“Let the foxtrot!… But don’t you trot after him!” spat the priest on Árainn Mhór from the altar.
The people of the island were rather fond of the foxtrot and dancing. The priest wasn’t! He even went as far as busting into the Mill Dance Hall, taking off his collar and started boxing men who were dancing. I’m not sure who won but they’re still great dancers on the island today! 😏
Thanks to Dr. Johnny Duffy for this account.
The Devil’s in the Dance Hall comes to Dunkineely, Donegal this November 29th. 🔥
Come dance to the roaring sound of The Gralton Big Band where Edwina Guckian will teach you all the moves and have you jazzing all night long.
Expect foxtrots, slow sets and short skirts, sean nós, shim-shamming, set-dancing and scandal!
So come dressed in your finest 1930s gear, polish up your brogues, wear your boldest lipstick and make it a night you’ll never forget, dancing with the Devil in the Donegal dancehall.
#ThisAintNoCéilí
🎟️TICKETS:
https://www.edwinaguckian.com/the-devils-in-the-dance-hall/
Other locations:
📍The Ballroom of Romance, Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim
14th Nov
📍Tooreen Hall, Tooreen, Mayo
21st Nov
📍Mullagh Hall, Mullagh, Clare
22nd Nov
📍Dunkineely Hall, Dunkineely, Donegal
29th Nov
🎨 Poster design by the incredible @black_rogue_design
Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
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