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Adelaide hosts 50th Irish Dancing Championships

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Irish dancers posing for a photograph at the Australian championships
Irish dancers waiting their turn on stage(ABC Adelaide: Ashley Walsh)

Brilliant costumes and incredible hairstyles are all part of Irish dancing competitions and there's plenty of both on show at the 50th Australian Irish Dancing Championships. The event is being held on two stages in the Goyder Pavilion at the Adelaide Showgrounds featuring 1100 competitors aged from five to 25. Ashley Walsh spoke to Australian Irish Dancing Association President Elizabeth Lewis and Vice-President of the Irish Dancing Commission Catherine Cosgriff.

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