2009 Southern Region Oireachtas

**Updated 12/19/2009**

The CLRG selection committee has announced that two IDTANA-Southern Region teachers, Kevin Broesler and Christina Ryan, will be judging at the 2010 Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne in Glasgow, Scotland. Dancers earning a Worlds qualification from either of these dancing schools will therefore not be able to compete at the 2010 event.  They will however retain their qualification status for 2011 Worlds competition.

As a result of this announcement, as well as tabulation errors in determining the number of World qualifiers for five competitions at the 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas, the following dancers are now eligible to represent the IDTANA-Southern Region in Scotland:

Competition # 1 Ladies/Girls 20 and Over

Emily Fondren (NISD)

Competition # 2 Ladies/Girls U20

Patricia Palermo (Tir ne Greine)

Sara Barton (McGinley)

Competition # 4 Girls U17

Caitlin Campbell (McTeggart)

Competition # 5 Girls U16

Kelley Aucello (Harling)

Chelsea Bartolomeo (Rince ne h’Eireann)

Caitlin Ward (Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota)

Katie Kilner (Culkin)

Competition # 6 Girls U15

Moira Ragen (Culkin)

Competition # 7 Girls U14

Ally MacLaughlin (Rince ne h’Eireann)

Monica Freissle (Rince ne h’Eireann)

Clare Roca (Drake)

Competition # 22 Boys U12

Brian Clancy (O’Neill-James)

In several competitions, due to tabulation errors more Worlds qualifiers were announced at the Southern Region Oireachtas than should have been.  Those errors were taken into account in naming the additional qualifiers above. In all cases, competitions now reflect the accurate number of qualifiers, as approved by CLRG.

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Thank you to all of our attendees for a fantastic 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas.  Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be updating the regional website with all of the new Os champions.

Information on the 2010 Oireachtas will be available at http://idtana-southernregion.com/sro10blog and remember that you can find regional updates on our main site, http://idtana-southernregion.com/

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The Oireachtas Host Committee, despite ongoing efforts, has not been able to arrange for Catholic mass services to be held at the Sheraton Hotel on during the Oireachtas.  Unfortunately, the committee has been unable to find a local priest who is able to come to the site of the event to celebrate mass. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our competitors and their families.

There are, however, several churches and chapels within a few miles of the hotel. Follow this link to a Google Map showing these locations.  (Opens in a new window)

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Below is the final list of adjudicators and musicians for the 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas:

• Ann Byrne-Gibbons (Ireland)
• Ryan Carroll (Canada)
• Tony Comerford (USA)
• Fedelmia Mullan Davis (USA)
• Terry Gillan (USA)
• Mandy Hennigan-O’Loughlin (England)
• Patricia Kennelly (USA)
• Stella Moore (England)
• Tony Nolan (Ireland)
• Rita O’Shea (USA)
• Karen Petri (USA)
• Bertie Roddy (England)
• Mary Lou Schade (USA)
• Brendan Tiernan (Australia)
• Bernadette Trainor (England)

• Merv Bell, TCRG, piano (Canada)
• Jim Butke, accordion (USA)
• Brendan Dolan, piano (USA)
• Billy Furlong, violin (USA)
• Daniel Gibney, piano (USA)
• Brian Glynn, accordion (USA)
• Conor McGuirk, piano (USA)
• Chris McLoughlin, accordion (USA)
• Michelle Bergin McLoughlin, TCRG, piano (USA)
• Tony Nother, accordion (Canada)
• Mike Shaffer, accordion (USA)
• Sean Softley, violin (Canada)
• Theresa Shaffer Wilkinson, TCRG, piano (USA)
• Anne Marie Acosta Williams, TCRG, piano (USA)

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Just a reminder that we've got a treasure-trove of helpful hints and information available on the Southern Region Oireachtas website under "Downloads & Links" and the 2009 SRO Info Sheet (download here).

Some of the information available includes:

• Hotel Accommodations
• Travel Info (including a direct link) for discounted tickets for Super Shuttle to and from both Dallas area airports
• Information for once you arrive
• Hospital, pharmacy and grocery addresses

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A helpful hint from one of our Dallas dance families:

The annual Adolphus Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday morning, December 5th beginning at 10am. This will impact anyone coming to the SRO by car that morning. Make sure that if you are driving you get to the hotel before 10am to avoid the crowds as this parade route will go down Olive Street in front of the hotel.

For additional information about the parade,  follow this link.

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The 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas is just over a month away, but it's NEVER too early to start planning for our fun-filled awards ceremonies.  This year, the Saturday evening awards theme - "Under the Texas Stars" - is a perfect opportunity for you to break our your cowboy boots, hat and appropriate Texas attire. 

On Sunday night, our  traditional Southern Region "White Christmas" returns.  Who knows, but Santa may even make an appearance.  Bring your best holiday-themed attire and help us celebrate!

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We've added a new page to our blog -- a one-stop shop for all available downloads and links for information on information released by the Southern Region Oireachtas host committee.

Follow the Downloads & Links under Event Info (to the right) for a list of all available information.

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A message to those with Sheraton Hotel reservations:

A number of participants and families were booked accidentally in the teacher's block of rooms at the Sheraton.  The hotel has honored all reservations, but has moved those who are not teachers to the block assigned for the family rate of $129.00.

Oireachtas chair Judy McCafferty may be contact with any resulting problems by email at judymccaff ~at~ (replace with @) sbcglobal.net

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Ever wanted to congratulate your dancer, team or school for making it to the Oireachtas?  What about promoting your business? Here's your opportunity.  Program ads for the 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas are available for purchase until October 1.

Download the 2009 Southern Region Oireachts Program Ad Form.  Both files open in a new window.

• PDF File
• Word File
  

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The host committee of the 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas has put together some helpful hints and other info to make your trip to Dallas a little easier this year.  Included is information on hotel accommodations, airport (and transportation to AND from), as well as the on-site O set up.

• Download a PDF copy of the 2009 SRO Info Sheet (opens in a new window)
  

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Two small updates have been made to the 209 SRO Syllabus, including the address to which perpetual trophies should be returned.  Please download a new copy of the syllabus to make sure you have the most current version.

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The syllabus for the 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas and the preliminary schedule for the competition are now available online:

• 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas Syllabus ~ PDF
• 2009 Southern Region Oireachtas Preliminary Schedule ~ PDF
• 2009 Required Solo Championship Dances - PDF

Although the actual time of the competitions has not yet been determined, the days have been set and are included in the preliminary schedule.  Additional information will be added as it becomes available.

Entries for the 2009 SRO will open July 15th.

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With some recent changes we've made to the website, we've moved the Southern Region Oireachtas website here to the main site and have added some new features.

We hope to continue providing updated information, as it becomes available, about the SRO.

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