SCOIL RINCE CÉIM ÓIR was the only London Irish dancing school to win an All-Ireland award at this year’s prestigious Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann Dancing Championships.
Staged at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, the school took home the Senior Ladies Ceili All-Ireland title, one week from winning the Great Britain Title.
An additional four solo dancers also made it onto a podium, while 12 others qualified for the World Championships in Montreal in 2015.
School Principal, Hilary Joyce-Owens told The Irish Post: “To win an All Ireland medal, let alone a title, is a major achievement.
“Our Senior Ladies Ceili team really dedicated everything to winning this title, having previously been runners up, and this achievement was appreciated by all in the school and celebrated.”
She added: “As teachers we are incredibly proud of all the kid’s achievements and value each and every child in the school as they all have a part to play in the success of the school.”
Established in 1992, Scoil Rince Céim Óir has attained a level of international acclaim and holds a number of major individual and team titles.
And the secret to success, according to Hilary, stems from the school’s close-knit team spirit.
“The younger dancers support the older girls and boys at competitions, watching them and trying to emulate them,” she said.
“We all celebrate each and everyone’s achievements no matter how big or small.”
