A fetching observation, but untrue - in the case of the Irish dancer, at least.

The series started out with seven celebrities paired with professional Irish dancers.

What is missing, Irish dancers and choreographers say, is adequate training.

For all his or her emphatic stamping, the Irish dancer is an aerial being.

Women wore simple dresses, similar to those worn by present day Irish dancers.

Despite a competition structure and culture that almost exclusively supports children, many feisanna offer competitions for adult Irish dancers.

This parade features traditional Irish dancers, as well as various businesses and organisations from around the city.

We have unicyclists, Irish dancers, jugglers and rock climbers.

She is a keen Irish dancer, and has won several dancing competitions.

Monica Loughman is an Irish ballet dancer, writer, and television personality.