It seems like an eternity ago that Ireland last won the Eurovision Song Contest, but born there was the global phenomenon of Riverdance. Modern Irish dance has entertained millions worldwide.

The Crawley Irish Festival is Irish dancing and more...

Irish dance displays at the Cappagh Stage form an integral part of the Crawley Irish Festival and continue to prove more and more popular each year. Local and regional dance schools demonstrate their routines in the August bank holiday sunshine and entertain the crowds.

Irish dance schools participating:

The Open Dance Competition, sponsored by Accurate Construction, is open to experienced Irish dancers entertain the crowds. Non-affliated Irish dancers can compete - please ensure registration by 12.30pm. [more info]

Organised by Andromeda Edmunds - contact: 07961 230338

The Coinford Construction sponsored Ceili gives us all an opportunity to get involved with traditional style set dancing.

Live music from Raggle Taggle with traditional instruments will help with the mood while you can dance along with complete strangers and quite a few spectators!