Laois Irish dancer to star on TG4's An Ríl Deal

A Laois dancer is set to feature on the new series of TG4'S An Ríl Deal this weekend. 

Mountmellick's Emily Costigan will perform on the show which is searching for the next big thing in the World of Irish Dancing. 

Fantastic performers of all styles of traditional dance will entertain viewers over 8 episodes from Step dancers, Sean-Nós dancers to Set dancers, even a fusion of all styles will be seen. There are no age restrictions on the dancers- young and old and everything in between will be showing us their moves! Solo dancers, Duos and Groups. 

Keeping a close eye on all the talented hopefuls are the three judges, all experts in the field of Irish dance; standing in for Labhras Sonaí Choilm Learraí for the another episode is dance artist, performer and teacher Sibéal Davitt (Dublin) as she joins Úna Ní Fhlatharta (Maynooth, Kildare) and Ronan O’Connell (Galway-Cairde Dance Company). 

Presented by Síomha Ní Ruairc, the series will feature dancers and groups from many counties across the country, including Westmeath, Kildare, Galway, Limerick, Dublin, Clare, Kerry, Wicklow, Mayo, Cork, Leitrim, Laois, Meath, Donegal, Derry, Antrim and Down. 

Each week will feature different dancers as they battle it out with showstopping numbers in the hopes of reaching the finale to be crowned winners of An Ríl Deal. 

 Laois' Emily Costigan will feature in the fifth episode of the programme airing on Sunday, April 7 at 8.30pm on TG4. 

Let the battle of the dance commence!