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With the Irish dance organization CLRG facing a dire financial situation, teachers have come together this week to brainstorm solutions. Deirdre O'Mara in New York organized two Zoom meetings that drew much higher interest than she anticipated.
It has been a draining two years for Irish dancing, but the announcement this week that an investigation into alleged cheating was being abandoned marked the lowest point yet for the cultural activity and its beleaguered governing body.
An investigation into 44 people across the UK, Ireland and further afield was announced in 2022.
The investigation into alleged widespread cheating in Irish dancing has been completely abandoned.
Sandra Connick, the chairperson of the Irish dance organization CLRG, acknowledged that the decision not to pursue further disciplinary proceedings is frustrating and disappointing. Scandal erupted within CLRG in 2022 when allegations of 'feis fixing' came to light.