Great success for Clontarf's Strictly Come Dancing

A huge congratulations to all the dancers who took part in an extremely successful Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser for Clontarf Rugby's Youth & Minis.

1,000 people came to the Wright Venue on Saturday last to watch an amazing show and were blown away by the exceptionally high standard of dancing. Testament to the 26 dancers who took part and trained extremely hard over the preceding seven weeks.

Well done to all but especially to the runners up: Gerry O'Brien & Dairine Flynn, Frankie Byrne & Jackie Killeen and to the worthy Hip Hopping Champions Gavin Nolan & Monika Galinska.

Thanks to everyone that took part, all the businesses who donated raffle prizes and helped make it an unforgettable night that still has Clontarf buzzing.

The amazing dancers were Barry Harnett & Kari Kelly, Colm Killeen & Helen Mooney, Dermot McMurray & Helena Duggan, Eric Whelan & Maria Cunningham, Frankie Byrne & Jackie Killeen, Gavin Nolan & Monika Galinska, Gerry O'Brien & Dairine Flynn, Grellan Murray & Sinead Murphy, James Digan & Niamh Costello, Jonathan Stafford & Ciara Holland, Kieran Murphy & Grainne Kyne, Pat O'Shea & Anne Miller and Seamus Byrne & Denise Simpson.

Winners Gavin Nolan & Monika Galinska