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SUNY Fredonia Students Shine at World's Largest Irish Music and Dance Festival

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Two SUNY Fredonia students, Allyson and Makayla Mohrman, were among the dancers from 22 countries that performed at the international Fleadh Cheoil Festival in Wexford, Ireland, in early August. The twins, who are seniors from Webster, NY, were part of the Fusion Fighters group, which included dancers from six countries, and performed live for over 20,000 festival attendees and 400,000 viewers worldwide through TG4's FleadhTV news special.

Key Takeaways:

  • Allyson and Makayla Mohrman, SUNY Fredonia students, were part of the international Fleadh Cheoil Festival in Wexford, Ireland, performing with 22 other countries' dancers.
  • The twins were asked to join Fusion Fighters for a FleadhTV news special on TG4, Ireland's national television network, reaching a global audience of 400,000 viewers.
  • The group performed live for 20,000 festival attendees and drew large crowds through various street performances.
  • The festival experience promoted a sense of unity through dance, according to Allyson Mohrman, which created strong bonds and experiences among performers from different countries.
  • This marked the Mohrman sisters' second appearance at the festival and third trip to Ireland.
  • Allyson and Makayla are members of Rince: Fredonia Irish Dance Club, a SUNY Fredonia club registered with the Collegiate Irish Dance Association.
  • The annual Fleadh Cheoil Festival attracts over 150 competitions, intimate concerts, big-name acts, and street performers from around the world for a traditional music celebration.

Statistics:

  • 22 countries' dancers performed at the international Fleadh Cheoil Festival.
  • Allyson and Makayla Mohrman were among the dancers in the Fusion Fighters group, which included performers from five other countries.
  • 400,000 viewers from around the world saw the Fusion Fighters' performance on TG4's FleadhTV news special.
  • Over 20,000 festival attendees watched the Fusion Fighters perform live.
  • The annual Fleadh Cheoil Festival features over 150 competitions.

Sources:

  • SUNY Fredonia news release
  • Fleadh Cheoil Festival website
  • TG4 website

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