Those of us here at Damhsóir.com are thinking of designing a couple of t-shirts specifically for the adult ceili teams crowd -- one for all the 2007 champs and one for those heading to the 2008 North American championships.

You can see some of our other designs at http://www.cafepress.com/shopirishdance

Would there be interest in this from folks? We think it would be really neat to have all (or a lot of) the adults dancing at NAIDCs show up with the same t-shirts!

Let us know what you think.... Head over to the Damhsóir Forum and join the conversation.


(Full disclosure: the proceeds from the Shop Irish Dance store go to pay for this website)

Happy holidays to all of you from Damhsóir.com and best wishes you all for a Happy New Year and a feis-tastic 2008!

Now that Oireachtas season is over, all we have left are the memories... and the photos!

Here's how to find photos from the adult competitions throughout the 7 North American regions:

• Mid American Region ~ Direct Link to Gallery - Photos Courtesy of Photography by Harrington
• Western Canada Region ~ Direct Link to Competition Gallery ~ Direct Link to Awards Gallery - Photos Courtesy of Aztec Stills and Photography

The following regions photos are courtesy of Universal Event Photo. The same directions work for all regions -- we've identified the pages on which the adult pictures begin:

• Go to http://www.universaleventphoto.com/
• Select "View Your Images"
• Select "Irish Dancing"
• Select a region
• Select the "Submit" button -- no need to put anything in the box

Here's the specific info for the regions:

• Mid Atlantic Region ~ Choose "Friday Night Awards Adult Ceilis" on the 1st page
• New England Region ~ Choose "Sunday Night Awards Adult Ceilis" on the 3rd page
• Western Region ~ Choose "Saturday Night Awards Adult Ladies" or "Saturday Night Awards Adult Mixed" on the 2nd page
• Eastern Canada Region ~ Choose "Saturday Night Awards Adult Ladies 4 Hand" on the 1st page or "Saturday Night Awards Adult Ladies 8 Hand" on the 2nd page
• Southern Region photos will also be available via Universal Event Photo but are not yet posted!

Congratulations to the Southern Region Oireachtas teams....

Ladies 4 - 12 teams danced (all Reels), 6 teams placed

1. Culkin A
2. Damhsa Onorach
3. Hogan
4. Culkin C
5. Culkin B
6. Culkin D

Mixed 4 - 5 teams danced, 3 placed

1. Aoibhneas an Rince (Humors)
2. Culkin (Reel)
3. Drake (Reel)

Ladies 8 - 3 teams danced

1. Culkin A (Cross Reel)
2. Culkin B (High Cauled Cap)
3. Drake (St. Patrick's Day)

Mixed 8 - 1 team danced

1. Shandon