Oakville Beaver, 5 Mar 2010, p. 20

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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, March 5, 2010 · 20 Irish dancers are having a ball By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Some 24 Irish dancers from the Oakville-based Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance have qualified for the World Irish D a n c i n g Championships happening later this month. Nine of those dancers live right here in Oakville. "We are so proud of all our dancers," said Barb Goggin-Wade, director of the School, in a press release. "Their hard work and dedication is truly humbling. Whether they bring home a medal or dance their personal best, it's an experience of a lifetime," However, in order to help pay for the dancers' GLASGOW-BOUND: Members of the Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance. expenses the school, along with the Oakville Irish Dance Association, are holding a fundraiser and a celebratory dinner and dance party. The Claddagh Ball takes place on Saturday, March 6 at the B u r l i n g t o n Convention Centre. Claddagh is the Irish symbol for friendship, loyalty and love. The event will include performances from the school's dancers, a silent auction and dancing. The championships are taking place March 28 to April 4 in Glasgow, Scotland where some 4,000 dancers will participate from across the world. The GogginCarroll dancers qualified in November at a regional competition in Niagara Falls. About 700 dancers came from Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes to participate in the qualifier. The gala runs from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets cost $65 per guest and seating is limited. The convention centre is located at 1120 Burloak Dr. For tickets to the upcoming fundraiser, email oakvilleirishdanceassociation@yahoo.com. HOME SHOW PRICING EVENT 6 person spa priced to sell at only 2 available! $3,995 Deluxe Infra-Red Saunas starting from ALL 2009 SPAS REDUCED, PLUS PRE-ORDER SPECIALS ON ALL 2010 SPAS - TAKE DELIVERY IN APRIL OR MAY Dundas St. Appleby Line COME SEE US AT THE IDEAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW IN HAMILTON. MARCH 5-7. SEE DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE BLOG. $ 2,79500 · Detoxify · Relieve muscle & joint pain · Lose Weight 2379 Trafalgar Road (Winners Plaza) Trafalgar Ridge Plaza, Oakville Dundas St. 2000 Appleby Line (Millcroft Shopping Centre) Burlington East Side Mario's # Trafalgar Millcroft Plaza LCBO # 905-315-7800 905-257-5006 Upper Middle Pos trid r. ge D Upper Middle w w w. t h e s u n d a n c e s p a s t o r e . c o m

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