About Diddlyi

The Story So Far

Diddlyi.com is a social networking website where you can connect with 1000s of other Irish dancers, musicians and fans. Along with being a vibrant community and fun place to share Irish dancing and music with friends, it is also a learning resource - a place to better our skills together.

Diddlyi in the News

"Diddlyi.com allows Irish Dancers, Musicians and schools from around the world to share advice, meet others, and promote Irish culture." RTE (Irish National Broadcaster)

“Diddlyi is an exciting and safe new place where young and old Irish people from across the world can have their own space.” The Irish World

“Irish dancing is no longer limited to the confines of the Emerald Isle and now a new venture by two Tipperary brothers is helping to connect dancers from all over the world.” IrishAbroad.com

Diddlyi.com was founded by brothers Shane (pictured above) and Paul in 2007, with Rebecca joining in 2008 as Community Manager. Read more about them here.

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The Diddlyi Community

Members of the Diddlyi Community (some call them Diddlyi'ers!) come from all over the world. You can find people here from Argentina, Germany, Australia, Ireland, the U.K., the U.S. and many, many more countries. All share a love for Irish dancing and music and use Diddlyi.com to connect and help each other with their steps and tunes.

Amongst the Diddlyi Community you can find Dancers, Musicians, Teachers and, of course, plenty of Fans.

“I think Diddlyi is great because it enables you to keep in touch with other dancers/musicians you don't see often.” Roisin O'Neill

“I really enjoy Diddlyi because it provides a safe, friendly place where people of all ages, nationalities and interests can come together and share their love of Irish dance, music and culture.” John

“It is comforting to know that Diddlyi is looked after by people who care, and therefore strive to keep it safe, and informative.” Nanny Avril

“I really enjoy seeing other people's photos or videos. It's also a good place to know about different events!! So it's a real pleasure being a Diddlyi member.” Marion

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Popular Features on Diddlyi.com

Diddlyi Blog

Read the Diddlyi Blog for the latest news and stories about Ireland and the worlds of Irish dancing and music.

Videos, Photos, Events

Upload, share and enjoy 1,000s of photos, videos and events from Diddlyi members all over the world.

Irish Music

Listen to great Traditional Irish Music from artists and bands featured on Diddlyi.com. Connect with other Artists and promote your music to the thousands of Traditional Irish fans and visitors on Diddlyi.com. Find out more.

Irish Dance

Search for your Dance School on Diddlyi.com and meet other dancers. Manage your school and organise your event right here on Diddlyi.com.

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The Team Behind Diddlyi.com

Paul McAvinchey

Co-Founder

Paul takes a lead role in managing, designing and marketing Diddlyi. He is from Kilruane, Co. Tipperary and has a background in media and computer science. He has also had the opportunity to tour with Riverdance in sales and merchandising with the Lagan Company across North America.

Paul wants to use Diddlyi to make a real contribution towards promoting Irish tradition around the world. Although he is not much of a dancer he can belt out an old song when pushed.

Contact Paul

Email: paul@yaboya.com
Phone: +353 (0)87 7463159 (Ireland)

Shane McAvinchey

Co-Founder

Shane McAvinchey started dancing at the age of six and has been dancing his way around the world since. Shane began Irish Dancing almost by accident. While collecting his sister at her dancing class, the teacher coaxed him to his feet and taught him his first steps. While at the Anne Callanan School of Dancing he showed great interest in dancing competitively and competed in Munster, all-Ireland, Scottish, English and World Championships.

Shane has performed extensively across the world with Riverdance and has appeared in major TV productions including an advertisement in Chicago USA for the department store "Marshall Fields" and The Jose Carreras Gala Show in 2003 which was broadcast live across parts of Europe to over six million viewers.

Shane gives direction to Diddlyi, helping make the site a valuable learning resource and entertainment destination.

Rebecca Feliciano McAvinchey

Community Manager

Rebecca comes from Cleveland, Ohio and has the busiest job of all as Community Manager on Diddlyi. She is a good friend to many in the Diddlyi community thanks to her energy in welcoming new members and making sure that people are happy here. Rebecca is half Puerto Rican/half Irish and this mix has encouraged her to learn more about the different facets and values of cultural diversity. She stepped into this management role in 2008 and has since lent a unique point of view on all things Irish in the Diddlyi Blog.