02/02/19 Sat

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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!

Author:
Murray the Moose
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Date Posted: 19:45:48 02/01/19 Fri

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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.

Author:
A Dancer
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Date Posted: 23:36:35 01/28/19 Mon

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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: Blackout- no bling?

Author:
Annoyed
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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!

Author:
Murray Feis Committee
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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: Does anyone know if there will be dress room at the Shamrock feis?

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Date Posted: 20:30:40 01/28/19 Mon

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Subject: Regarding Shamrock School Feis

Author:
Sheila
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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: 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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DD
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Date Posted: 10:40:23 01/28/19 Mon

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Subject: Shamrock School Feis

Author:
Sheila
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Date Posted: 07:10:25 01/25/19 Fri

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

Author:
Tracy
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Date Posted: 05:23:58 01/25/19 Fri

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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Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 20:56:44 01/23/19 Wed

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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!

Author:
Rose & Shamrock
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Date Posted: 19:44:22 01/23/19 Wed

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!

Author:
Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 13:03:39 01/23/19 Wed

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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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Colleen Dow
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Date Posted: 11:55:41 01/23/19 Wed

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

Author:
Dancemom
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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: Murray feis

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Dm
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Date Posted: 17:41:43 01/22/19 Tue

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: 2nd Chance Prelims added to O'Rourke Feis

Author:
LuAnn O'Rourke-Boyd, ADCRG
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Date Posted: 13:55:06 01/18/19 Fri

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: Worlds Hotel Available - Grandover Resort and Conference Center

Author:
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: 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!!

Author:
Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 11:19:18 01/19/19 Sat

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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: Any results posted anywhere from todays fees

Author:
tia
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Date Posted: 15:43:50 01/19/19 Sat

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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: Wig tutorial

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Wigged out
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Date Posted: 13:39:48 01/21/19 Mon

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

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Subject: Murray Academy Winter Feis!

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

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Date Posted: 15:43:09 01/19/19 Sat

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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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Date Posted: 18:38:33 01/17/19 Thu

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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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Date Posted: 14:42:51 01/17/19 Thu

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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: 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: 07:48:38 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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Date Posted: 20:04:52 01/16/19 Wed

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

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

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Date Posted: 08:12:52 01/17/19 Thu

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 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: Shamrock Feis

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Shamrock Feis Committee
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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 Blackout Feis Schedule?

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Anxious
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Date Posted: 11:36:22 01/16/19 Wed

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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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Date Posted: 08:07:47 01/15/19 Tue

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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: 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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Dance mom
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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: 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: 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: Jubilee dance floor tiles

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dancemom19
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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: Inishfree's 27th Annual Feis on Sunday, Feb. 24th is now open for entries on Feisweb.com.

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

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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: Grade Exams 3/2

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DM
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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: 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: UK major, All Scots/ Great Britain championships

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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: 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: 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: Feis na Nollag 2019

Author:
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!

Author:
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!

Author:
Admin
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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: 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: HAPPY “BIRTHDAY” TO ALL OUR DANCERS!!!

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

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

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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: 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: DRURY INN WORLDS ROOM FOR SALE

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Worlds Hotel
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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: 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

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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: 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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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: 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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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: 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: Lost necklace at Saugus,MA feis

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

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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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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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Email me at kjscala@gmail.com Thank you!

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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: 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: Accommodation at Worlds
Author: Ciara Chaomhanach [ Edit \| View ]	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. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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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Subject: Lenihan feis
Author: Dm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:54:48 02/08/19 Fri Anyone know if Lenihan feis is happening in April. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: Looking to Sell
Author: Ann [ Edit \| View ]	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! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: Inishfree Feis
Author: Julie [ Edit \| View ]	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! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does anyone know if there will be shuttles between the host facility and the overflow hotels in Greensboro?
Author: Thank you! [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:32:32 02/05/19 Tue Older relatives hoping to attend, but can’t walk that far. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: FEIS na Nollag
Author: Donny Golden School [ Edit \| View ]	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. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Changing schools
Author: Curious [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:03:40 01/28/19 Mon Has anyone changed schools because dancer not moving up? Did it help? Did you regret it? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: 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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Subject: Nationals Qualifiers
Author: DM [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:03:32 02/02/19 Sat Is there a listing anywhere of the Nationals Qualifiers from the NEO? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: Shamrock Feis only gave out final placements in Preliminary. No soft/hard shoes. Hadn't seen that before. Common?
Author: opalw [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 15:14:01 02/03/19 Sun Just curious! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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
Author: Liz [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:10:18 02/03/19 Sun Is Shamrock posting results today anywhere? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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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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!
Author: Murray the Moose [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 19:45:48 02/01/19 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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.
Author: A Dancer [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:36:35 01/28/19 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: Blackout- no bling?
Author: Annoyed [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 14:58:59 01/27/19 Sun All the Murray dancers wore lace sleeves. Lace is bling isn’t it? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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!
Author: Murray Feis Committee [ Edit \| View ]	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! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: Does anyone know if there will be dress room at the Shamrock feis?
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Subject: Regarding Shamrock School Feis
Author: Sheila [ Edit \| View ]	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 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: 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...
Author: DD [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 10:40:23 01/28/19 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Shamrock School Feis
Author: Sheila [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 07:10:25 01/25/19 Fri 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 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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
Author: Tracy [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 05:23:58 01/25/19 Fri 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 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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.
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 20:56:44 01/23/19 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: 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!
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:03:39 01/23/19 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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".
Author: Colleen Dow [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:55:41 01/23/19 Wed Looking forward to some great ideas from the New England Region. Thank you everyone who has submitted their entries so far! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does anyone know if there is a store that sells the black long sleeved leotards in Massachusetts
Author: Dancemom [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:55:42 01/21/19 Mon ISO a store selling a long sleeved black leotard [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: Murray feis
Author: Dm [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 17:41:43 01/22/19 Tue Anyone know when the Murray schedule will be out. Looks like they extended entries till tomorrow night. Trying to figure out schedules for weekend [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: 2nd Chance Prelims added to O'Rourke Feis
Author: LuAnn O'Rourke-Boyd, ADCRG [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 13:55:06 01/18/19 Fri 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". [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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: 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!!
Author: Feis Committee [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 11:19:18 01/19/19 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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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