Irish dancing scandal

One teacher and a judge “appeared to be exchanging sexual favours for higher scores,” the Independent added. The fixing allegations go back several years, the ...

“This process has already started and the principles of natural justice apply.” At least six other teachers are also suspected of cheating, according to screenshots of exchanges with judges that were obtained by the newspaper. “The process will no doubt be difficult and arduous, but this grossly unethical behaviour must be eliminated from our competitions, dance schools and governing organisations,” it added.

Judges in Irish dancing have been accused of fixing the results of competitions.The allegations ...

"There would be examples where people might make mistakes - where to anyone who understands Irish Dancing - would have them instantly disqualified." The allegations have been made within the C-L-R-G body, with one dancing teacher reportedly offering sexual favours for higher scores. Judges in Irish dancing have been accused of fixing the results of competitions.

The Irish Independent revealed today Irish judges accused of 'fixing' competitions have been allowed to continue overseeing major competitions. An Coimisiún Le ...

And I do believe it needs to be properly investigated,” he said. However, a number of the teachers named in the texts have since been allowed to go on and adjudicate in major and minor competitions. The Irish Independent revealed today Irish judges accused of ‘fixing’ competitions have been allowed to continue overseeing major competitions.

Arts Minister Catherine Martin has called on Irish dancing chiefs that those behind the cheating scandal that has rocked the Irish dancing world will be ...

“It is celebrated, not only at home, but it’s much cherished in Irish communities across the world. The allegations are that competitions were ‘fixed’ and that judges may have taken bribes. “And that’s one of the reasons why it needs to be fully and thoroughly investigated so we can find out what the facts are and if people have been engaged in any wrongdoing that they are held to account. “But yes, you’re right, potentially it could cause reputational harm, but the solution is not to cover it up, it’s to deal with it, to investigate it properly and to hold people to account.” So, I welcome the fact that we have a retired Irish judge investigating these matters, I think that’s really important and I will also be writing to the organisation involved to seek assurances that they are taking every step necessary to restore confidence for families right across the world.” “But obviously as Minister for Arts, the very least we expect for children and young people is that they be treated fairly in competitions, but, even more importantly, that it is made clear they have full confidence they are being treated fairly, because Irish dancing you have to remember is an integral part of our cultural heritage.

The ostensibly quaint world of Irish dancing has been rocked by allegations of competition fixing and cheating, with some parents and teachers saying there ...

Footage from the weigh-in showed the tournament director opening up a catch, extracting lead balls and shouting: “We got weights in fish.” The two contestants were disqualified and the Ohio Division of Natural Resources is investigating. The play, which was shown in a live stream, went viral. The All Scotland Championships began in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall on Thursday and will run until Sunday. A separate body, the Congress of Irish The Irish Independent said in one case a teacher and a competition judge appeared to be exchanging sexual favours for higher scores. Any member found to have engaged in gross misconduct will be subject to due and full process under the organisation’s disciplinary procedures, it said. Poker: The Hustler casino in Los Angeles is investigating after Robbi Jade Lew, a relative newcomer to high-stakes poker, won a $269,000 pot with an audacious – or inexplicable – call against a more experienced player, Garrett Adelstein, on Thursday last week. The American has denied the allegations. There are qualifying competitions in the US, UK However, teachers and competitors said a school with a reputation for success can charge higher fees. “The process will no doubt be difficult and arduous, but this grossly unethical behaviour must be eliminated from our competitions, dance schools and governing organisations.” Several parents and teachers, speaking anonymously, told the paper the tight-knit industry was like the mafia, with one former Riverdance star citing the HBO show The Sopranos.

A former Riverdance star and well regarded Irish dance teacher has said anyone found guilty of cheating and “feis fixing” should be banned from Irish ...

And then going forward something in the system has to change.” “The people who are guilty should be reprimanded and banned. If they’re guilty they should be gone, for good,” he said. There’s an inner circle of people that play those kinds of games, but we don’t get up to that. He travelled the world performing in the iconic Irish dancing show. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he has danced for all of his life.

An Irish dancing teacher from Northern Ireland, who wishes to remain anonymous, has branded the result-fixing allegations into Irish dancing competitions as ...

It is understood there are tens of thousands of competitors in Ireland alone with many more internationally. “As a teacher you work hard to get them ready and yes, in some cases you might not like the results, but that is something you just have to take because you have to respect the adjudicator’s decision,” she said. An Irish dancing teacher from Northern Ireland, who wishes to remain anonymous, has branded the result-fixing allegations into Irish dancing competitions as “disgraceful” and has urged that those found guilty be disqualified for life.

Judges embroiled in the Irish dancing cheating controversy were allegedly trying to fix competitions for children as young as 10 and under.

They will have full and open access to the resources and records of CLRG”. The CLRG declined to respond to a number of queries yesterday. And I do believe it needs to be properly investigated,” he said. Some of the judges accused of “feis fixing” have been allowed to adjudicate dancing competitions since. This appeared to be an attempt to mark out the student. “Potentially, it could cause reputational harm,” he added.

A former judge has been appointed to investigate claims prominent dance schools have rigged competitions. An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG), the biggest ...

It is believed there are a number of teachers and schools implicated in the allegations. It has engaged a former Court of Appeal judge to "oversee and supervise the immediate investigation". - It is believed there are a number of teachers and schools implicated in the allegations

Judges embroiled in the Irish dancing cheating controversy were allegedly trying to fix competitions for children as young as 10 and under.

They will have full and open access to the resources and records of CLRG”. The CLRG declined to respond to a number of queries yesterday. And I do believe it needs to be properly investigated,” he said. Some of the judges accused of “feis fixing” have been allowed to adjudicate dancing competitions since. This appeared to be an attempt to mark out the student. “Potentially, it could cause reputational harm,” he added.

A whistleblower has exposed explosive messages that suggest judges and teachers secretly tried to fix All-Ireland finals.

[first name and surname] and [first name and surname] are the names’. There are qualifying competitions in the US, UK and Australia. An Coimisiún said in a statement that ‘such unethical behaviour cannot and will not be tolerated by this organisation’. Have a girl u15 that needs to qualify no [competition number].’ This gets a ‘thumbs up’ symbol from the judge. Begging if you are on [child’s name] to do what you can Xxx.’ Is it bad?’ Do u know what you are on tomorrow? The judge replies with a winking emoticon. Who else is with you? Have a really good girl u14 no [competition number]. If you are, he’s number [competition number of dancer]. She then mentions she has another niece also dancing.

Rumours of cheating have swept Irish dancing competitions for years, a former world champion said yesterday. Layla Healy spoke out after it was revealed a ...

That’s one of the reasons why it needs to be fully and thoroughly investigated. The Irish Mirror understands a trove of screenshots of text messages was handed to CLRG in July. A number of instructors reportedly implicated in the text messages were allegedly appointed adjudicators in subsequent competitions. It added: “Due to the potential extent of such allegations the services of an independent former judge of the Court of Appeal have been engaged to oversee and supervise the investigation. “They will have full and open access to the resources and records of CLRG. “It could cause reputational harm but the solution is not to cover it up, it’s to deal with it, to investigate it properly and to hold people to account.” The CLRG did not respond to questions by the Irish Mirror but a statement released on Tuesday said “unethical behaviour cannot and will not be tolerated by this organisation”. “It was as I was getting older and as the organisation grew bigger and bigger you could see these things developing. She added: “It’s so disheartening to see someone who has that goal, they’re literally shattered when they realise it’s not possible because these things are going on.” When asked what she would like to see come out of the probe, she said: “To be able to trust the CLRG and to go back to how it was before. “So in that way favours is a big, big thing in the Irish dancing world.” An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha, the prestigious body which oversees Irish dancing in this country and around the world, has appointed an ex-Court of Appeal judge to probe the claims. “Favours is a big, big word that’s thrown around the place in the Irish dancing world.”

The world's oldest and largest competitive Irish dancing organization, An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG), has launched an investigation into the ...

CLRG said in its statement that the process had already started, but that it will be “difficult and arduous”. It has said that it has seen screenshots, which have not yet been shared with the CLRG, which appear to implicate at least another six teachers. It organises Ireland's regional and national championships along with the World Irish Dancing Championships, and has members across all five continents around the world.

The Irish Independent stated that “in one case, a dance teacher and a competition judge appeared to be exchanging sexual favours for higher scores”. The CLRG ...

It added: “This process has already started and the principles of natural justice apply. “An Coimisiún regards such breaches to be Gross Misconduct. It comes after the publication revealed screenshots of messages sent by 12 Irish dance instructors all either requesting or offering to fix competitions. To ensure the integrity of the process and until it is complete, no further comments will be made.” The newspaper said one of the dance teachers alleged to have been involved had been previously accused of interfering with scores at competitions. The screen shots were sent to the CLRG in July, and another six teachers are also set to be implicated by the messages.