IrishDancing.com blogs

Server Upgrades

cameron.irishdancing — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:21:42 +0000

Hi Guys!

Our super IDM tech have just upgraded the website to a new server. But, this means that there may be a few hidden glitches. If you run into any glitches - leave a profile comment on my page (cameron.irishdancing) or email me cameron@irishdancing.com. While we are looking for any problems - it always helps to have more eyes!

This is the first step in several exciting changes/upgrades to the website!

Cameron

Can't get the song out of my head!

cameron.irishdancing — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:13:19 +0000

We are usually walking around with a dance song stuck n our heads. I had Blackthorn Stick repeating over and over for ages, but now I am started to hear camp songs which is getting me in the mood for summer.

Have you written your camp song yet? The entries have started to come in for IDM's and Camp Rince Ceol's GRAND GIVEAWAY of a week at camp. We are loving reading (and watching) the creative camp songs that have started to arrive. We are having so much fun with this contest and are so excited that one excited dancer will get to win a week at Camp Rince Ceol.

Future CLRG Worlds & NANS locations

cameron.irishdancing — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:36:39 +0000

With all of the excitement with the CLRG Worlds in Boston an An Comhdhail Worlds in Dublin this week, I have heard a lot of murmurs about locations for future championships. Here are some for a few of the major competitions. If you are with a different organization or know of other dates, please post them, too!

Cameron

North American Irish Dance Championships (known as NAIDC or NANS)

2013 - Anaheim, California
2014 - Montreal, Canada
2015 - Providence, Rhode Island
2016 - Orlando, Florida
2017 - New Orleans, Louisiana

CLRG World Championships:
2013 - Boston, Mass.
2014 - London, England

Life of a Galway Girl #6

cameron.irishdancing — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:14:45 +0000

Hey My Irish Dancers,

How are you this lovely September? From what I hear back home, the weather has been picture perfect for autumn. I must admit I miss that. There really is nothing like fall in America; the pumpkin patches, football games, Halloween candy overflowing the grocery store’s shelves and crisp feeling in the air. Ireland’s weather from the summer has carried right over in to the fall with rainy days and colder than desired temperatures. But, I am in Ireland, so you can’t have everything!

While we are use to apple picking and visiting local farms for face painting and haunted houses, Galway is currently coming off of the buzz from the annual Clarenbridge Oyster Festival. From September 14th to the 16th, the quiet village of Clarenbridge, which is nestled on the banks of the Clarin River, celebrate the two things that make it famous – Guinness and oysters!

Life of a Galway Girl #5

cameron.irishdancing — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:57:39 +0000

Hey My Irish Dancers,

How are you this month? As I always dread every year, I know that August brings the last few weeks of summer. With fall clothes already in the stores, August can sometimes be a bit of a downer. But I am always determined to remember that we still have a great chunk of summer fun left and we shouldn’t dare waste it!

So, with this one last summer “step,” I decided to bring you all an extra special blog post. When I moved to Ireland two years ago and started my Master’s Degree in Journalism, I was fortunate enough to be in a class of amazing Irish people! One of my fellow classmates in particular, Carla O’Brien, shared a very special hobby of mine – dance.

Life of a Galway Girl #4

cameron.irishdancing — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:55:46 +0000

Hey My Irish Dancers,

How are you all holding up in the Chicago heat? I hope it’s not too unbearable. I do have to admit that I am slightly jealous of all the Facebook snapshots I see of friends back at home. Everyone is living at North Avenue Beach, sipping on ice-cold lemonade and getting a great tan just from one day out in the sun! Galway, on the other hand, has been under a constant cloud of rain and chilly weather. I still have to wear my jacket most days and regret wearing sandals within moments of stepping outside. But, it is the west coast of Ireland so I can’t complain too much!

Life of a Galway Girl #3

cameron.irishdancing — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:48:32 +0000

Hey my Irish Dancers,

How are we this week? Well, just like my last blog post to you, the weather here in Galway isn’t the same as my wonderful mood. It’s been raining here for two days straight, but I am hoping the clouds get it all of their system now to give us a lovely weekend ahead! Here’s to hoping.

But weather troubles aside, summer is definitely in full swing here on the west coast. Tourists and study abroad students have settled in to become permanent residents for the summer and the country’s many festivals have begun. And speaking of festivals, one of the oldest and most famous Galway festivals is just around the corner – the Galway Arts Festival.

Life of a Galway Girl - #2!

cameron.irishdancing — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:47:24 +0000

Hey my Irish Dancers,

How are you this week? Unfortunately, the weather here in Ireland hasn’t budged since my last blog post. Rain still spills down at unexpected times and I’ve found myself still wearing my winter coat (only on occasion)! But let’s hope it turns around soon. As so many of you probably know, there really is nothing better than a beautiful summer day here on the Emerald Isle. The magic of this place that so many speak of becomes undoubtedly evident on a sunny day. So as we say here in Galway..roll on summertime!

Website News

cameron.irishdancing — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:13:56 +0000

We've been doing a lot of behind the scenes work on the website lately. We are revamping the dance schools listing, so you can easily locate a school by region. If you think you're school should be listed let us know and we'll get it up as soon as we get permission from the school's director.

But - our biggest news is that we have a new moderator, Caitlin aka eisd4ever. Caitlin is a very active user, who is there to help or just chat whenever you need her. Congrats Caitlin!

Contests, contests, contests

cameron.irishdancing — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:49:15 +0000

Today has been a day of contests here at IDM. From announcing the winners of April's drawing for a week at Camp Rince Ceol to putting up information on our newest contest to help design a logo for the 2013 An Coimisiun World's. It seems there is always something exciting going on here!

I hope that many of you will enter the Worlds Logo Contest drawing. Let me know if you submit an entry and I'll upload a fun new badge to your page.

TTFN
Cameron