Clair McEvoy and Leon Diggins celebrate after winning the Austi Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Dome on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan Higgins
A CROWD of over 800 people enjoyed a top class night 0f entertainment in the Dome on Saturday as couples competed in the Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ fundraiser.
“We raised a lot of money on the night. We’re still counting it,” said Austin Stacks Chairman, Aidan O’Connor.
“The crowd we got was huge and the entertainment was just awesome. I met a guy at the interval and who hadn’t been to a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event before and he said he wouldn’t miss one again after Saturday night,” continued Aidan.
Twelve couples took part in the event and they received huge support from their families and friends, many of whom brought big banners to encourage them.
There were also big screens set up so those who weren’t near the stage got a better view. After paying the €20 entry fee, the audience also had the opportunity to buy votes for their chosen couple. It was €2 for one vote and €5 for three. Eighty percent of the vote was decided by the public and 20% by the judges.
The couples danced individually and in a big group in the course of the night and showed that all the hard work over the past six weeks was worth it.
In the end it was Clair McEvoy and Leon Diggins who were deemed the winners much to the delight of their ‘fans’.
Aidan O’Connor thanked all involved in such a great night, especially, the dancers, Maria Hickey, Siobhan Naughton and Jackie O’Mahoney. All proceeds raised go towards the purchase of the Nun’s Field up in Connolly Park.
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The winners of the Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event, Clair McEvoy and Leon Diggins. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in The Dome were, from left: Brenda Roche, Kelly Macken, Martina McDonald, Annette McDonald and Collete Macken. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Host Brian Hurley with the ladies taking part in the Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ night. Photo by Ryan Higgins
Nicky O’Sullivan and Joanne O’Driscoll strut their stuff in the Dome. Photo by Ryan Higgins
Yeah Baby! Aaron McLarnon put on the moves in the Dome on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan Higgins
Sarah Griffin and Sean Hannafin in action in The Dome on Saturday night. Photo by Ryan Higgins
Judges Aidan O’Carroll, Honor Hurley, Tim Moynihan and Elma Walsh in the Dome on Saturday night. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
The dancers with host Brian Hurley (right) backstage in the Dome before the show. Photo by Ryan Higgins
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Billy O’Connor, Jamie Moynihan, Maureen Moynihan and Anazne Cortugxa. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Kate Linehan, Antoinette Moriarty, Anna Linehan, Daniel Linehan and Kerry Fleming. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Anthony Linnane, Mikey Crowley, Evan Lynch and Dara Linnane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Angelina Moriarty, Yvonne Knott and Antoinette Hurley. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Maria O’Regan, Joan Hill, Sarah Barry, Louise McMahon, Angela Moloney. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Noelle Cregan, Ina Keane, Poppy Cregan and Lliy Collins. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Megan Enright, Jack Moriarty, Marie Enright, Anna Ni Loingsigh and Adam Linehan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Mike Leahy and Catsy O’Connor. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, front from left: Ciara Currans and Amy Currans. Back row, from left; Abigail Herrick, Cliona Hurley, Clodagh Currans and Niamh O’Leary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event on in The Dome were, from left: Grainne Galway, Karen Foran, Tara O’Halloran and Stacy Regan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in The Dome were, from left: Sean Colgan, Laura Galway, Veronica O’Riordan, Jason Casey and Fiona Colgan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Some of the contestants performing in the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in The Dome Saturday night. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Some of the crowd attending the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Dome on Saturday night. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
Some of the crowd attending the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Dome on Saturday night. Photo by Adrienne McLoughlin
