The 2010 New Zealand Championships

  are just 28 days away!

  See our 2010 Nationals page for all ticket details, timetable and adjudicator names.

Merchandise for this years event can be seen here

The order form can be found here

  Thank to those who are supporting our event!

The Feis venue is confirmed as the Majestic Theatre, Christchurch.

The Feis is to be held over the 23rd and 24th of October 2010 (Labour Weekend).

The Irish dancing, singing, speech and instrumentals will be held in the Majestic Theatre on Saturday October 23, with the Field events and sports being held on both days.

Judge - Margaret Cleary, ADCRG, LA, USA.

Novice and Open Sections in double age groups

Adult Novice and Open Section

Adult Ceili

Team Showcase sections

Entries close October 1st, late entry accepted up until Ocotber 10th with a late fee.

Billeting available.

Syllabus and entry form available from the website:

www.irishfeis.co.nz

September 8th Update:

Great news!

Both the Horticultural Hall and the Majestic Theatre in Christchurch have been spared any major damage during the recent earthquake and have been given the all clear!

So now it is ALL STEAM AHEAD for the Feis this year in Christchurch. Come on bring your Craic to Christchurch, let’s give the people of Christchurch a place to come and dance, sing, unwind and have some warm fun, goodness knows we could do with some reprieve from the frayed nerves!! The city is in disarray and really needs an influx of people to bring it back to life........who better than the Irish and their kin!!

Please note the date for competition entries has been extended to October 1, 2010. So come on everybody and support the Christchurch Irish Society in providing a family entertainment event for all.

Check out the website for continuously updated information, www.irishfeis.co.nz

Photos can be seen here.

Please note that this is the offical photograhper for the 2010 New Zealand Championships.

Solo Results:

Under 9 Novice - Sophie Williams, D A

Over 9 Novice - Katelyn Thomas, K-H

Under 9 Girls - 1st Ciara Walshe D A, 2nd Ina Dempster D A, 3rd Amelia Roy D A, 4th Kristen Hansen K-H

Under 10 Girls - 1st Holly Lawson D A, 2nd Brooklyn Riggs D A

9-11 Boys - 1st Liam Mooney D A, 2nd Patrick Sharrow D A

Under 11 Girls - 1st Teighan Sinclar K-H, 2nd Chelsea Gibson D A

Under 12 Girls - 1st Nicola Prebble K-H, 2nd Rayner Clarke D A, 3rd Olivia Dodson D A, 4th Sophia Hogg K-H

11-13 Boys - 1st Harry Bartlett D A, 2nd Declan Weir D A, 3rd Harry Adams D A

Under 13 Girls - 1st Roylence Halloway N G

13-15 Boys - 1st Caleb Hendry, Con

Under 14 Girls - 1st Corey Bartlett D A, 2nd Molly Henderson K-H, 3rd Rochelle Kirby D A

Under 15 Girls - 1st Georgia Hodgson D A, 2nd Grace Savage Con, 3rd Caitlin Casey Fox

Under 16 Girls - 1st Sophie Dodson D A, 2nd Anisha Harris Fox

Under 17 Girls - 1st Olivia Masters D A, 2nd Ciara Chester Cronin Con,

Under 18 Ladies - 1st Charlotte Priestley D A, 2nd Victoria Sharps K-H, 3rd Ashleigh John D A

Under 19 Ladies - 1st Imogen Campbell D A

19-21 Ladies - 1st Leeza Ericksen D A, 2nd Johanna O'Brien K-H

Team Results:

Under 9 3 Hand Composed - 1st Doyle, 2nd Ng Ghabhann

Under 9 4 Hand Commission - 1st Ng Ghabhann, 2nd Doyle

9-13 3 Hand Compsed - 1st Doyle B, 2nd Kay-Hallissey A, 3rd Doyle A

9-13 4 Hand Commission - 1st Doyle, 2nd Doyle

9-13 6 Hand Commission - 1st Doyle A, 2nd Doyle B

9-13 8 Hand Commission - 1st Doyle A, 2nd Doyle B

Under 13 Open Composed - 1st Doyle A

Over 13 3 Hand Composed - 1st Ng Ghabhann, 2nd Ng Ghabhann

Over 13 4 Hand Commission - 1st Doyle B, 2nd Doyle A, 3rd Connolly A

Over 13 6 Hand Commission - 1st Doyle B, 2nd Doyle A

Over 13 8 Hand Commission - 1st Doyle A, 2nd Connolly A, 3rd Ng Ghabhann A