Ballyshannon Strictly Come Dancing
Aodh Ruadh in association with Ballyshannon Musical Society, Abbey Centre Panto and Dark Daughter Productions are hosting Ballyshannon's Strictly Come Dancing.
The dancers are training away diligently for the big night which takes place on Saturday 29th October in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran at 8pm.
Come along and support these local voluntary groups. Tickets are available from the dancers, including Val Murray, Aidan Murray, Padraig Loughlin, Emma McPhelim and Emma Gaughan. Tickets can also be bought in The Abbey Centre, Pearse O'Neill's, the Bridgend bar or any Aodh Ruadh committee member or team manager.
Meet the dancers...
Liz 'Jacko' McIntyre and Val 'Flatley' Murray
Liz has joined the musical society recently and found that she had a real talent for dancing! She is thrilled to be a part of strictly to show off some real wacko moves!
Val is so shy and retiring we are delighted that he came out of his shell and from behind the bar to show us what he can do. The Aodh Ruadh senior manager has taken to dancing with the same ease as kicking frees!
Elaine 'Christina' McLoone and Pauric 'Jagger' Loughlin
Elaine is taking her experience from the discos around Kilcock to Bundoran to show everyone how it's done! She is really enjoying the experience and hoping to add some sparkle to the show...
Pauric is the captain of Aodh Ruadh reserve team and has led his merry men to the county final. We are hoping that he can lead Elaine around the dance floor with the same polish!
Emma 'Jack' Gaughan and John 'Mayor' Meehan
Emma is a hardworking member of Aodh Ruadh hurling club. She is enjoying the opportunity to hit the tiles as opposed to selling them!
John is a talented musician who branched out into politics recently. He is put through his paces as the Mayor so he has to be a good dancer. Or he will be told to hit the road!
Emma 'Barbie' McPhelim and Aidan 'Ken' Murray
Emma plays football for the very successful Aodh Ruadh ladies team. Her prowess is undisputed on the dance floor by her team mates! Her dance offs are always spectacular!
Aidan is a member of the Aodh Ruadh reserve team who are county finalists. He is well known for his prowess on the football field following in his Dads footsteps! His quirky song choice didn't go down so well with Emma, so we are awaiting a big performance!
Moya 'Olivia' Ferguson and Barry 'Travolta' Duffy
A lifelong member of Aodh Ruadh and a recent participant with the musical society and the panto Moya is delighted to take part in this dancing spectacular. She is hoping that the years spent in Mrs Kelly's Irish dancing will pay dividends tonight!
Barry is a talented triathlete who fancies himself as John Travolta. We are lucky that he could fit in some dancing practice in between swimming around the country! Barry graced the stage in last year's panto as Buttons and really walked the walk in the musical as Mac!
Mary 'Marilyn' Daly and Michael '007' McLoone
Mary is equally at home on stage in dramas or musicals. She has made her big return to the dance floor since her Sligo experience and is relishing the opportunity. Having expensive taste Mary promises to show all the ladies who their best friends really are.
Michael found himself with a bit more time on his hands recently and fancied a new challenge! His talents on the football field for Aodh Ruadh and Donegal are legendary. Tonight he is hoping that his fancy footwork will wow a whole new audience!
Kathleen 'Baby' O'Moore and Paddy 'Johnny' Campbell
Kathleen is having the time of her life dancing! We are hoping that she doesn't land Paddy in the hospital... But then again our own Florence could take good care of him!
Paddy is a veteran stage performer for Ballyshannon Drama Society and Company D. He is hoping that he can light a fire under Kathleen tonight!
Teresina 'Ginger' Barrett and Seamus 'Fred' McHugh
Teresina's enthusiasm for dancing is easy to see. She has been known to throw a few shapes around Jumping Jacks! She is a proud mum to a new baby girl Lucia just a few short weeks ago. This self-employed hair stylist is busy today doing all the dancers hair which she kindly sponsored.
Seamus is a veteran performer in Ballyshannon and Donegal musicals, pantos and Ballytour. His stage experience is standing to him now as he trips the light fantastic. This friendly post master knows a thing or two about the weather!
Mary 'Sandy' Hoey and Liam 'Danny' Thomas
Mary is another talented performer in Ballyshannon musicals and Dark Daughter productions. She is a keen dancer and has been twirling her hubby Noel around the kitchen to get in all the practice she can!
Liam has graced the stage for Ballyshannon musical society on many occasions. Having worked behind the scenes for a few years he has taken to the limelight again!
Audrey 'Rocky' Davitt and Noel 'Horror' Hoey
Audrey is another newcomer to the musical society. She is an enthusiastic dancer who is throwing herself into strictly! Literally! She promises that her routine will be a make time stand still!
Noel is a familiar face in Ballyshannon Musicals and the Brass and Reed band. He also has the triathlon bug and sees Barry Duffy as the one to beat! Noel is lucky to have his lovely wife available for dance practice!
Thanks to Matt Britton for these very flattering photos of the dancers!
Last modified: Thursday, 29 November 2018 at 2:44pm