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The Seagull Jack O`Shaunessey - a lovely Irish history

There once lived on the west coast of Ireland a seagull who was called Jack O `Shaunessey. Jack was a healthy, beautiful and intelligent seagull - could not fly, however. When he was still showing a small gull, were his parents and siblings in a heavy storm lost, so there was no one who could fly it. He grew up and decided to teach himself to fly. He watched the other gulls and they went after. He took a run, beating his wings, jumping up and down, trying to lift into the air. But that did not s… Continue

Added by Goriell on November 14, 2009 at 6:12pm — No Comments

My Oireachtas Checklist

With her impending oireachtas, Shelly Hathaway* takes us through her checklist of what she needs to do before the big weekend. Check out

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on November 12, 2009 at 3:32pm — No Comments

Poll: Do You Look Forward To Oireachtas Season?

Over the last couple weeks, we've noticed a lot of status updates about nerves and excitement in anticipation of all the upcoming oireachtasaí (we think that's the plural of oireachtas!), so let us know what you think in this week's poll.

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on November 11, 2009 at 5:18pm — 5 Comments

The Diddlyi Christmas Catalogue Is Coming!

I think we can safely start looking forward to Christmas now with just over a month to go. I personally get excited for Christmas a good 5 months beforehand, but that's another story! We thought it would be a great idea to contact a bunch of your favourite Irish Dancing vendors to see what they have… Continue

Added by Paul @ Diddlyi on November 11, 2009 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

The Latest Diddlyi Poll Results

Below are the results from the last six Diddlyi Polls. The polls stay open, so it's never too late to cast your vote or share your opinion in the comments sections. There definitely are some lively discussions going on already. And thank you to all who have participated so far!

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on November 11, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

To go to a Certified or Non-Certified Schools.....

To go to a certified dance school or a non-certified dance school, and why. I'm sure this just might start something.LOL In my many years of dance study I have never came across a type of dance that had such a controversial issue. Please read this whole post and really think about this topic before you comment. What do you think on both sides of the issue? What is the benifit of the certified and the non-certified Irish dance schools? What do you see is wrong about the certified and non-… Continue

Added by the Lucky Leprechaun of dance on November 10, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Redmond Feis

After winning my beginners heavy jig in April, I was looking forwards to a new feis in the hope I might actually proceed to the next level in a couple more dances. So in the Suzuki Alto I borrowed from my sister in law I drove off to the West into rainy clouds and at some points to follow the lines on the road: too much rain on the roads in combination with an Alto.. Not working too well hehehehe Me and the Alto survived though! And little after noon I arrived at the school most Dutch competitio… Continue

Added by Kim on November 9, 2009 at 11:52am — No Comments

an commision

ive moved schools and commision looks harder but i cant wait for my first feis Continue

Added by Ariane on November 6, 2009 at 11:39pm — No Comments

Diddlyi Article Wall

As most of you may be aware, Diddlyi has has a sister website, the Diddlyi Magazine, which houses all of our original stories about Irish dance, music, and culture. We haven't officially launched the Magazine (December 1st is the launch date) but there

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on November 5, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Русскоязычная группа.

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Added by Alexey Paponov on November 5, 2009 at 4:32pm — 3 Comments

If You’re Determined to Be a Better Irish Dancer, You Will Be

The Magazine has so many great new features on Irish dancing. This week Shelly Hathaway* talks… Continue

Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on November 5, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

There’s Room For Adults In Irish Dance

Christy Dorrity has just added two great new posts in the Diddlyi Magazine on getting started with Irish Dancing and… Continue

Added by Paul @ Diddlyi on November 3, 2009 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments

New Diddlyi Spotlight: Christopher Johnson

A new spotlight is up in the Magazine! Click here to read about Christopher Johnson from New York. ____________________________ ♣

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on November 3, 2009 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Diddlyi Spotlight: Ros Casserly

The Magazine has just published another great installment of the Spotlight Series. This week we talked to Ros Casserly, an An Comhdáil dancer from Bray, Co. Wicklow. Click *

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on October 28, 2009 at 1:08pm — No Comments

Dancer Poll: Do You Think Non Dancers Understand How Skilled Irish Dancing Really Is?

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on October 28, 2009 at 1:41am — 11 Comments

Interview A Star: Alexis MacIsaac

We have a host of interviews coming up with well known stars in the Irish dancing and music world and we want you to ask the questions! First up is Alexis MacIsaac! You can be the interviewer by letting us know what you want to ask her in the comments belo… Continue

Added by Paul @ Diddlyi on October 26, 2009 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

Diddlyi Spotlight: Olivia Kulcsar

A new Diddlyi Spotlight has just been published in the Magazine. You'll really enjoy reading the latest installment about Olivia Kulcsar. Click

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on October 23, 2009 at 3:58pm — 4 Comments

New Irish Dance Choreography: Comparing Myself to… Myself

This week Shelly Hathaway* explains her process of learning new dance steps and not getting wrapped up in comparing herself to other dancers. Click

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Added by Rebecca @ Diddlyi on October 23, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Damariscotta Drama Log

Dear Everyone Last week I had a good time with my friend Liz on Tuesday playing guitar together while she sang. Monday wasn't so good as I had a bad day at work due to my job coach being in a bad mood. But I didn't let it get to me. I usually would have turned it into a resentment. Wed I was bored except that my boyfriend Tony called and agreed to take me to Just Guys in the evening. Two guys from a gay support group came and discussed their lives together and how they got started on the gay sup… Continue

Added by Dylan Cook on October 22, 2009 at 11:58pm — No Comments

Saturday

On saturday im going to my second feis yayayayay it will be the first time competing with my treble jig and my st. patricks day! its gonna be awesome i hope i dont mess up and i really truly hope i'll maybe place! <3 jazzy Continue

Added by Jasmine on October 22, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments