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PHOTOS: Married Couples To Take Part In Strictly Come Dancing ‘Mr & Mrs’

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Most of the contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event at the launch at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Included are Paul and Aileen Riordan, JJ and Jill Coffey, Declan and Anne Smith, Maureen and Derry Fleming, Ken and Emer Tobin, Martin and Melissa Nix, Eugene and Susan Farrelly Photo by Dermot Crean

THE wind howled and the rain pelted down outside, as the launch of a ‘Strictly’ with a difference took place last night.

But it’ll be the contestants that’ll be brewing up a storm on the dance floor of the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday, February 8, at a special Mr & Mrs Strictly Come Dancing organised by Tralee Musical Society.

Married couples from all over town and beyond will take part in what promises to be a fantastic night of entertainment and the first event of its kind in Kerry, as there’ll also be a ‘Mr & Mrs’ quiz element to the night.

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The couples will be put through their paces by four choreographers — Oliver Hurley, Honor Hurley, Jackie O’Mahoney and Tara Dore.

The event is being held to help fund Tralee Musical Society’s next production of ‘Ghost – The Musical’, adapted from the hit 1990 romantic fantasy thriller film, in April 2020.

The couples confirmed to take part in the ‘Strictly’ night so far are Sam and Annie Locke, Paul and Aileen Riordan, JJ and Jill Coffey, Declan and Ann Smith, Maureen and Derry Fleming, Ken and Emer Tobin, Martin and Melissa Nix, Eugene and Susan Farrelly and Claire and Christopher McDonald.

Doors open at 7pm with the show at 8pm. The evening will be followed by a DJ till late. Tickets at €20 and can be purchased from all participating couples, from Emma Quirke’s Hair Salon, Maine Street, or just contact the Tralee Musical Society’s facebook page by clicking here. Scroll down for photos…

Ken and Emer Tobin, contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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JJ and Jill contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maureen and Derry Fleming contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paul and Aileen Riordan contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
Declan and Anne Smith, contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Martin and Melissa Nix, contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eugene and Susan Farrelly, contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Annie and Sam Locke, contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
Claire and Christopher McDonald, contestants in Tralee Musical Society’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing Mr & Mrs’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Style From Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing (Part 2)

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Colleen Shortland, Hazel Keane, Darragh Egan and Sophie Long at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

WITH around 600 in Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night, it’s safe to say Causeway GAA’s Strictly Come Dancing was an unqualified success.

As we told you earlier (click here for previous coverage), Lorraine Fitzgerald and Gearoid Quilter were chosen by the judges as winners, while the public vote went to Melissa Kiely and Joe McElligott.

There was plenty style off the dance floor too as our photos show…

Clodagh Bolger, Maisie Falvey and Denise Lynch at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aoife O’Reilly, Ethan O’Connor and Molly Dineen at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sorenta Ivanauskaite, Nathan O’Driscoll and Leanne Barrett at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Louise Moriarty, Michelle Diggins and Michelle Walsh at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Leanne, Gretta and Alan Sheehan at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Christina Dineen, Laura Donegal and Samantha Drury at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Leanna Roche, Kayleigh Lawlor and Michaela Harrington at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lara Niemack, Maja Uhl, Amira Liese, Malvine Dreher at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The choreographers Cassie Leen and Ciara Powell at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Clodagh Houlihan and Rebecca O’Sullivan at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Iseult Ní Chathasaigh and Ceili Byrne at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Stephanie McKenna, Rose Kelly and Sharon McKenna at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paul Geaney interviewed by Tim Moynihan at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Supporters at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Caroline McEnery interviewed by Tim Moynihan at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Supporting Diana and David at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Hundreds Pack Ballyroe For Causeway GAA’s Strictly Fun (Part 1)

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Participants in the opening dance at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

CAUSEWAY pretty much emptied out on Friday night as the GAA club held their Strictly Come Dancing in Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

Around 600 people packed into the venue to watch 12 couples battle it out on the dance floor for the crown of Strictly champions.

Chairman of Causeway GAA, Noel O’Connor, was delighted with the success of the night.

“A lot of work has gone into organising this since just after Christmas. Like I say to everybody, ‘there’s no I in team’, so there’s a great group involved and it’s turned into a great night for the parish,” said Noel.

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Choreographers Cassie Leen and Ciara Powell have been working with the dancers for the past six weeks and they certainly impressed on the dance floor. The audience was also entertained by dancers from Cassie Leen School of Dance at the interval.

The four judges — Kerry footballer Paul Geaney, Cllr Toireasa Ferris, actor Tim Landers and businesswoman Caroline McEnery — were spellbound by the action, but when it came to picking a winner they plumped for Lorraine Fitzgerald and Gearóid Quilter. The public differed however and the most votes were cast for Melissa Kiely and Joe McElligott.

The contestants taking part were; Aisling Leen and Sean Sheehan; Diana Murray and David Magee; Laura Long and Jason Diggins; Aoife O’Connor and Adam Guerin; Lorraine O’Connor and Sean Hegarty; Lorraine Fitzgerald and Gearoid Quilter; Norma Quilter and Barney Quilter; CynthiaBarett and Jordan Brick; Erika Diggins and Gavin Slattery; Joanne Lawlor and Joe Diggins; Melissa Kiely and Joe McElligott and Zoe O’Carroll and Ryan Duggan. Scroll down for photos…

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Participants in the opening dance at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The dancers, judges, choreographers, MC and organisers of the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers Adam Guerin and Aoife O’Connor at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers Gearoid Quilter and Lorraine Fitzgerald at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers Joe McElligott and Melissa Kiely at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers Joanne Lawlor and Joe Diggins at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers Jason Diggins and Laura Long at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers Jordan Brick and Cynthia Barrett at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers Gavin Slattery and Erika Diggins at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers Zoe O’Carroll and Ryan Duggan at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Judges, Tim Landers, Toireasa Ferris, Caroline McEnery and Paul Geaney at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Participants in the opening dance at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
MC Tim Moynihan at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Making some noise at the Causeway GAA Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

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PHOTOS: Super ‘Strictly’ Night From Tralee Musical Society

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The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

MATCH? What match?

If Tralee Musical Society were worried that the Kerry v Dublin encounter might scupper their success on Saturday night, those fears proved to be unfounded as around 500 people showed up last night.

The second ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ was a spectacular occasion in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel and was enjoyed by all who attended.

There was a fantastic line up of participants from Cassie Leen’s School of Dance, the Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre, Cantarina Music and Dance School and Revolution Dance School, who all brought their own style of dance to the floor, from hip hop to musical theatre.

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“We’re delighted with the turnout tonight,” said Ciara O’Callaghan of the organising committee. “It’s a vital fundraiser for the Society and it’s great to see such a crowd here, especially with the Kerry match in town tonight. It’s great for the kids as well to showcase their talents in front of a large audience.”

Judges Joanne Barry, Carmel Russell and Daniel Flanagan certainly had their work cut out for them and had to — with the help of the public vote — choose two winners.

The junior winners were Aine Fitzmaurice and Rian Duffy from the Cassie Leen Dance Company and the senior winners were Michael Everett and Ruby Ryan also of the Cassie Leen Dance Company.  Scroll down for photos…

Megan Arnopp, Holly Arnopp and Hollie Lynch at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ellie Flynn, Kately Mahony, Elise Mulumba and Eliza Browne from Revolution Dance School, contestants in the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cian Lenihan and Aoife Clifford from Dancefit, contestants in the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Michael Everett, Rian Duffy, Ruby Ryall, Aine Fitzmaurice, Emer Enright and Abbie Mulvihill of Cassie Leen Dance Company, contestants in the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Molly Costello, Evelyn McElligott, Ella Smith and Jack McElligott of Oliver Hurley School of Musical Theatre, contestants in the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sorcha Ringland and Matthew Dineen of Cantarina Music and Dance School, contestants in the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rebecca Murphy, Natalie Murphy and Rebecca Harris at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aisling Casey and Mia Duffy, Michelle Clifford, Elaine Ryall, Ciara Powell and Paula Mulvihill at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tara Collins, Sarah Cleary, Sally O’Hara and Rachel Costello at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Chris Shortt, Mia Shortt, Lexi Belle Mulvihill and Stephanie Dowling at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Honor Hurley with Siúna and Brian Hurley at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
In front; Lena Lynch, Nathan Walsh and Jennifer Lynch. At back; Cian Lynch, Jamie Cleary Lynch and Jerry Lynch at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie Murphy and Claudia Murphy at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Róisín Coffey, Kayleigh Bruse and Sherraya O’Connell at the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The opening dance of the Tralee Musical Society ‘Strictly Young Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

PHOTOS: All The Style From Tralee RFC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ (Part 2)

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Tracy O’Keeffe and Rachel Moloney at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

SO hundreds enjoyed the Tralee Rugby Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ last night, with Simon Behan and Amy Kelly proving worthy winners of the judges vote and Andrea O’Donoghue and Declan Smith impressing the public (click here for previous story).

Besides the great outfits on the dance floor, the style was pretty amazing off it too as evinced by our photos below…

Kay Griffin, Mary O’Donoghue and Helen O’Shea at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Rachel Smith and Libby Enright at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shane Durran and Christina Gallagher at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Siobhan Brosnan and Becky Hussey at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Deirdre Lyons and Stephen Leane at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mihaela Lynch and Sheila Kelly at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Joan Buckley and Sinead O’Keeffe at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary Kelly, Lorna Leen and Gillian Twiss at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Siobhan Caulfield and John Halpin at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Riadh Malik and Lauren O’Grady at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ali Guerin, Rebecca Conway and Sarah Healy at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Julie Doyle and Angela Myers at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Karen and Brian O’Leary at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara Mulcahy, Michaela Horan, Nora Scanlon, Rita Knightly and Siobhan Flahive at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ava Jane Fitzgerald and Clair McEvoy at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret O’Connor, Laura O’Connor, Catriona O’Connor and Leanne O’Connor at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The MCs for the evening, Brendan Kennelly and Orlagh Winters at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Julie Brick and Diane O’Grady at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alan and Karin O’Shea at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Rugby Club’s First Try At ‘Strictly’ Is A Resounding Success (Part 1)

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Andrea O’Donoghue and Declan Smith participating in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

A SWELTERING night outside was matched by red-hot dancing inside as Tralee Rugby Club hosted its first ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

Eleven couples took to the floor for a fantastic night of fun and entertainment for the over 500 people present. After a haka to kick the evening off, the opening dance saw contestants don Munster and Tralee RFC gear for an exhilarating start.

As the night progressed, each couple showed how far they had progressed under the tutelage of choreographer Jackie O’Mahoney.

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The four judges tasked with choosing a winner on the night are Siobhan Fleming (Munster Captain), Ciara Griffin (Irish Captain), Mike Keane (Incoming Munster Branch President) and local celebrity and strictly fanatic Kevin Finn.

MCs Brendan Kennelly and Orlagh Winters proved a dynamic duo interviewing the contestants and teasing out the judges opinions.

In the end they went for Simon Behan and Amy Kelly who won €200 for their chosen charity Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus, while the public vote went to Andrea O’Donoghue and Declan Smith who won €200 for the Kerry Hospice.

The 11 couples taking part were; Maura Collins and Joe Quilter, Sharon Hayes and George Philip, Grace O’Donnell and David Fitzgerald, Imelda Roche and Mark Moloney, Marguerite Moloney and Michael Maher, Gina Durran and Simon Coffey, Amy Kelly and Simon Behan, Ríona Kennedy and Eoin Sayers, Nuala O’Connor and Gavin Lyons, Aoife O’Carroll and Pa O’Regan and Andrea O’Donoghue and Declan Smith.

The event was held to raise funds for the redevelopment of their pitches and to support their rapidly expanding juvenile section which has seen big increases year on year. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have more later)…

The judges Mike Keane, Ciara Griffin, Siobhan Fleming and Kevin Finn at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The contestants at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants Andrea O’Donoghue, Nuala O’Connor, Amy Kelly, Ríona Kennedy, Maura Collins at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants Aoife O’Carroll, Grace O’Donnell and Marguerite Crowley at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ríona Kennedy catching a lineout ball in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants participating in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants participating in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants participating in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Getting a leg-up in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants participating in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants participating in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eileen Roche, Therese O’Flaherty and Mairead Roche at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mary Browne, Nuala O’Connor and Amy Roche at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Helen, Cillian and Caragh Coffey at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anne Coffey, Ciara Coakley and Peter Coffey at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Doreen, Sheila and Marilyn Brosnan at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dan Tierney and Tracy Tierney at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Practising the lineout at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Noreen Ashe, Maureen Kennedy and Elaine Kennedy at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants participating in the opening dance at the Tralee Rugby Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

More photos to come later

PHOTOS: Style From St Brendan’s ‘Strictly’ Night In Ballyroe (Part 2)

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Lucy O’Carroll, Shauna Rusk, Ciara McCarthy, Erin Griffin and Clodagh Kirby at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

AS we reported earlier (click here), Ballyroe Heights Hotel was the place to be for a great night of entertainment at the second St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

The 11 couples had great support from the big crowd of over 400 present and Orlaith Hussey and Bobby O’Regan proved popular winners with the public vote while Jerry O’Neill and Katie O’Riordan got the nod from the judges.

We were there to capture the atmosphere and the super style off the dance floor. Scroll down for photos…

Riadh O’Sullivan, Margaret Ragged and Grainne Raggett at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aisling Thornton and Marie Daly at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ellen Lenihan, Michael Everett and Niamh Ferris at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Eileen and Mary Kirby at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Denise Quigley, Danny Costello and Zara Dar at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mollie Savage, Siobhan Hussey and Eilish Harrington at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary Brosnan, Marian Brosnan and Chloe O’Connor at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Judges Mike O’Halloran, Toireasa Ferris, Danny Leane and Vicky O’Sullivan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joan Pototzki, Martin O’Regan and Marian Fitzgerald at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Eamonn Corridon, Rachel Corridon and Brid Corridon at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret Somers, Eileen Somers, Aine Lenihan, Laura Lenihan and Deirdre Lenihan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jen King, Brid O’Connor and Eilish O’Connor at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anita O’Shea, Erika Healy and Luke Stafford at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Geraldine Delaney, Michelle Diggins, Aine Brassil and Kevin O’Carroll at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ina Lyne, Triona Lyne, Kayla Lyne and Katie Lyne at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Maria Rahilly, Aisling Thornton, Jane Sweeney, Miriam Dowling, Chloe Davis and Gerri O’Brien at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joan Lawlor and Mary O’Sullivan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Judge Toireasa Ferris enters the room for the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Donal Moriarty, Denis Moriarty and Jack Moriarty at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Another Fantastic Night For St Brendan’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ (Part 1)

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Morna O’Halloran and Eoin Porter, contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

A MEMORABLE night of dancing and fun was had at the second annual St Brendan’s Hurling Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday.

Over 400 people attended the event with the crowds arriving from early evening, waiting to get a good seat to view the entertainment.

The 11 couples had been practising hard under tutors from the Cassie Leen School of Dance and it showed in their opening performance which was introduced by MC for the evening, Stephen Wallace.

The couples then had a chance to dazzle the judges — Mike O’Halloran, Toireasa Ferris, Danny Leane and Vicky O’Sullivan — with their individual dances.

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In the end there were two winners with Orlaith Hussey and Bobby O’Regan taking the public vote, while Jerry O’Neill and Katie O’Riordan impressed the judges the most to be the outright winners.

The 11 couples taking part were Killian Wolff and Noreen Lovett; Bobby O’Regan and Orlaith Hussey; Eoin Porter and Morna O’Halloran; Jack McCarthy and Lynn Moriarty; David Fitzgerald and Lynn Moriarty; Eamon Kirby and Kathleen Finnegan; James Allman and Sarah Casey; David O’Mahony and Linda Hickey; Noel Lenihan and Michelle Lyne; Seamus Skinner and Joanne Lawlor and Jerry O’Neill and Katie O’Riordan.

A fantastic night then and loads of funds raised for the future development of hurling at the club. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have photos from the audience later)...

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Jerry O’Neill, Louise Moriarty, Lynn Moriarty and Jack McCarthy, contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Joanne Lawlor, Orlaith Hussey, Linda Hickey and Sarah Casey, contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Geraldine Delaney, Gerard Hussey and Caroline Casey at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eamonn Kirby and Kathleen Finnegan contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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James Allman, Michelle Lyne and Noel Lenihan contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Fionan Horgan, contestant David Fitzgerald and Clodagh Sheehan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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MC for the evening Stephen Wallace (back, centre) with judges Danny Leane, Vicky O’Sullivan, Mike O’Halloran and Toireasa Ferris at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in the opening dance in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club Strictly Come Dancing at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Photos of the style OFF the dance floor can be seen by clicking here

PHOTOS: Meet The Contestants In St Brendan’s Hurling Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

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The contestants and organising committee in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S all systems go for the second annual St Brendan’s Hurling Club’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

Many of the 22 contestants gathered at Curby’s Bar in Ardfert village for the launch of the event, which takes place in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday, December 2. It’s clear they can’t wait to take to the dancefoor, such was the enthusiasm in evidence at Curby’s.

The judges will be revealed on the night but the MC has already been confirmed and it’s none other than Offaly senior football manager and local man, Stephen Wallace.

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Tickets are available from club officers and are pretty scarce at the moment so you better get them soon if you want to go. It sold out the last time and the expectation is it will do so again.

Also check out the St Brendan’s Hurling  Club Facebook page for updates. Scroll down for photos of the couples (missing couple Eoin Porter and Morna O’Halloran)

Eamonn Kirby and Kathleen Finnegan contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Orlaith Hussey and Bobby O’Regan contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gerry O’Neill and Katie O’Riordan contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Michelle Lyne and Noel Lenihan contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Killian Wolff and Noreen Lovett contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lynn Moriarty and Jack McCarthy contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Louise Moriarty and David Fitzgerald contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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James Allman, Seamus Skinner and David O’Mahony contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the launch in Curby’s Bar on Saturday night. Missing from photo are their dance partners Sarah Casey, Joanne Lawlor and Linda Hickey respectively. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Meet The Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Contestants

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Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Sarah O’Sullivan (Colette’s Hair Care) and Cormac Slattery (CTS Casey Construction Ltd). Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S just three weeks away now and all that practice looks like it is paying off for the dancers in the  Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

They gathered on Wednesday night at their clubrooms for a photoshoot and the sense of fun and camaraderie was evident among all contestants as they went through some routines.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 4, at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel and choreographer Joe Burkett will have them in tip-top shape by that time.

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.

Tickets for the event are €20 and are available from committee members. For more details visit the event’s Facebook page. Scroll down for photos of the contestants…

Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Teresa Gaynor (Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club) and Brendan Moriarty (Ballyheigue Centra). Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Joan Keating (Kingdom Party Pals) and Liam O’Sullivan (Ballyheigue Community Centre). Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Fiona Casey (Spa Seafoods) and Willie Joe Leen (Flahives Bar). Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Emer O’Mahony (Armour Interactive) and Tommy O’Connor (Griffin Structural Steel). Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Michelle O’Brien (Style Council) and Danny Casey (Foley’s Spar Tralee). Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Susan Lacey (Ballyroe Heights Hotel) and Cathal O’Regan (Kieran O’Sullivan Buses). Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Joanne Stack (Mike Gaynor/Timmy Mahony Construction) and Jason Stack (North Kerry Fuels). Photo by Dermot Crean

Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Samantha Drury (Kerryhead Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre) and Aaron James (Kittycat Jewels). Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Julienne O’Grady (Tina’s Hair Salon) and Stephen O’Flaherty (Prims On The Run). Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing, Elaine O’Donoghue (Joe Burkett Theatre Company) and standing in for her partner Pa O’Regan (John Lyne Agri) is the choreographer for the event Joe Burkett. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants in Ballyheigue GAA Strictly Come Dancing practising their moves. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Ballyheigue GAA Looks Forward To Its First ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Event

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The Ballyheigue GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Organising Committee, Tracy Quill, Fiona O’Sullivan, Cara Flahive, Risteard Ó Fuaráin and Ger Slattery at the launch of the event at the club grounds on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT may be seven weeks away, but excitement is already building in the village of Ballyheigue as the club prepares to hold its first ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ night.

A launch night was held at the club grounds on Thursday evening where many of the contestants gathered for photos and chat about the event which will take place on Saturday, November 4, at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

The organisers are being tight-lipped about the judges and the couples have yet to be paired off, but with seven weeks to go, choreographer Joe Burkett will have them gliding gracefully across the dance floor by the time he’s finished with them.

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The contestants named so far are, in no particular order, Liam O’Sullivan, Brendan Moriarty, Willie Joe Leen, Stephen Flaherty, Tommy Connor, Mark Mulvihill, Cathal O’Regan, Pa O’Regan, Cormac Slattery, Danny Casey, Aaron James, Joan Keating, Teresa Gaynor, Fiona Casey, Joanne O’Grady, Emer O’Mahony, Angel Hussey, Susan Lacey, Michelle O’Brien, Elaine O’Donoghue, Sarah O’Sullivan.

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.

Tickets for the event are €20 and more details about the night will be released in due course, so save the date.

The contestants and organising committee at the launch of the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event at the clubhouse on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Emer O’Mahony, Tommy O’Connor, Michelle O’Brien and Willie Joe Leen at the launch of the Ballyheigue GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event at the clubhouse on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Meet The Couples In Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

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Grainne O’Sullivan, Catherine O’Sullivan, Amy Quirke and Norma O’Connor, contestants in the Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT’S gonna be another night to remember!

The Austin Stacks club has revealed the dancers who will take to the boards of the Dome in over two weeks time for their annual  Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser.

It’s a huge night for the Rockies with hundreds of people attending every year and this time a record number of couples are taking part.

As this year Austin Stacks are celebrating the centenary of the club, the theme of the night, “Dancing through the decades” will reflect this.

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The audience are in for lots of surprises, as the event will showcase dance styles and music from the last 100 years.

Last night, the 14 couples were officially revealed at Austin Stacks clubhouse in Connolly Park.

They are currently busy rehearsing with choreographer, Jackie O’Mahoney, who has already noted that the standard is incredibly high this year.

Each dancer has been sponsored by a local business and the club are extremely thankful to them for their support.

All of the funds raised on the night will go towards the Nun’s Field development at Connolly Park. The dancers have each chosen a charity, and the winning couple will receive a cash donation of €500 for their chosen charity.

Tickets for the night are available from Garveys, Supervalu, Rock Street. Ticket price includes entry to the Locals Night at The Dome which takes place after the event.

There will be a prize for the best dressed male and female on the night, so put on your best attire and be in the Dome on August 26 for a night to remember.

This year’s dancers are pictured below (missing are Sean Dukes and Sarah Hobbert)…

Maree O’Connor (Eamon Costello Ltd) and David Malone (Inspired).
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Sandra Leahy (Tralee Chamber Alliance) and Mark Teahan (Tralee Printing).
Pa Fitzgibbon (The Greyhound Bar) and Polly Gill (Kingdom Food And Wine).

Gerard O’Reilly (The Ashe Hotel) and Grainne O’Sullivan (Power Travel).
Kevin Cotter (MJs Diner) and Norma O’Connor (Kirbys Brogue Inn).
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Kayrena Slattery (John Lane & Sons) and Fr Francis Nolan (Accord Tralee).
Irene Kavanagh (The Rose Hotel) and Michael Murphy (Crag Caves).
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Anne Marie Nelligan (North Kerry College) and Pa Lynch (Lee Strand).
Catherine O’Sullivan (TK Maxx) and Mike Hurley (Gloria Jeans Coffee).
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Ann Harty (CH Chemists) and John Flynn (JF Flynn Construction).
Chelsea Conway (Nolans Garage) and Ian Dillane (Moriarty Electrical).
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Diarmaid Barry (Johnston Mooney and O’Brien) and Rebecca Harris (Bathrooms 4U).
Niall O’Connor (Horans Wedding Cars) and Amy Quirke (Dermot Healy Motors).
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The couples taking part in this year’s Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: More From Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ (Part 2)

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The organising committee of Tracy O’Sullivan, Derek Nolan and Aidan Murphy at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE inaugural Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ was a resounding success with over 550 people attending.

As we told you yesterday (click here for previous story), Ivan Parker and Katie McCarthy were deemed the winners but the judges, while the popular vote belonged to Garry Dillon and Eileen Moran.

We were snapping away and here we bring the second part of our photo coverage…

JJ Prior, Katie McCarthy, Brendan Kelly and Joanne O’Mahony at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Fiona Barry and John Keane at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Juliette Rolls, Niall Ó Loingsigh, John Carmody and Susan Farrelly at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Liam Brick, Mary Crowe, Claire Brick and Nigel Crowe at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fr Eamon Mulvihill, Sinead Cotter and Johnny Clifford at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Gina Kelliher and Bernie O’Connell at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anne Marie O’Sullivan, Mary Walsh and Jane O’Connell at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jacinta Lawlor, Ronan Kelly, Damien Lawlor, Tim Lawlor and Anne Lawlor at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tess Clifford, June McAuley and Helen Finn at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Gary O’Driscoll, Noel Griffin and Kieran Finn at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rachel Brassil, Tracy O’Sullivan and Joanne O’Mahony at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Charlotte Griffin and Sinead McCarthy at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Roisin McCarthy and Jennifer Flaherty at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Nellie Carmody, Ann O’Connor, Angela Nolan and Anne Marie Herlihy at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jim O’Sullivan, Eugie O’Sullivan, Ted Shanahan, Mary Shanahan and Margaret O’Sullivan at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The dancers, MC Alison Nulty, choreographer Jackie O’Mahoney, judges Sharon Whelan and John Scroope and Tracy O’Sullivan and Aidan Murphy of the organising committee, at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Great Fun At Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ (Part 1)

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Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE mustn’t have been a soul left in Churchill last night, such was the huge crowd in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel for the GAA club’s inaugural ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event.

Around 500 people were treated to a fantastic night of entertainment as the 11 couples danced the night away with Alison Nulty proving a great MC.

Jackie O’Mahoney had been putting the dancers through their paces for the past few months and all those rehearsals paid off with some stunning performances.

There has to be a winner though and Ivan Parker and Katie McCarthy were deemed the best by judges Martin Ferris, Sharon Phelan, Darragh Ó Sé and John Scroope. The winners of the popular vote were Eileen Moran and Gary Dillon.

The 11 couples taking part were; Sheila Fitzgerald and Fr Eamonn Mulvihill; Rachel Brassil and Jeremy Walsh; Joanne Crowley and Brendan Kelly; Katie McCarthy and James Allman; Sinead Cotter and Johnny Clifford; Niall Ó Loingsigh and Juliette Rolls; Catherine Walsh and Michael O’Brien; Katie McCarthy and Ivan Parker; Veronica Kelly and JJ Prior; Eileen Moran and Gary Dillon; Susan Farrelly and John Carmody. Scroll down for loads of photos from the event (we’ll have many more tomorrow)…

Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Niamh and Ger Carmody at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary Mullins, Bernadette O’Brien, Anne Dunne and Kathleen Curtin at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Isabel Travers, John Joe Hannafin, Patrick Hannafin, Ann Marie Travers and Maeve Hannafin at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jeanette Riney, Mary Kearney and Mary Hannafin at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Margaret O’Sullivan, Samantha Hickey and Margaret O’Sullivan at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cora Carrigg, Rebecca Galway and Carol Anne O’Meara at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sian Clinton and Jennifer Burke at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Garrett Dillon, Kate Dillon, Brian Dillon, Jess Lawman and John Dillon at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Inta Logina, Kristine Sasko and Jelena Bogdanovic at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead Sweeney and Marie Dennehy at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Daniel Walsh, Grainne Murphy and Cathal Murphy at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Catriona O’Mahony, Celine O’Sullivan and Dolores Parker at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Margaret Quirke and Marie Hutchinson at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alan and Lorraine Murphy with Maria and Philip Browne at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Amy Kelly and Tara O’Shea at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers taking part in the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The dancers at the Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Loads more photos to come tomorrow.

PHOTOS: More From Ardfert NS ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Night

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Joanne Lawlor and Alison O’Connor at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

YESTERDAY we brought you all the fun from Ardfert NS ‘Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night (click here for previous story).

A sellout success, it saw 500 people pack the venue to see the 12 couples vie for the crown. Catherine Leen and Gavin Lacey were deemed the judges winners after a dance-off, while Eileen Kirwan and Terry Higgins won the public vote, but the real winner was Ardfert NS which will benefit from the night.

We took loads of photos of the audience and participants, as you can see below…

Cecelia Forde, Noreen O’Callaghan, Karen Browne and Peggy O’Sullivan at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Laura, Aoife and Kitty Higgins at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
A group supporting Eileen Kirwan and Diane Jeffers at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mark Blennerhasset, Angela Byrne and Brendan Blennerhasset at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tracy Wallace, Geraldine Lennon, Antoinette Wiseman and Marie Kirby at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Edel Fitzgerald, Jean O’Hara, Helen Leahy and Claire Kelliher at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Louise Leen and Siobhan Galway at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Therese McQuinn, James Connolly, Michael Connolly, Maria and Philip Brown at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paudie Riordan and Lisa Sinnott at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Supporters at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anita Bodenham and Brian O’Connor meet the audience. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Supporters at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gemma and John O’Mahony introduced to the crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Supporters at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Toireasa Ferris chats to MC Brian Hurley before the start of the dancing. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Marie O’Connell and John Hickey take a bow. Photo by Dermot Crean
The judges, Toireasa Ferris, Aidan O’Connor, Joanne O’Connor and Danny Leane, settle in for the night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Marion Long and Tom Guerin introduced to the crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie Burke and Stephen White take a bow. Photo by Dermot Crean
Diane Jeffers and John Francis introduced to the crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Fantastic Night At Ardfert NS ‘Strictly’ In Ballyroe

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Take a bow…Catherine Leen and Gavin Lacey, winners of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Photo by Dermot Crean

FOR the second Easter Saturday in a row, the Ballyroe Heights Hotel was packed out for a night of amazing ‘Strictly’ entertainment and it took a dance off to decide the winners.

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ organised by Ardfert National School Parents Association, saw 12 couples dance in front of hundreds of people and it was hugely entertaining with Brian Hurley expertly handling MC duties.

The months of rehearsals under creative director, Joe Burkett, paid off as the public was treated to 12 different styles of dance as each couple took on a dance routine. Styles included the Waltz, Salsa, American Smooth and Jive.

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In the end there had to be a winner and in the end, the judges – Toireasa Ferris, Aidan O’Connor, Danny Leane and Joanne O’Connor – couldn’t separate couples JT Deenihan and Helena Clifford and Catherine Leen and Gavin Lacey. A dance-off was held and Catherine and Gavin were then deemed the winners.

There was also a public vote and the 500 people present chose Eileen Kirwan and Terry Higgins. It was a super night of entertainment so well done to all. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have many more tomorrow)…

The dancers in action. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Annemarie O’Flaherty and Brenda McElligott at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sophie O’Connor, Hannah O’Connor, Brenda O’Connor, Mary White and Bernadette White at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The contestants, judges and MC Brian Hurley at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The dancers in action. Photo by Dermot Crean
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At back; Audrey Fortune, Mary Fortune, Liz McCarthy, Anna Milinska. In front; Ella Fortune and Emily McCarthy at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tracy and Maurece Wallace at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ethan and Rachel Fitzgerald, Barbara O’Grady and Sabrina Kavanagh at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rebecca O’Sullivan and Sarah Deenihan at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Diane Jeffers and John Francis in action. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tommy Long and Kathleen O’Connor in action. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kieran Lyons and Marcella Flaherty in action. Photo by Dermot Crean
Deirdre Leen, Chloe Leen, Aoife Leen and Ciara Keane at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Winners of the public vote, Eileen Kirwan and Terry Higgins. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie O’Sullivan, Eileen Mulch, Gerard and Mary O’Sullivan at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Emily and Breanne Barrett at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marguerite Trant and Niamh Keohane at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jean O’Hara and Helen Leahy at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Teresa Treacy, Martina Locke and Paudie Riordan at the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Loads more photos from the event coming tomorrow

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Champs Present €500 Prize To Inspired

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Marie O’Connor, Liz O’Gorman, Dominic Rollo-Walker, Rosie McGrath, Steven Buckley, Yvonne O’Brien, Patricia O’Connor, Sinead Joy, Labhaoise O’Connor, Kerry O’Mahony, and Denise O’Mahony at Inspired on Tuesday. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.

WINNERS of the Kerins O’Rahilly’s Strictly Come Dancing, Rosie McGrath and Dominic Rollo-Walker, were at Inspired, Friary Lane, on Tuesday where they donated their winnings from the contest.

The pair out-danced some stiff competition on Satuday night to win the Judges Vote and chose to donate their €500 prize to the group.

Inspired is a community project, started up in 2014 to empower adults with learning disabilities and give them chances to integrate with the community, find employment, and extend their educational development.

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Rosie said; “I met Marie in town collecting one day for the charity, and I was very curious to what she was doing and who she was collecting for. She took matters into her own hands when services were failing her and her daughter, in terms of further education for her teenage daughter.”

She continued; “I called down and offered to volunteer because I’m a montessori teacher myself, and when I saw the work that they do here, and the subjects that they teach, I was just so impressed and overwhelmed. It’s just amazing. They were the first people we thought of [when deciding on a charity]. ”

Classes such as literacy classes, yoga classes, cookery, drama, gardening are held at Inspired. Marie O’Connor said; “The participants tell us what they would like to do. And we find the tutors and run the classes for them.”

The public vote winners at the Kerins O’Rahillys Strictly Come Dancing event, Ogie Moran and Eileen O’Shea, will also receive €500 to donate to charities of their choice.

PHOTOS: Meet The Churchill GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Contestants

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Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Contestants. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.

THE Oyster Tavern was the place to be for Churchill GAA faithful on Friday night, as their first ‘Strictly Come Dancing’  event was officially launched.

The dancers were introduced to those present, who had a chance to purchase tickets – which will soon be like gold dust – for the event which will be held in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday, April 30 at 8pm.

The 11 couples have been rehearsing diligently under the expert eye of choreographer Jackie O’Mahoney and will no doubt be in tip-top shape by showtime.

The winners on the night will be determined by public vote and judges marks, with the top couple winning €500 for the charity of their choice.

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The 11 couple taking part are; Sheila Fitzgerald and Fr Eamonn Mulvihill; Rachel Brassil and Jeremy Walsh; Joanne Crowley and Brendan Kelly; Katie McCarthy and James Allman; Sinead Cotter and Johnny Clifford; Niall Ó Loingsigh and Juliette Rolls; Catherine Walsh and Michael O’Brien; Katie McCarthy and Ivan Parker; Veronica Kelly and JJ Prior; Eileen Moran and Gary Dillon; Susan Farrelly and John Carmody.

Funds raised from the event will be targeted at the second phase of development of the clubhouse, parking and facilities at the new grounds at Churchill and also for equipment for the juveniles.

For more information on the event, check out their Facebook page . Scroll down for photos of the couples…

Sheila Fitzgerald and Fr Eamonn Mulvihill at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Rachel Brassil and Jeremy Walsh at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Joanne Crowley and Brendan Kelly at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Katie McCarthy and James Allman at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Sinead Cotter and Johnny Clifford at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Niall Ó Loingsigh and Juliette Rolls at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Catherine Walsh and Michael O’Brien at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Katie McCarthy and Ivan Parker at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Veronica Kelly and JJ Prior at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Eileen Moran and Gary Dillon at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Susan Farrelly (missing: partner, John Carmody) at the launch of Churchill GAA’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ at the Oyster Tavern on Friday night. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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PHOTOS: Meet The Contestants In Ardfert NS ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

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Contestants and Organisers of the Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony

STRICTLY Come Dancing Ardfert in association with Ardfert National School Parents Association is hot-stepping its way to the Ballyroe Heights Hotel ballroom on Easter Saturday, April 15.

Following from the hugely successful Strictly Come Dancing Ardfert event last Easter, we will again see 12 couple dances, two show-stopping group dances from the dancers as well as a professional dance from Joe Burkett, creative director with a surprise guest.

This fundraising event is the brainchild of Joe Burkett and Anne Marie Russell who, along with Adelina Baxter, member of the Ardfert National School Parents Association, have been busy at work ensuring a great night’s entertainment is guaranteed.

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On the night, the public will be treated to 12 different styles of dance as each couple take on a dance routine. Dance styles include the Waltz, Salsa, American Smooth and Jive.

“The response to this event has just been overwhelming. We are absolutely thrilled with the support we’ve received so far. It’s a fantastic fundraiser and now that the dancers are all on board, we just can’t wait to get started,” enthused Joe Burkett at the launch of Strictly Come Dancing Ardfert on Monday night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

“We’ve got 24 brilliant dancers again this year who are all eager to get started with their training. I’m sure we can expect great things on the night from this gang.” added Anne Marie Russell, Secretary of the Ardfert National School Parents Association and organiser of the event, “We as a committee would like to thank all 24 dancers for taking part in this fundraising event for us. We understand that they are giving up their time and we would like them to know that we appreciate it. We are very grateful for their help and support”.

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Taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing Ardfert are Marie Connell, JT Dennihan, Grainne Healy, Terry Higgins, Kathleen O’Connor, John Francis, Marie Burke, Brian O’Connor, Marcella O’Flaherty, Marcus O’Sullivan, Anita Bodeham, Stephen White, Diane Jeffers, John Hickey, Eileen Kirwan, Tom Guerin, Gemma O’Mahoney, Gavin Lacey, Catherine Leen, Tommy Long, Helena Clifford, Kieran Lyons, Marion Long and John O’Mahoney.

Rehearsals have started in earnest and presently all couples are doing fantastically well. They are pushing themselves really hard to ensure that the show is as a good as it can possibly be.

Tickets are priced at €20 and are available from the school, the parents association and the dancers. A great night of dance and entertainment is promised, so make sure you get your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Scroll down to meet some off the couples…

Kieran Lyons and Marcella O’Flaherty, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Gavin Lacey and Catherine Leen, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Marion Long and Tom Guerin, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Gráine Healy and Marcus O’Sullivan, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Marie O’Connell and John Hickey, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Anita Bodeham and Brian O’Connor, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Eileen Kerwin and Terry Higgins, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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John and Jemma O’Mahony, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Tommy Long and Kathleen O’Connor, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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JT Deenihan and Helena Clifford, Contestants in Ardfert NS Strictly Come Dancing. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
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PHOTOS: Meet The Contestants In The Kerins O’Rahillys GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

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Shannon McInerney (ProPlan Property Management) Catriona Kennedy, Rose McGrath and Marcella Daly (Kingdom Crash Repairs) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE Brandon Hotel won’t know what hit it!

The blue side of town is set to converge on the hotel next month, as 12 couples will take to the floor for the inaugural Kerins O’Rahillys GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event.

Past players, Kerry GAA legends and entrepreneurs are among the contestants hoping to impress the judges at the event which takes place on Saturday, March 25 at 8pm.

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The contestants were introduced at the launch on Friday night at the clubhouse by Chairman of Kerins O’Rahillys, Haulie Kerins, who revealed details of the event, which has Ballyseedy Garden Centre as its main sponsors.

The couples taking part (and their sponsors) are;

• Ogie Moran (Casey Stephenson Accountants) and Eileen O’Shea (Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant)

• Ger O’Brien (Shore Acre Caravan Park) and Teresa O’Brien (Kelliher’s Electrical)

• Dominic Rollo Walker  (Masters Swimming Club/Tralee RFC) and Rosie McGrath (Benin Casa Montessori/Market Street Veterinary Clinic Eugene McGrath)

• John Fitzgerald (The Brandon Hotel)and Sharon Walsh (Ronan Blocklayers)

• Jessica and Mike Lynch (Cliffords Gala)

• Claire Molloy (Quirke Security) and Paul Ryan (Expeditors Ireland Ltd)

• Trisha Moran (Moran’s Foodstore)  and Declan O’Carroll (Sean Kerins Grasscutting)

• Catriona Kennedy (Bounce Sport and Fitness) and Rob O’Connor (FBD Group)

• Kevin Finn (24/7 Cabs) and Marcella Daly (Kingdom Crash Repairs)

• Martin Nix (Foley’s Spar) and Catriona O’Sullivan (Claire’s Slimming World Tralee)

• John Tigger O’Dowd (Benners Hotel) and Shannon McInerney (ProPlan Property Management)

• John T O’Sullivan (BioAtlantis) and Christina Curtin (Quirke’s Gala).

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The judges for the event come from the world of politics, business and journalism, with writer Billy Keane, Radio Kerry’s Deirdre Walsh, Deputy Michael Healy Rae and Caroline McEnery of The HR Suite casting an eye over the dancers’ moves. Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications and Brian Hurley will be the MCs for the night.

Of course the public will get a chance to vote for their favourites at the event and a charity, chosen by the winners, will benefit to the tune of €500.

Garvey’s Supervalu have also sponsored a great door prize of a luxury one night break for two people, including dinner and bed and breakfast, in the Dingle Skellig Hotel.

This being the first ‘Strictly’ event the club has organised, it’s advisable to get your tickets early.

They cost €20 (€10 for under 15s) and are on sale from Foley’s Spar on the Castlemaine Road, Moran’s Shop on Strand Road, Dowlings Shoes/Sports Shop on Bridge Street and Charlie’s Bar in the Kerins O’Rahillys Clubhouse. Scroll down for photos of the contestants…

Ogie Moran (Casey Stephenson Accountants) and Eileen O’Shea (Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Catriona Kennedy (Bounce Sport and Fitness) and Rob O’Connor (FBD Group) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
Christina Curtin (Quirke’s Gala) and John T O’Sullivan (BioAtlantis) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Martin Nix (Foley’s Spar) and Catriona O’Sullivan (Claire’s Slimming World Tralee) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ger O’Brien (Shore Acre Caravan Park) and Teresa O’Brien (Kelliher’s Electrical) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Trisha Moran (Moran’s Shop) and Declan Carroll (Sean Kerins Grasscutting) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
Claire Molloy (Quirke Security) and Paul Ryan (Expeditors Ireland Ltd) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Father and daughter team, Jessica and Mike Lynch (Gala) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dominic Rollo Walker (Masters Swimming Club/Tralee RFC) and Rosie McGrath (Benin Casa Montessori/Market Street Veterinary Clinic Eugene McGrath) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
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John Fitzgerald (The Brandon Hotel) and Sharon Walsh (Ronan Blocklayers) contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event. Photo by Dermot Crean
The contestants in the Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event with choreographer Jackie O’Mahony (middle row, fourth from right). Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: Down Syndrome Kerry ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Event Raises €20,000

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Strictly Come Dancing presented by Down Syndrome Kerry, INEC Kilarney, Friday 2nd December 2016.
Aidan O’Connor and Claire Molloy at the Strictly Come Dancing presented by Down Syndrome Kerry, INEC Kilarney, on Friday.

THE Down Syndrome Kerry ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ fundraising event took place last Friday in the INEC and it was a fantastic night of entertainment from start to finish, raising €20,000.

The 24 dancers included six adult members with Down Syndrome – Amy Taaffe, Cathal Griffin, Conor Griffin, Jessica Power, Mary Claire McCarthy and Paul Scanlon.

The remaining dancers were Aidan O’Mahony, Aidan O’Connor, Angie Smith, Brendan Fuller, Cathal Flaherty, Ciara Griffin, Claire Molloy, Danielle O’Sullivan, Dermot Moriarty, Eve O’Donoghue, Grainne Healy, Irene Kavanagh, Kevin Griffin, Mary Lawlor, Paudie Power, Sean Taaffe, Susanna Holden  and Tom Lucey.

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The judges for the night were Michael O Muircheartaigh, Toireasa Ferris, Elaine Canning (Soprano and also Vocal Coach on the Voice of Ireland), DJ Gavin O’Leary. The two finalists were voted by the audience.

The winning couple was to be selected by the judges but choosing a winning couple from the two proved impossible so the joint winners on the night were Cathal Griffin and Mary Claire McCarthy and Paudie and Jessica Power.

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The winning dancers Mary Claire McCarthy and Cathal Griffin and Paudie and Jessica Power in the Strictly Come Dancing presented by Down Syndrome Kerry, INEC Kilarney, Friday 2nd December 2016.

“We are overwhelmed with the response to this event and we want thank everyone for their continued support, it means so much to our members,” read a press release from Down Syndrome Kerry. “We are extremely grateful to the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee Community Initiative Programme for their financial assistance and support for this event. We would like to thank our 24 dancers who put in a huge amount of time and effort in preparation for the night and also our choreographer Joe Burkett whose talent and enthusiasm ensured that the show was enjoyed by all.

Down Syndrome Kerry Branch is a vibrant voluntary organisation which provides support to over 260 members and their families throughout the county of Kerry. DSK is financed completely through fundraising. Scroll down for photos...

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Dermot Moriarty and Mary Lawlor in the Strictly Come Dancing event.
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PHOTOS: Great Fun At ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ For Pieta House

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Amanda O'Sullivan, Aoibheann Lyons, Sadhbh Ni Chorcora and Sandra Deloren at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amanda O’Sullivan, Aoibheann Lyons, Sadhbh Ni Chorcora and Sandra Deloren at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

OVER 200 people enjoyed great entertainment at the Ashe Hotel last night, as nine couples took to the floor for ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in aid of Pieta House.

The idea for the event came from Tralee students Katie O’Donoghue and Akeem Molloy who wanted to do something to help the organisation, as they said suicide has touched the lives of so many people in town and they have lost friends over the past number of years.

 

The couples taking part were mainly IT Tralee students and friends and family of Katie and Akeem and after rehearsals under Shannon Monaghan, Katelyn Griffin and Siobhan O’Connor, they had a lot of fun on the night.

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The contestants were Katie Donoghue and Akeem Molloy; Catherine Donoghue and Geraldine Moriarty; Patricia Molloy and Margaret Molloy; Dean Sinnott and Sinead Hoctor; Cathal Kearney and Kelley Burke; Kevin Cullian and Sarah Godfrey; Lisa Curran and Ali Martinez; Wiktoria Wolkanowska and Keith Ó hAnnáin; Jack O’Grady and Sinead O’Hagan.

The Judges for the event were Ciaran McCabe, Cassie Leen, Shane O’Rourke and Alice Chambers and they had their work cut out for them to pick a winner. Eventually they deemed the fleet-footed skills of Jack O’Grady and Sinead O’Hagan to be the best, while the public vote went to Cathal Kearney and Kelley Burke.

There were loads of spot prizes too and  Cassie Leen’s U Crew entertained the audience during the interval, before many went on to the after party in Fabrik nightclub later last night. Scroll down for photos…

The contestants in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The contestants in the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Katie O'Neill, Lena McKenna, Vada Randles and Shauna Murphy at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie O’Neill, Lena McKenna, Vada Randles and Shauna Murphy at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking to the floor for the opening dance at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking to the floor for the opening dance at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dylan Carey, Ryan Dowling and Adelina Nikolajeva at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dylan Carey, Ryan Dowling and Adelina Nikolajeva at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gemma Burke, Laura Burke, Daniel Culloty, Amy and Mary Burke at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gemma Burke, Laura Burke, Daniel Culloty, Amy and Mary Burke at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Contestants and others doing the opening dance at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Contestants and others doing the opening dance at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eleanor Curtin and Martina Hoctor at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eleanor Curtin and Martina Hoctor at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Chelsea Conway and Ciara Greensmyth at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chelsea Conway and Ciara Greensmyth at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie Harnett and Katie O'Connor at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie Harnett and Katie O’Connor at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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MCs for the evening, Gerard Denis O'Connor and Jessica Murphy at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
MCs for the evening, Gerard Denis O’Connor and Jessica Murphy at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Judge, Cassie Leen at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Judge, Cassie Leen at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jessica Healy, Sheridan McGovern, Rebecca McGovern and Sharon O'Connor at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jessica Healy, Sheridan McGovern, Rebecca McGovern and Sharon O’Connor at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Siobhan Dowling and Nicole O'Sullivan at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Siobhan Dowling and Nicole O’Sullivan at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aoibheann Lyons and Robert Purcell at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aoibheann Lyons and Robert Purcell at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rachel Browne and Peter Donoghue at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rachel Browne and Peter Donoghue at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Margaret O'Shea and Bridie Courtney at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret O’Shea and Bridie Courtney at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Serena Crowley, Norma O'Gorman, Niamh O'Grady, Kasia Kaminska, Sarah Casey and Sophie Mullane at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Serena Crowley, Norma O’Gorman, Niamh O’Grady, Kasia Kaminska, Sarah Casey and Sophie Mullane at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Judges, Ciaran McCabe, Cassie Leen, Shane O'Rourke, Alice Chambers at the 'Strictly Come Dancing' event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Judges, Ciaran McCabe, Cassie Leen, Shane O’Rourke, Alice Chambers at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event in aid of Pieta House at the Ashe Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: More From A Great Night At St Brendan’s GAA ‘Strictly Come Dancing’

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Michael Harmon, Keidine Lacey and Niall Meehan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Harmon, Keidine Lacey and Niall Meehan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

YESTERDAY we brought you a video and photos from a great night out in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel at St Brendan’s GAA Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ (click here for previous coverage).

Well, a sell-out crowd witnessed a super Saturday night of entertainment from the 12 couples with the eventual winners – Stephanie Lyne and Kevin Orpen – only emerging triumphant after a dance off. We were there to capture the atmosphere in our second batch of photos below…

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Fiona Murphy, Michelle Walsh and Sabrina Griffin with, at back, Noreen Walsh and Marie O'Connor at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fiona Murphy, Michelle Walsh and Serena Griffin with, at back, Noreen Walsh and Marie O’Connor at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead O'Connor and Jessica Boylan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead O’Connor and Jessica Boylan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Stephen Leen, Cliona Hayes, Sarah O'Carroll and David Griffin at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Stephen Leen, Cliona Hayes, Sarah O’Carroll and David Griffin at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paul O'Regan and Geraldine O'Regan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Paul O’Regan and Geraldine O’Regan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Rebecca and Bernie Hawkins at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rebecca and Bernie Hawkins at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jeremiah Cronin, Alice Biggane, Anne Biggane, Patricia Moynihan, Jeremiah Moynihan and dancer Tim Hannafin at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jeremiah Cronin, Alice Biggane, Anne Biggane, Patricia Moynihan, Jeremiah Moynihan and dancer Tim Hannafin at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Keeva Ringland, Geraldine Parker, Donal O'Flaherty and Cath O'Halloran at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Keeva Ringland, Geraldine Parker, Donal O’Flaherty and Cath O’Halloran at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
MC for the evening Murt Murphy with judges Mike O'Halloran, Stephen Wallace, Mary O'Donnell and Tim Moynihan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
MC for the evening Murt Murphy with judges Mike O’Halloran, Stephen Wallace, Mary O’Donnell and Tim Moynihan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Joanna O'Driscoll, Maurice McElligott and Mary Fitzgerald at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joanna O’Driscoll, Maurice McElligott and Mary Fitzgerald at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers Danny Neenan, Kieran Fitzgerald, Liam Sullivan and Eoghan Courtney at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers Danny Neenan, Kieran Fitzgerald, Liam Sullivan and Eoghan Courtney at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Breda, Grace and Michael Egan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Breda, Grace and Michael Egan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Gerri O'Brien and Claire Shanahan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gerri O’Brien and Claire Shanahan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Denise Relihan with Vicky and Francis Keane at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Denise Relihan with Vicky and Francis Keane at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Cassie Leen and Sean O'Keeffe at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cassie Leen and Sean O’Keeffe at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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In front; Marian Long, Gavin Flaherty, Joseph Flaherty and Johnny Kelly with, at back, Amy Kelly and Katelyn Nolan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
In front; Marian Long, Gavin Flaherty, Joseph Flaherty and Johnny Kelly with, at back, Amy Kelly and Katelyn Nolan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

VIDEO/PHOTOS: St Brendan’s ‘Strictly’ Goes To A Dance-Off In Ballyroe

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Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maurice McElligott and Mary Fitzgerald participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

IT was too close to call in Ballyroe last night for the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event.

There were dancers from Ardfert, Crotta, Kilmoyley, Fenit, Cork and the general catchment area, taking part and a sellout crowd watched an amazing night’s entertainment in the hotel venue, expertly MC’d by Murt Murphy.

Well known sportsman, Stephen Wallace, Radio Kerry/TraleeToday.ie hurling reporter, Mike O’Halloran, beauty expert Mary O’Donnell and Radio Kerry’s Tim Moynihan were the judges, who couldn’t decide on a winner between Stephanie Lyne/Kevin Orpen and Joanna O’Driscoll/Chris Sheehan.

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So it went to a dance off and eventually, Stephanie and Kevin were declared the winners. In the public vote the silky moves of Maurice McElligott and Mary Fitzgerald impressed the most. A fantastic night then with the club benefitting from the proceeds.

The couples taking part (and their sponsors) were:

Joanne O’Driscoll & Chris Sheehan – Gruaig.
Joanne Coffey & Donal Flaherty – Fexco.
Fionan MacKessy & Laura Lenihan – Curby’s.
Sheila Kelly & Liam O’Sullivan – Lane Bros Homestore.
Siobhan McCrohan & Danny Neenan – Keltic Heating.
Geraldine Parker & David Wallace – The Abbey Tavern.
Tim Hannafin & Carol Dineen – St. Brendan’s Hurling Club.
Kieran Fitzgerald & Linda O’Sullivan – Ardfert Potatoes.
Livia Fitzgibbon & Daniel Finnegan – Orpen Roofing & Carpentry.
Mary Fitzgerald & Maurice McElligott – Always Hygiene\Mac’s Bar.
Ruth Wallace & Eoghan Courtney – Atlantic Oils.
Stephanie Lyne & Kevin Orpen – Childsplay Creche.

Scroll down for a video of part of the opening dance plus loads of photos below (we’ll have many more tomorrow)

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Chloe and Tracy Sheehan and Rebecca Moynihan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chloe and Tracy Sheehan and Rebecca Moynihan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kirsty Hill, Mags Sweeney and Sabrina O'Brien at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kirsty Hill, Mags Sweeney and Sabrina O’Brien at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie O'Riordan and Csille Vrmossy at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie O’Riordan and Csille Vrmossy at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amy Fitzgerald, Kathleen, James and Joanne Finnegan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amy Fitzgerald, Kathleen, James and Joanne Finnegan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kayla, Shannon and Debra Sheehan holding River Guldduff at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kayla, Shannon and Debra Sheehan holding River Guldduff at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marley, Robie and Robert Lyne at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marley, Robie and Robert Lyne at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Thomas and Helen Kearney with, at back, Helen Lyne at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Thomas and Helen Kearney with, at back, Helen Lyne at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Joanne Malik, Grace Egan and Catherine Whelan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joanne Malik, Grace Egan and Catherine Whelan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maria Shanahan, Fiona Costello and Denise Cronin at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maria Shanahan, Fiona Costello and Denise Cronin at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers participating in the opening dance of the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rebecca O'Connor and Orla O'Reilly at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rebecca O’Connor and Orla O’Reilly at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pat and Anne Marie O'Connor and Orla Hussey at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pat and Anne Marie O’Connor and Orla Hussey at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Fiona Sheehan, Rachel Neenan and Jo Neenan at the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fiona Sheehan, Rachel Neenan and Jo Neenan at the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

Loads more photos to come tomorrow!

Students To Step Out At ‘Strictly’ Event For Pieta House

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Katie Donoghue and Akeem Molloy who are organising a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event for Pieta House. Photo by Dermot Crean

THERE’S a great night planned for the Ashe Hotel in a couple of weeks time as nine couples take to the dance floor for a charity event.

Students Katie O’Donoghue and Akeem Mollow have organised a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in aid of Pieta House and tickets are going fast for the event on Thursday, November 24.

Katie and Akeem are no strangers to big fundraisers having  organises a ‘Fight Night’ for the Miscarriage Association of Ireland – a charitable and completely voluntary body set up to support women and men who have been through miscarriages –  this time last year, raising €3,000.

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This time, it’s another cause close to their heart. Nineteen-year-old Akeem, a third year Health and Leisure student at IT Tralee, explained that he and Katie have seen five friends die by suicide over the years and they wanted to do something for Pieta House, which provides such an invaluable service to young people needing someone to talk to.

The couples taking part are mainly IT Tralee students and friends and family of Katie and Akeem and are rehearsing under Shannon Monaghan, Katelyn Griffin and Siobhan O’Connor.

The contestants are Katie Donoghue and Akeem Molloy; Catherine Donoghue and Geraldine Moriarty; Patricia Molloy and Margaret Molloy; Dean Sinnott and Sinead Hoctor; Cathal Kearney and Jenny Burke; Kevin Cullian and Sarah Godfrey; Lisa Curran and Ali Martinez; Wiktoria Wolkanowska and Keith Ó hAnnáin; Jack O’Grady and Sinead O’Hagan.

Tickets at €10 for the event can be bought at the Students Union Offices in the North and South Campuses or by contacting Katie on her Facebook page (click here) or Akeem (click here). Tickets also get you into Fabrik nightclub later that night. There are only a limited amount so act fast.

Doors will open at 7pm with the first dance at 8pm. There will be great spot prizes and a performance from Cassie Leen’s U Crew also on the night.

PHOTOS: Meet The Contestants In The St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly’ Event

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The contestants in the St Brendan's Hurling Club 'Strictly Come Dancing' with MC for the event, Murt Murphy, at the launch of the event at The Abbey Tavern Ardfert on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The contestants in the St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ with MC for the event, Murt Murphy, at the launch of the event at The Abbey Tavern Ardfert on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE dancers in the upcoming St Brendan’s Hurling Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event were officially revealed on Friday night (see the pairings photos below).

Murt Murphy, who will be MC on the night, introduced the lads and ladies to a good turnout of locals in The Abbey Tavern in Ardfert and if the craic on Friday is anything to go by, the main event on November 19 at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel is not to be missed.

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“It’s a much needed fundraiser for the club,” said Geraldine Delaney, Secretary of St Brendan’s. “We’ve dancers from Ardfert, Crotta, Kilmoyley, Fenit, Cork and the general catchment area. It should be a great night and hopefully people will come out and support it.”

Radio Kerry/TraleeToday.ie hurling reporter, Mike O’Halloran, beauty expert Mary O’Donnell and  Radio Kerry’s Tim Moynihan are among the judges. Tickets are €20 and there’ll be Best Dressed Man And Lady prizes on the night also.

The couples taking part (and their sponsors) are;

Joanne O’Driscoll & Chris Sheehan – Gruaig.
Joanne Coffey & Donal Flaherty – Fexco.
Fionan MacKessy & Laura Lenihan – Curby’s.
Sheila Kelly & Liam O’Sullivan – Lane Bros Homestore.
Siobhan McCrohan & Danny Neenan – Keltic Heating.
Geraldine Parker & David Wallace – The Abbey Tavern.
Tim Hannafin & Carol Dineen – St. Brendan’s Hurling Club.
Kieran Fitzgerald & Linda O’Sullivan – Ardfert Potatoes.
Livia Fitzgibbon & Daniel Finnegan – Orpen Roofing & Carpentry.
Mary Fitzgerald & Maurice McElligott – Always Hygiene\Mac’s Bar.
Ruth Wallace & Eoghan Courtney – Atlantic Oils.
Stephanie Lyne & Kevin Orpen – Childsplay Creche.

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Donal Flaherty and Joanne Coffey sponsored by Fexco. Photo by Dermot Crean
Donal Flaherty and Joanne Coffey sponsored by Fexco. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Danny Neenan and Siobhan McCrohan sponsored by Keltic Heating. Photo by Dermot Crean
Danny Neenan and Siobhan McCrohan sponsored by Keltic Heating. Photo by Dermot Crean
Liam Sullivan and Sheila Kelly sponsored by Lane Bros Homecare. Photo by Dermot Crean
Liam Sullivan and Sheila Kelly sponsored by Lane Bros Homecare. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kevin Orpen and Stephanie Lyne sponsored by Childsplay Creche. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kevin Orpen and Stephanie Lyne sponsored by Childsplay Creche. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Maurice McElligott and Mary Fitzgerald sponsored by Macs Bar and Always Hygiene. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maurice McElligott and Mary Fitzgerald sponsored by Macs Bar and Always Hygiene. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kieran Fitzgerald and Linda O'Sullivan sponsored by Ardfert Potatoes. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kieran Fitzgerald and Linda O’Sullivan sponsored by Ardfert Potatoes. Photo by Dermot Crean
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David Wallace and Geraldine Parker sponsored by The Abbey Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Wallace and Geraldine Parker sponsored by The Abbey Tavern. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fionan Mackessy and Laura Lenihan sponsored by Curby's Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fionan Mackessy and Laura Lenihan sponsored by Curby’s Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Chris Sheehan and Joanna O'Driscoll sponsored by Gruaig. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chris Sheehan and Joanna O’Driscoll sponsored by Gruaig. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tim Hanafin and Carol Dineen sponsored by St Brendan's Hurling Club. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tim Hannafin and Carol Dineen sponsored by St Brendan’s Hurling Club. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Daniel Finnegan and Olivia Fitzgibbon sponsored by Orpen Roofing and Carpentry. Photo by Dermot Crean
Daniel Finnegan and Olivia Fitzgibbon sponsored by Orpen Roofing and Carpentry. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eoghan Courtney and Ruth Wallace sponsored by Atlantic Oils. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eoghan Courtney and Ruth Wallace sponsored by Atlantic Oils. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Stacks More Fun From The Strictly Come Dancing Event (Part 2)

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EARLIER we brought you coverage of Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing from the Dome last night (click here if you missed it).

Well people turned out in their hundreds and we captured some of the atmosphere. Scroll down for photos…

Caoimhe and Georgina Lynch at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Caoimhe and Georgina Lynch at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rita Gleeson, Marie Slattery and Jennifer Gleeson at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rita Gleeson, Marie Slattery and Jennifer Gleeson at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Nicole Quirke and Catriona Turner at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nicole Quirke and Catriona Turner at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ameli Boyle and Rachel Geary at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ameli Boyle and Rachel Geary at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Leonie Flaherty, Laura Flaherty, Clodagh O'Sullivan and Brogan O'Sullivan at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Leonie Flaherty, Laura Flaherty, Clodagh O’Sullivan and Brogan O’Sullivan at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nicole Chekell, Alex Kelly, Lorraine Lyne and Tara Collins at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nicole Chekell, Alex Kelly, Lorraine Lyne and Tara Collins at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Amy Reidy and Mary Philpott at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amy Reidy and Mary Philpott at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara and Noel Healy at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara and Noel Healy at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Rachel Lynch and Lesley Dennehy at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rachel Lynch and Lesley Dennehy at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michelle Culloty, James Brennan and Helen Enright at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michelle Culloty, James Brennan and Helen Enright at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kathleen Raymond and John Clifford at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kathleen Raymond and John Clifford at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Daniel Sterc and Janna Foley at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Daniel Sterc and Janna Foley at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Catriona O'Connor, David Malone, Donie O'Keeffe, Eoin O'Sullivan, Maree O'Connor, Fiachra O'Connor, Laobhaise O'Connor and Fran Malone supporting Ryan Higgins and Labhaoise O'Connor at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Catriona O’Connor, David Malone, Donie O’Keeffe, Eoin O’Sullivan, Maree O’Connor, Fiachra O’Connor, Laobhaise O’Connor and Fran Malone supporting Ryan Higgins and Labhaoise O’Connor at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Caroline and Cassandra Stack at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Caroline and Cassandra Stack at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Miriam Owens and Laura Flaherty at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Miriam Owens and Laura Flaherty at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kelly Houlihan, Kayleigh Windsor, Christina Foley, Rebecca Stack and Anna Foley at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kelly Houlihan, Kayleigh Windsor, Christina Foley, Rebecca Stack and Anna Foley at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Everett, Cassie Leen, Geraldine Hennessy, Shannon Monaghan and Helena O'Leary at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Everett, Cassie Leen, Geraldine Hennessy, Shannon Monaghan and Helena O’Leary at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Deirdre O'Connor, Katie Keane, Sinead Flanagan and Adah Benner at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Deirdre O’Connor, Katie Keane, Sinead Flanagan and Adah Benner at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The judges, Aidan O'Carroll, Toireasa Ferris, Kay Lewis and Tim Landers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The judges, Aidan O’Carroll, Toireasa Ferris, Kay Lewis and Tim Landers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tara O'Connor, Jackie Moran and Margaret Cahill at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tara O’Connor, Jackie Moran and Margaret Cahill at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Maurice Quilter, Sheila Quilter, Linda Keane, Treasa Quilter and Emily McGaley at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maurice Quilter, Sheila Quilter, Linda Keane, Treasa Quilter and Emily McGaley at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Crowds queuing for the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Crowds queuing for the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

PHOTOS: Incredible Night At Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing 2016 (Part 1)

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Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

ANOTHER year, another amazing Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing in the Dome.

Crowds turned out in their hundreds to cheer on the contestants in what has become one of the social highlights of the year for the Rock club.

People paid €20-a-head to watch the 12 couples perform and perform they did, choreographed brilliantly by Jackie O’Mahoney. The dancers wowed the audience and judges – Toireasa Ferris, Tim Landers, Aidan O’Carroll and Kay Lewis of Audiology Medical Services – with their routines, but in the end there could only be one winner.

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It was Jacinta Hobbert and Pat Reidy who were declared this year’s champions. The dancers had each chosen a charity, and the winning couple received a cash donation of €500 which, in Jacinta and Pat’s case, was donated to Kerry Cork Health Link Bus.

Each dancer had also been sponsored by a local business and all of the funds raised on the night will go towards the Nun’s Field development at Connolly Park.

The couples taking part were; Amy Crean  & Ciaran McCaughley; Emma Quirke  & Jeremiah Naughton; Janna Foley  & Daniel Sterc; Jacinta Hobbert & Pat Reidy; Vicky O’Sullivan & Jesse O Sullivan; Kathleen Raymond & John Clifford; Katie Dodson & Ryan Higgins; Lesley O’Callaghan  & Tommy Leahy; Amy Smith & Aaron O’Reilly; Shannon Hannifan & John Kelly; Sharon Costello & Mike Ryle and Zoe O’Riordan and Robert Byrne.

The main sponsors on the night were Audiology Medical Services.

Afterwards, the chairs were cleared away and the Locals Night At The Dome drew a huge crowd into the early hours. Scroll down for photos (we’ll have many more later)

Marie Hayes, Mary Hobbert and Linda Fitzgerald at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marie Hayes, Mary Hobbert and Linda Fitzgerald at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The contestants at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The contestants at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marian O'Neill, Maeve Johnston, Joan Brosnan, Amy Johnston, Iseult Ni Loingsigh and Fiona O'Shea at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Marian O’Neill, Maeve Johnston, Joan Brosnan, Amy Johnston, Iseult Ni Loingsigh and Fiona O’Shea at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Deirdre O'Connor and Bria Keane at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Deirdre O’Connor and Bria Keane at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Shauna O'Sullivan, Veronica Heaslip, Abbie O'Sullivan and Mairead O'Sullivan at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shauna O’Sullivan, Veronica Heaslip, Abbie O’Sullivan and Mairead O’Sullivan at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Esther O'Connell of Esther's Boutique, Abbeyfeale (sponsor of Kathleen Raymond) and Karen Lonergan at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Esther O’Connell of Esther’s Boutique, Abbeyfeale (sponsor of Kathleen Raymond) and Karen Lonergan at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A group supporting Mike Ryle and Sharon Costello at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A group supporting Mike Ryle and Sharon Costello at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Katie Guinan and Alison O'Connor at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Katie Guinan and Alison O’Connor at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pamela Teahon and Geraldine Flynn at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pamela Teahon and Geraldine Flynn at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jada and Alicia Lynch at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jada and Alicia Lynch at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ann Dunne, Damien Lawlor and Sarah Dunne at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ann Dunne, Damien Lawlor and Sarah Dunne at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Maria Tobin, Maureen Guerin and Michelle Healy at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Maria Tobin, Maureen Guerin and Michelle Healy at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dion Bauchlicher, Sharon Walsh, Sarah Cleary and Claudia O'Rahilly at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dion Bauchlicher, Sharon Walsh, Sarah Cleary and Claudia O’Rahilly at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Richie and Martina Hannafin at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Richie and Martina Hannafin at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Helen and Chris Hannafin at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Helen and Chris Hannafin at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Christine Roche, Karen Roche and Cora Smith at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Christine Roche, Karen Roche and Cora Smith at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Catriona McCaughley and Sarah Douglas at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Catriona McCaughley and Sarah Douglas at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Hughes and John Paul Conway at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Hughes and John Paul Conway at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Dancers at the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing night in The Dome on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Many more photos later

‘Strictly’ Fundraiser This Autumn For John Mitchels GAA Club

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JOHN Mitchels GAA Club will hold their own ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ fundraiser this year, it has been announced.

It will be held in Ballygarry House Hotel on Sunday, October 30 and the 12 couples have been carefully selected and are currently in training under the experienced eye of Ms Laura Flaherty, choreographer.

The dancers will be revealed publicly at a later date, but the judges are Ms. Anne Gibson, Ms Jackie O’Mahony, Mr Tim Landers and Michael Healy-Rae TD, while Brian Hurley of Irish TV will be MC for the night.

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The money raised from Strictly will be used for the development of the Club at Juvenile and Senior level and also prize-money will be donated to a Charity chosen by the winning Dancers.

The ‘Strictly’ format has proved a huge success for Austin Stacks, St Pats and Ballymacelligott clubs over the past few years, so a huge crowd can be expected at the event.

The club are launching the event in their Ballyseedy Complex on Saturday, September 3 when the dancers will be present. Further information will be issued shortly on the sale of tickets for the event.

PHOTOS: Meet The Contestants For Austin Stacks ‘Strictly Come Dancing 2016’

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(click to enlarge) Dancers and their partners in the Austin Stacks Strictly Come Dancing (missing are three male dancers). See couple shots below. Photo by Gavin O’Connor

IT’S one of the highlights of the year off the playing fields for Austin Stacks and this year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event is promising to live up to past successes.

The 12 couples who are taking part at the Dome on Saturday, August 27 were unveiled at the launch night at Connolly Park on Thursday night.

The couples are currently busy rehearsing with choreographer, Jackie O’Mahoney, who has already noted that the standard is incredibly high this year.

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Jackie’s creativity and innovative ideas ensure that each year the night becomes bigger and better, and this year is no exception. The dancers are enjoying the experience immensely so far, and apart from the inevitable nerves, they are very much enthusiastic and determined to give it their best shot.

This year, Austin Stacks are delighted to welcome Audiology Medical Services on board, as main sponsors of the event.

Based in the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, AMS are a family-run premier independent gearing healthcare practice, who offer professional advice for patients and their referring specialists. Charles Lewis, Director of AMS, will be one of the judges on the night.

Each dancer has been sponsored by a local business and all of the funds raised on the night will go towards the Nun’s Field development at Connolly Park. The dancers have each chosen a charity, and the winning couple will receive a cash donation of €500 for their chosen charity.

Tickets for the night will be available shortly from Garveys, Supervalu and Kevin Barry’s Newsagents, Rock Street. Ticket price includes entry to the Locals Night at The Dome which takes place after the event. Scroll down for the contestants…

This year’s dancers are pictured below; (missing are couples Amy Crean (Classic Hair Studio)  & Ciaran McCaughley (Paraffin), Kathleen Raymond (Esther’s Abbeyfeale) & John Clifford (Kellihers Mills), Vicky O’Sullivan (Barbereile) & Jesse O’Sullivan)

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Jeremiah Naughton (Pro-Plan Property Management) and Anne Carroll (Curran Gas Services).
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Daniel Sterc (Denny Lane Bistro) and Janna Foley (The Castle Bar).
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Jacinta Hobbert (Kerry Wedding Store) and Pat Reidy (The Huddle Bar).
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Ryan Higgins (Tralee Performing Academy) and Katie Dodson (An Sean Mhuileann).
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Rob Byrne (Ballygarry House Hotel) and Zoe Riordan (The Blasket).
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Leslie O’Callaghan (Boyles Stoves And Patios) and Tommy Leahy (New Park Leisure)
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Amy Smith and Aaron O’Reilly.
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John Kelly (An Teach Beag) and Shannon Hannifan (Ballyroe Heights Hotel).
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Sharon Costello (Tommy Costello Construction) and Mike Ryle (West End Bar).