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Marion Long, Siobhan Lacey, Carmel Russell, Gráinne Healy and Mary Fortune, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
AFTER two sell-out Strictly Come Dancing events over the past couple of years, Ardfert National School are gearing up to host their first ‘Lip Sing Battle’.
Ten acts will take to the floor at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Easter Saturday, March 31 in what promises to be a fantastic night of fun and entertainment.
Chairperson of Ardfert N.S Parents Association, Anne Marie Russell, is thrilled with the local reaction to the event and has been in undated with offers with people willing to get involved and support the fundraising event.
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Mike Leen, Marcus O’Sullivan, Barry Leen and Jonathan Harmon contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
“We as a committee would like to thank all of our participants for taking part in this fundraiser for Ardfert National School, all monies raised will go towards our much needed school hall. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors, we are very grateful for their continued support.”
Renowned creative director Joe Burkett is busy creating a stunning show filled with iconic artists, amazing performances and some surprise syncing sensations.
Joe added; ‘The participants are busy rehearsing at the moment and everything is going really well. They are perfecting their lyrics and honing their dance moves. It’s going to be a great night. I can’t wait for every one to see the show. Get your ticket fast to avoid disappointment.”
“We’ve got a great group of people who are practicing tirelessly to ensure this fundraiser is amazing. Our 10 acts are all so different and diverse, it really will be a great show.’
The 36 participants are Helena Clifford, Geraldine Lennon, Margaret Cahill, Fidelma Dillon, Carmel Russell, Michael Leen, Marcus O’Sullivan, Barry Leen, Jonathon Harmon, Grainne Healy, Siobhan Lacey, Tony O’Halloran, Betty Stack, Tom Lawlor, Tania Lawlor, Nicola O’Connor, Linda O’Sullivan, Trina O’Sullivan, Siobhan O’Connor, Helena McDonagh, Kirstie Nowak, Cecilia O’Callaghan, Rachel Fitzgerald, Karen Best, Karen Farrelly, Tommy Long, Marion Long, Marilyn Jones, John Martin Lyne, Michelle Clifford, Nicole O’Connor, Ben Rocher, Marion Rey, Mary Lawlor, Catherine Casey, Bernie Slattery.
Tickets are on sale now from all participants, the school and from the Parents Association. Please contact for tickets 0868127968.
Tickets are priced at €20. The show will start at 8pm with DJ Fiona McSweeney spinning the decks until 2am. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Scroll down for photos…
Front; Helena McDonagh, Rachel Fitzgerald and Linda O’Sullivan. At back; Siobhan O’Connor, Triona McCorry, Kirsty Nowak, Cecelia O’Callaghan and Nicola O’Connor, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Helena Clifford, Fidelma Dillon, Margaret Cahill and Geraldine Lennon contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestant Tania Lawlor with sponsor Caroline O’Callaghan of Kerry Wedding Music, in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Benoit Rocher and Marion Rocher, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marlene Jones, Tommy Long and Marion Long, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Betty Stacks and Tom Lawlor, contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The organising committee of the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’, Evanne O’Connor, Antoinette Wiseman, Artistic Director Joe Burkett, Anne-Marie Russell and Bernice O’Sullivan, at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Artistic director Joe Burkett with the committee and contestants in the Ardfert NS ‘Lip Sing Battle’ at the launch of the event at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
