One small step towards the Strictly Shamrocks extravaganza ...

The first steps leading to the stage in the Park Hotel on the 12 May and the Strictly Shamrocks dancing extravaganza took place on Thursday night when the first practice session was held in the wonderful gym of Gainstown National School (an establishment where education and learning is evident everywhere. Is there another school in Ireland with an open-air classroom situated in a woodland setting?). It was a successful outing with almost all dancers present and correct; the choreographer set a very fast fitness-testing pace. Most important of all it was a fun session.