New England friends gather at National Irish Dancing Championships

Amy Bessey, Lizzie MacLellan, Kristen Towey and Victoria Goddard

from Proto-Casano (MA) enjoy the colorful fountain show

at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

Gilleoghan (CT) dancers Clare Ahern, Caitlin TeeKing, Sophie Jones and Maura Whaley.

Fun in the fountain at the Moms to Reel Boys Meet 'n Greet!

Declan Meagher - Marie Moore (PA) with Braedan Mahoney, Lucas Hu

Patrick Mello, Griffin Wilkins and twins Aidan and Alex Boni from Harney (MA)

Kassie Seavy and Nicole Greco from Gilleoghan (CT) at awards Sunday

Hannah Lewis and Angela-Marie Conklinfrom Murray (NH)

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Photos from North American Irish Dancing Champs Saturday

Saturday at the North American Irish Dancing Championships in Nashville, Tennessee! Dancers and teachers practicing, mingling and making great memories at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

Boland School unifies with great purple tees!
Waiting on awards!

Grandmother Jean Mullane with Orla, Sinead and Grace Godley

from Mullane-Healy-Godley (IL)

Kathleen Ryan Natter TCRG with her mother "CeCe"

Ryan Academy (NY)

Emily and Brianna from Goggin-Carroll (Eastern Canada) watching sets.

Mary Kate Chaney, Ceara Sweetser, Hannah Lewis and Colleen Chaney

from Murray (NH)

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