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'Listen, that’s me. I’m Irish' - Michael Flatley unfazed when performing in front of 'angry' Putin

Michael Flatley has said he was not afraid to perform for Vladimir Putin, joking: “Listen, that’s me. I’m Irish.” The Riverdance star, 63, delivered a special routine titled Warlord in front of world leaders in St Petersburg in 2003, in a move ...

16 Mar 2022 at 12:20

Arts & Entertainment

'Go for it' - Michael Flatley tells young people to chase their dreams following film debut

Michael Flatley has urged young people to “go for it” as he spoke about his motivation for making his debut feature film, saying people had told him it was “impossible”. The dancer and choreographer, 64, has written, directed and also stars ...

30 Aug 2022 at 15:47

Arts & Entertainment

Irish dancer Michael Flatley undergoes surgery for 'aggressive form of cancer'

Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with “an aggressive form of cancer” and undergone surgery, according to a statement on his Instagram account. The 64-year-old dancer and choreographer was catapulted to fame in the Irish dancing ...

12 Jan 2023 at 10:12

Arts & Entertainment

Riverdance set to return to Dublin after two-year Covid hiatus

The Irish-dancing sensation Riverdance returns to the stage in Dublin for the first time in more than two years, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Audiences will have a chance to experience Riverdance live on stage this summer with ...

18 Jun 2022 at 13:31

National News

Riverdance returns to Dublin after two-year pandemic hiatus

17 Jun 2022 at 18:32

National News

Riverdance stars pass on tips to budding Irish dancers from Ukraine

Ukrainian refugees who have found a love for Irish dancing since moving to Dublin were treated to a lesson of a lifetime when Riverdance stars dropped in to pass on some tips. The group attends a weekly dancing class in ...

30 Aug 2023 at 21:54

National News

‘Pinnacles and pitfalls’ of Michael Flatley’s life to be revealed in documentary

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley hopes a new documentary chronicling his life will inspire young people to “never give up on their dreams”. The Billion Dollar Dancer will document the “rollercoaster ride of pinnacles ...

27 Sept 2023 at 00:01

National News

Michael Flatley: I was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing at Eurovision

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said he was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing when he performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994. The dancer caused a stir with his interval act, when he took to the stage ...

30 Apr 2024 at 09:05

Arts & Entertainment

'You’re going to make us look ridiculous' - Michael Flatley looks back on that famous moment in TV history

30 Apr 2024 at 16:04

Arts & Entertainment

Irish music fans excited as Beyoncé announces track featuring nod to Ireland

Irish music fans have reacted with excitement as the track list for Beyoncé's upcoming album appears to feature a song with an Irish connection. The American singing legend is set to drop her latest album ...

28 Mar 2024 at 10:14

National News

‘Global phenomenon’ Riverdance announces 30th anniversary tour

The Riverdance troupe, which “has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon”, has announced it will tour 30 UK venues next year to celebrate a milestone anniversary. The group, which ...

15 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Local News

Roscrea student joins Riverdance

Pictured above is incredibly talented Coláiste Phobal 6th Year student, Emma Phelan, who has recently joined Riverdance and has already performed with them in the Gaiety theatre and in the UK. Emma is ...

04 Sept 2024 at 16:48

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