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How A Cheating Scandal Shocked The World Of Irish Dancing
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In 2022, journalist Ellen Coyne revealed that teachers and judges involved in Irish dancing had been accused of “feis-fixing”, after information suggesting that competition results had been agreed ahead of time was leaked.
She has now released her book ‘Dirty Dancing: The Inside Story of the Irish Dancing Cheating Scandal”, in which she showcases the dark side of the sport and how it was impacted by the controversy.
She speaks to Matt on Tuesday’s The Last Word.
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