Leitrim dancers set to return for Wildcard round of An Ríl Deal on TG4

Leitrim Village entertainers Alexandra and Toni O’Looney, teached by Edwina Guckian, return to the penultimate episode of Wildcard round of An Ríl Deal on TG4 this Sunday, April 21, at 8.30pm.

The new series of An Ríl Deal is nearing its finale as TG4 and Adare Productions are looking for the next big thing in the World of Irish Dancing.

Fantastic performers of all styles of traditional dance have entertained viewers over the last six weeks, from Step dancers, Sean-Nós dancers, Set dancers and even a fusion of all styles.

There have been no age restrictions on the dancers- young and old and everything in between have shown us their moves! Solo dancers, Duos and Groups.

The seventh episode is a Wildcard round, in which 7 acts from previous rounds that didn’t win their episode get one more chance to impress the judges on stage.

Also coming back are Dublin dance group Rince Rhythm (Dublin city and Co. Kildare), Caitlin Clarke (Donnybrook, Dublin) and Ruby Hoare (Ballyfermot, Dublin), Belfast stars Ellie Holmes and Youcef Belouazani (World champion Irish dancer-Lenadoon), Limerick talent Jack Rohan (Castleconnell, Co. Limerick) and dancing duo Caoibhe and Heidi (Caoibhe-Williamstown, Co. Clare, Heidi-Loughrea, Co. Galway).

Making the tough decision will be the 3 judges, all experts in the field of Irish dance; Galwegians Labhras Sonaí Choilm Learraí and Ronan O’Connell and Maynooth’s Úna Ní Fhlatharta.

An Ríl Deal series is the ultimate free-for-all Irish dance competition and celebrates all the Irish dancing traditions.

An Ríl Deal is presented by Síomha Ní Ruairc and will air over eight weeks, starting on Sunday, March 10 at 8.30pm on TG4 and the TG4 Player - TG4.ie.