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05/04/2004
World Irish Dancing Championship commences in Belfast
Around 12,000 people are set to diverge on Belfast this week as the World Irish Dancing Championship takes place in the city.
The eight-day event, which began at the Waterfront Hall on Sunday, will see almost 4,000 competitors from across the world compete in different age groups.
Andersonstown man, Dan Armstrong, who is one of the judges at the festival, said the event would bring millions of pounds into the local economy.
"There's not a hotel bed to be had in Belfast, and you can see queues at restaurants all over the city," he said.
To earn the right to dance in the championships, entrants first had to come through 28 international qualifying events.
Tickets for the championship can only be purchased on the day of the event at the Waterfront Hall.
(MB)
The eight-day event, which began at the Waterfront Hall on Sunday, will see almost 4,000 competitors from across the world compete in different age groups.
Andersonstown man, Dan Armstrong, who is one of the judges at the festival, said the event would bring millions of pounds into the local economy.
"There's not a hotel bed to be had in Belfast, and you can see queues at restaurants all over the city," he said.
To earn the right to dance in the championships, entrants first had to come through 28 international qualifying events.
Tickets for the championship can only be purchased on the day of the event at the Waterfront Hall.
(MB)
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