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Irish Dance Evening

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February 22nd 2007
Yesterday evening we had a great Irish music and dance evening at the language school. Two musicians, playing the fiddle, tin whistle, flute, bodhram and spoons, introduced us to the traditional Irish music. The students were even invited to participate playing the spoons. Then two young ladies showed us traditional Irish dancing. Their tap dancing was very powerful and energetic. Then they taught ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more