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Irish DancersPracticing for the Gaelic ‘Peis’ June 25 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds are, left to right Stephanie and John Kelly of the Kerry Dancers, a group under the direction of Ann Richens, and Tessie Toomey of the Hibernian Dancers, under the direction of Julie Wahlrab. All the children are from St. Anthony parish. A third local group also planning to participate is known as the Coogan Dancers, directed by Kathleen Coogan.FestivalPlannedBy Irish Danparticipate inFeis Society- 25, tn ifeeMontgomeryMore than 1,000 dancers from many cities in the United States and Canada will the fourth annual of the DaytonSaturday, JuneColiseum of theCounty Fairgrounds.Irish dancers will be competing in many categories and age groups. They will be accompanied by musicians representing Irish groups in the two countries. There also w.ill be a competition for musicians who are skilled performers with the accordian, flute and tin whistle.Mass will be offered at theFairgrounds at 7 p.m. Thecelebrant will be Father Joseph Zimerle, C.PP.S., pastor of St. Joseph parish. ‘Weekend activities for the Irish dancers, musicians and theirRights FilmsersDayton ho^ujj^jjdbegin Friday, June 24,^JTtTieti^mada Inn. There 4ST11 be a traditional“Ceile” dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., with music provided by Irish~ Vv;' »?;■ ft..'v'^rr-7- • ;•?• * 1 C' • * * • • % • , .At the fairgrounds the host group has made plans for food and refreshments. The “Feis” is open to the public as well as to participants and their families.General chairman for the event is John Hoswell. Joe Nugent isentry secretary. Inquiries regarding admission prices or entries is available from Mr. Nugent at 433-9041, .“Feis” (pronounced “Fesh”) is a Gaelic word signifying an Irish dancing celebration. Participants wear distinctive, brightly-colored costumes. Many of the symbols on the costumes have their origin in liturgical vestments.
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Cincinnati Catholic Telegraph
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Fri, Jun 17, 1977
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