Newry dance group JigJazz crowned winners of An Ríl Deal

A big congratulations to the Newry-based dance group, whose dancers have Newry, Belfast and Monaghan connections. Jigjazz wowed the judges and viewers throughout the series and were up against stiff competition in the Grand Final of the ultimate free-for-all Irish dance competition.

Tasked with making the crucial call were An Ríl Deal’s three esteemed judges, all experts in the field of Irish dance; Galwegians Labhras Sonaí Choilm Learraí and Ronan O’Connell and Maynooth’s Úna Ní Fhlatharta and it was judge Úna who cast the deciding vote in a nail-biting finish!

The finale also featured fantastic performances from fellow finalists; Limerick star Anna Leonard (Fedamore), Mayo talent Atlantic Waves (Mofatt School of Irish dance – based in Crossmolina) and Ela Kohen Murray (Westport), Dublin dancers Damhsoirí Elbadri McAuley Baird (Emily, Erin & Lana, Swords) and Caitlin Clarke (Donnybrook, originally from San Francisco) and Kildare dance group Fusion 9 (Newbridge).

An Ríl Deal was presented by Síomha Ní Ruairc and aired over eight weeks, from Sunday 10th March at 8.30pm on TG4 and on the TG4 Player - TG4.ie.