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Looking back on 30 years of Riverdance

Today marks 30 years since Michael Flatley, Jean Butler and the Riverdance Troop wowed audiences ...

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12.33 30 Apr 2024


Looking back on 30 years of Riverdance


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12.33 30 Apr 2024


Today marks 30 years since Michael Flatley, Jean Butler and the Riverdance Troop wowed audiences in the Point theatre and worldwide during Eurovision ‘94. 

What are your memories from the time? How did Riverdance transform Irish Dancing? 

Andrea is joined by multiple people to look back on Riverdance, including lead dancer Fergus Fitzpatrick, dance professional Ciara Sexton and Susan Ginnety, who was part of the 1994 performance.


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