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 Festival has Irish dancing and more... sponsored by Coinford Construction

Irish dance displays 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:

• Andromeda Edmunds School of Dancing [CAID]
• Mullins School of Irish Dancing [CLRG]
• O'Brien School of Irish Dancing
  

 
The Open Dance Competition is open to any experienced Irish dancers regardless of previous affliation but you should check with your own organisation. Please ensure registration by 12.30pm. Hosted at the Coinford Dance Stage.

Organised by Andromeda Edmunds - contact: 07961 230338


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

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