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Boxer to become Bill of the ball
22.10.09
Inishowen sportsmen and
politicians getting jiggy with it
by Simon McGeady, Inishowen
Independent
IF IT'S good enough for Michael Carruth then it’s
good enough for Illies’ own Irish champion boxer
William McLaughlin. The European Union
silver-medallist has been practicing fancy footwork
of a different kind in recent weeks as he prepares
to take part in a local version of the TV dancing
show ‘Celebrity Jigs and Reels.’ Derry City football
Gareth McGlynn has also agreed to take part in the
event.
The show, which is being run by the McConomy School
of Irish dancing, will be held in the Whitehorse
Hotel in Derry this Saturday, October 24.
Speaking to the Inishowen Independent, McLaughlin
said he just hopes not to mess up too many times in
front of the judges on Saturday night. |
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“I am going to be
nervous alright. I did a little line dancing when I
was younger, but never Irish dancing. I’ve only had
a two half hour practice session so far but Michelle
has been great. It’s been hard work keeping up with
her dance moves. The practice sessions are like
training for boxing in one way because you have to
concentrate all the time. Any you still work up a
sweat. Irish dancing is a lot faster than I
thought.”
Fahan girl Michelle has come up with an Irish
dancing routine |
for the pair and a solo
dance for William.
“The pressure will be on, because during our
practice dances Michelle has been prompting me, but
on the night I will have to remember the entire
routine myself. It should be a bit of craic.”
Other local ‘celebrities’ confirmed for the show
include Buncrana Town Councillor Peter McLaughlin,
Donegal County Councillor John Ryan, who will be
dancing with his daughter Sarah. Cllr McLaughlin
will take to the floor with Rockytown, Buncrana
dancer Tricia Doherty.
Local and well-known representatives from businesses
in Donegal and Derry will also perform an Irish
dancing routine, each with a dancer from the
McConomy School. It promises to be a great night's
fun and a chance to see these well-known Inishowen
sportsmen and politicians on the back foot for once.
Dancing with the stars of local sport and public
life, members of the McConomy School will hope
impress the judges and raise applause from the
audience.
The starting time this unique version of Celebrity
Jigs and Reels is 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Music from
11.30pm to 12.30pm Adm. £5. |
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