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Unless otherwise noted, the McGrath Academy holiday schedule follows the
local County school system calendar.
Please click here for the 2009/2010 dance school schedule.
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Please remember that three snow/instructor illness days have been incorporated into the 2008/2009 calendar. As a result, if classes are canceled three times due to inclement weather, instructor illness, and/or other unforseen circumstances, there will NOT be a re-scheduled make-up lesson. However, cancellations beyond this will be re-scheduled and offered as make-up lessons.
Class cancellations due to inclement weather generally follow
the local county school closings. However, please watch this space
for confirmation of class cancellations by location.
Virginia:
Prince William County - Fairfax County
Maryland:
Montgomery County |
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Feiseanna (fesh-anna) are Irish Dance Competitions held on Local, Regional, National, and World Levels. Competition is categorized by soft or hard shoe, music used, age & grade. These events are excellent opportunities to meet new people and enjoy Traditional Irish singing, music & lots of dancing.
Parents and students new to feiseanna may like to consult our Feising 101 guide.
Please click on the links below to find current listings of upcoming feiseanna.
To register for any feis please logon to EFeis
UPCOMING MID-ATLANTIC REGION FEISEANNA
UPCOMING MID-AMERICA REGION FEISEANNA
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2009 North American Irish Dance Championships
Congratulations to all of our wonderful McGrath Academy dancers for competing at the 2009 North American Irish Dance Championships in Nashville, Tennessee. We are very proud of each and every one of you!
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2009 World Irish Dance Competition
Thanks, Cameron for dancing for McGrath Academy at the 2009 World's.
He danced wonderfully but unfortunately did not receive a recall, though he did gain very benificial experience on the World's stage. We look forward to many future years of Cameron at World's with many other McGrath dancers.
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Congratulations to all who danced so beautifully at the 2008 Southern Region Oireachtas!
McGrath Academy Dancers lit up the stage at the 2008 Southern Region Oireachtas with nine dancers medaling, seven qualifying for Nationals, and one dancer qualifying for the 2008 World Irish Dance Championships in Philadelphia, PA this April. We look forward to the continued hard work and dedication of Lauren and of all the McGrath Academy dancers!
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Congratulations to Jenna for dancing beautifully at the 2007 North American Irish Dance Championships. At her first NAIDC, she was a star for us all and represented McGrath Academy well!
Click here for pictures of the event
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May 9th, 2009
Frederick Celtic Festival at
the Frederick Fairgrounds
Thank you to our dancers who came to the VFD Frederick Celtic Festival Saturday, May 9th. The crowd enjoyed watching our dancers show off their amazing talents! We had a great day!
for more info about the festival, click on the link below
VFD Frederick Celtic Festival
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Thank you to all McGrath dancers who danced at Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle for McGrath Academy Fun Day. Despite low turn out, a great time was had by all. |
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UPCOMING MAJORS
2009 Southern Region Oireachtas
December 5-6, 2009
Dallas, Texas
for more info, click here |
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We have received these kind words regarding one of our recent performances: |
To the McGrath Academy of Irish Dance,
Thank you for bringing students of all ages from the McGrath Academy to perform at Hayfield Elementary School last night. Our International Night celebration was another fabulous event for our students, staff, and surrounding community. We greatly appreciate having an opportunity to see the many fine talents within your ensemble. Our students couldn't stop talking today about how much they enjoyed watching your group perform. Many of the students have never seen Irish dancing so this was a special treat! Your educational presentation captivated the audience. Please let your students know how much we appreciate them taking the time to join our festivities. They really helped to make this event extra special!
Thank you Paul and friends for setting up and taking down the wooden platforms. I have two platforms on hand that if ever they need a home you're the first person I call.
Best wishes as your group performs in the Manassas parade! And thank you once again for attending our International Night celebration. We hope your group will visit us again soon. Have a fantastic Spring Vacation!
Musically yours,
Carla Okouchi
Music Educator
Hayfield Elementary School
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C.I.D.A. Fundraising Opportunity
C.I.D.A. offers you the opportunity to purchase an adorable McGrath Feis Bear for $16.50. Each bear is generously sized to be perfect for hugging, and comes dressed in a McGrath Academy logo hoodie.
Bears and hoodies come in a variety of color choices and personalization is available.
For more information, or
to place an order contact Alice Butler-Short.
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Official Irish Dance Sites |
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FeisWeb - The newest online registration site.
E-Feis - The registration site most popular in our region.
Feisworx - Site more widely used in other regions.
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SRO 2009 blogspot
Information about the upcoming 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas
NAFC
Complete list of all Feiseanna & event rules.
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Local Society & Events List |
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- AOH Virginia - Ancient Order of Hibernian's
Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity. The Ancient Order of Hibernian's is the oldest Catholic lay organization in America.
- KofC Virginia - Knights of Columbus
A Catholic men's fraternal benefit society formed to render financial aid to members and their families.
- The BallyShaners, Inc.
Co-sponsors of the Alexandria Parade and the Alexandria Irish Festival in Northern Virginia.
- Greater Washington Ceili Club
The Greater Washington Ceili Club (GWCC) is a non-profit organization, organized and incorporated in 1985, to promote traditional Celtic dance, music, and culture.
- Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann
CCE is our local Irish cultural society, and sponsor of the CCE Feis held each May in Emmitsburg. They also host a monthy ceili in Fairfax City.
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- Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle - Owner Mac Tique - 4844 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, (301) 951-0115, located in downtown Bethesda, convienent parking just past restaurant.
- The Dubliner Restaurant - in the Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 737-3773
- Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant
808 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 789-0066
- Hunter's Head Tavern
9048 John Mosby Hwy, Upperville, VA 20184, (540) 592-9020
- Ireland's Four Provinces
105 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, (703) 534-8999
- Ireland's Four Provinces
3412 Connecticut Av NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 244-0860
- Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub
500 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 216-0046
- Kelly's Irish Times Pub
14 F St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, (202) 543-5433
- K C's Restaurant
9550 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110-5520, (703) 361-2400
- Murphy's Irish Pub
713 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 548-1717
- Old Brogue Irish Pub
760C Walker Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066, (703) 759-3309
- O'Meara's Restaurant & Pub
8971 Center St., Manassas, VA. 20110, (703) 369-1469
- Pat Troy's Ireland's Own's Restaurant and Pub
111 N. Pitt St., Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 549-4535
- Paddy's 32 Steakhouse & Pub
9 Center St., Stafford, VA 22556, (540) 657-4900
- Rooney's Restaurant & Pub
2852 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford, VA 22554, (540) 720-8850
- Siné Irish Pub & Restaurant
1301 S. Joyce St., Arlington, VA 22202, (703) 415-4420
- Kirkpatrick's Irish Pub 5351 Merchant's View Square, Haymarket, VA 20169, (571) 248-6635
- The Auld Sheebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 293-9600
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