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06 Sept 2025

Derry dancers off to compete in Irish Dancing World Championships

Local company CRASH Services provided sponsorship for Ferry Academy of Irish Dance

Derry dancers off to compete in Irish Dancing World Championships

From left: Emily Connor, Molly Fitzgibbon, Marie Keenan/CRASH Services, Abbie McCartney, Bronagh Gallagher, Grace Millar, Mia Carlin and Ryan Sheerin

Eleven children from the Ferry Academy of Irish Dance have qualified to compete in the Irish Dancing World Championships which will be held in Montreal, Canada from 2nd-9th April.

Those skilled dancers taking place are Mia Carlin, Molly Fitzgibbon, Emily Connor, Ryan Sheerin, Grace Campbell, Dearbhla Clawson, Grace Millar, Charlie Doherty, Grace Callaghan, Abbie McCartney and Bronagh Gallagher.

Ahead of their trip, dancers from Ferry Academy of Irish Dance visited local company CRASH Services at their Culmore Road office to thank them for their sponsorship.

Susan Millar, Dance Teacher at Ferry Academy said “Most of the Ferry Academy World Qualifiers were delighted to visit their sponsors at CRASH Services to say thanks and to receive their generous donation presented by Marie Keenan.

“The eleven dancers are excited to travel to Montreal to represent Derry at Oireachtas Rince Na Cruinne in April.

“The team has been working tirelessly training for the event and everyone is excited to show how good the Ferry Academy is!

“All our friends and family have been so supportive for our amazing dancers.”

Paul Cooney Fleet and Repair Director said “We are so pleased for these young boys and girls competing at the World Championships and wish them save travels and the best of luck from all the team at CRASH Services”.

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