Irish dancing: No further action over fixing allegations
An investigation into 44 people across the UK, Ireland and further afield was announced in 2022.
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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.
The CLRG says it is unable to identify a suitable witness to provide evidence against the teachers and adjudicators
Transgender Irish dancers have been told they can compete in whatever categories they say matches their chosen gender identity.