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Susan Lacey, Joan Keating and Fiona Casey, contestants in the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE noise was incredible as the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestants took to the floor for the opening dance and it set the tone for a fantastic night in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
This was the club’s first trip to ‘Strictly-land’ and it’s one they’re sure to re-visit after it was a sell-out success with around 500 supporters packing into the venue.
Creative director, Joe Burkett, had all 11 couples in fantastic shape and they wowed the crowds with various styles of dance throughout the night.
Contestants Elaine O’Donoghue and Pa O’Regan winners of the judges vote at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The judges, Mary O’Donnell, Sharon Phelan, John Brassil and Danny Leane, thoroughly enjoyed it too and were tasked with picking a winner.
They went for Pa O’Regan and Elaine O’Donoghue who danced the Charleston, while Brendan Moriarty and Teresa Gaynor’s waltz captured the public vote.
The proceeds from the evening will go towards the further development of the juvenile teams in both hurling and football and also their senior hurling team, to ensure the club’s growth in the future. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have photos of people enjoying the night later)…
The contestants, judges and organising committee members of the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Cathal O’Regan, Tommy O’Connor and Pa O’Regan contestants in the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Choreographer and creative director Joe Burkett (centre) with judges Danny Leane, Sharon Phelan, Mary O’Donnell and John Brassil in the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Brendan Moriarty and Teresa Gaynor winners of the public vote in the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cormac Slattery and Sarah O’Sullivan contestants in the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The opening dance at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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MC for the night, Brian Hurley, at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joanne Stack and Jason Stack contestants at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Supporters cheering on their favourites at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants Eimear O’Mahony and Tommy O’Connor on stage at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Supporters cheering on their favourites at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants Joan Keating and Liam O’Sullivan on stage at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Supporters cheering on their favourites at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants Susan Lacey and Cathal O’Regan at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants Julianne O’Grady and Stephen O’Flaherty at the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
