Syllabi
Local Feiseanna
The age groups at the event may be changed by the feis committee in accordance with the entries!
Beginner
For all age groups:
Reel
Light Jig
Slip Jig
Single Jig
Treble Jig
Hornpipe
Traditional Set: St. Patrick's Day
PREMIERSHIP
Primary
For all age groups:
Reel
Light Jig
Slip Jig
Single Jig
Treble Jig
Hornpipe
Traditional Set: Jockey to the Fair or Blackbird
PREMIERSHIP
INTERMEDIATE
For all age groups:
Reel
Light Jig
Slip Jig
Single Jig
Treble Jig
Hornpipe
Traditional Set: Job of Journeywork, King of the Fairies or Garden of Daisies
PREMIERSHIP
OPEN
For all age groups:
Reel
Slip Jig
Treble Jig
Hornpipe
Traditional Set: The Hunt, Three Sea Captains or White Blanket
16 Bar freestyle treble reel (Same step right and left foot. Arms need not be held by side as for other solo dances).
CHAMPIONSHIP
FIGURE DANCING
For all age groups:
2-hand
3-hand
4-hand
CEILI CHAMPIONSHIPS
For all age groups:
Any ceili from the book "Ar Rinci Foirne" or Tara Reel
FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Any age
SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP
Any age
World Championships
Dancers who wish to participate in the World Solo Championships must dance a minimum of two solos and a Premiership/Championship at one of the Qualifying events (see National Oireachtasai).
Dancers who wish to participate in a Solo World Championship must be 10 years of age or over as of 1st January of the respective year.
Open Championship Requirements 2024
Under 11: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Blackbird, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 12: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Job of Journeywork, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 13: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 14: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 15: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 16: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 17: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 18: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 19: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 20: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 21: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 23: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 25: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Job of Journeywork, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 27: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 30: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 32: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Blackbird, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 35: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) St. Patrick’s Day, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 37: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 40: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) the Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 42: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 45: (1) Treble Jig (2), Slip Jig*, (3) King of Fairies (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Over 45: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3), Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Please note that (1) denotes the first round, (2) the second round, (3) the third round and (4) the recall round of the Open Championships.
In age groups from under 11 to senior, if there are 11 or more dancers participating in a championship there will be a 50% + 1 recall for the fourth round. If there are 10 or fewer dancers participating, all four rounds will be completed.
*Male dancers traditionally dance the reel instead of the slip jig however they are NOT required to dance the reel if the slip Jig is the required dance.
Reel: 48 bars (except Under 27, Under 30, Under 35, Under 37, Under 40, Under 42 and Over 40 = 40 bars)
Slip Jig: 40 bars (except Under 27, Under 30, Under 35, Under 40 and Over 40 = 32 bars)
Hornpipe: 40 bars (except Under 27, Under 30, Under 32, Under 35, Under 37, Under 40 and Over 40 = 32 bars)
Treble Jig: 48 bars (except Under 27, Under 30, Under 32, Under 35, Under 40 and Over 40 = 40 bars)
Traditional Set: Step right and left foot, set right and left foot (except Under 37, Under 40, Under 42, Under 45 and Over 45 = set on right foot only)
Modern Set: Step right and left foot, set right foot only
Ceili Championships
In the age groups Under 12, Under 17, Under 30 and Over 30, each team entered must do one dance from the following list:
High Cauled Cap, Tara Reel, Cross Reel, 8 Hand Jig, Trip to the Cottage, St. Patrick's Day, 8 Hand Reel, Morris Reel - up to and including Tops doing 1st figure.
Sweets of May - up to and including See Saw.
3 Tunes - up to and including Hook and Chain.
Gates of Derry - up to and including the second Gates movement on the first repeat.
Lannigan’s Ball - full dance once
Figure Championship
One age group
The teams must have a minimum of 10 dancers and a maximum of 16 dancers.
Minimum dancing time: 3.5 minutes. Maximum dancing time: 5 minutes.
Only instrumental music (no words, no voices) is allowed. The following types of music may be used:
Traditional Irish Music
Music originated from an Irish Dance album (produced by Irish dance musicians)
Traditional Music with Modern Influences (i.e.: Techno Beats, Folk, Celtic, Celtic Fusion music etc.)
If using unique music and a story they must be submitted with entry for publication in the programme.
Show championship
One age group
The teams must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 dancers.
Minimum dancing time: 3.5 minutes. Maximum dancing time: 6 minutes.
Any storyline but only instrumental music (no words, no voices) is allowed. The dancing must only be Irish dancing. Dance must occupy a majority of the performance time.
Storyline and music MUST be submitted with the entry for publication in the event programme. If a team fails to do this, it may be excluded from the competition.
Any team or dancer who does not follow the footstep and music requirements of their respective competitions may be penalised or disqualified. The adjudicators of these competitions will be made aware of the rules regarding step and music requirements and the committee reserve the right to make the adjudicators aware of any infractions that may have been missed.
All members of a show team must be on stage from the start and no member can leave the stage during the performance. For any member of the team to do so means that the team cannot finish in the top three of the result. Scenery screens can be put on stage which can be used for costume changes during the performance of the show but they must be of a mobile, temporary and lightweight nature.
Political and religious intonations, overtones, practices or bias towards or against any political or religious belief in any manner is strictly prohibited at all WIDA events. This includes themes for show championships and figure choreographies.
To enter a Show team in the World Championships a team must also enter a team in an 8-hand Ceili Championship (any age group) in the same World Championship year.
Traditional Set Championship
(1) St. Patrick's Day, Blackbird, Jockey to the Fair
(2) Garden of Daisies, King of the Fairies, Job of Journeywork
(3) White Blanket, The Three Sea Captains, The Hunt
in the age groups Under 12, Under 16, Under 21, Under 30 and Over 30
Please note that (1) denotes the first round, (2) the second round and (3) the third round of the Traditional Set Championships.
A draw will take place the morning of the competition to decide the traditional set that will be danced in each round. All competitors will dance each round.
Rounds (1) and (2): Step right and left foot, set right foot only.
Round (3): Step right and left foot, set right and left foot.
4-Hand Championship
(1) One of the following:
4-Hand Reel (up to and including tops doing the first figure as described in the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne) or
Humours of Bandon (up to and including REPEAT OF BODY. 96 Bars as described in the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne)
(2) One of the following:
Modern choreography 4-Hand in Jig timing of 96 bars of music (no combination of Jig and Reel timing) or
Modern choreography 4-Hand in Reel timing of 96 bars of music (no combination of Jig and Reel timing)
in the age groups Under 12, Under 17, Under 30 and Over 30
The following shows the position of Leading Tops and Opposite Tops:
X= Gents O= Ladies, Leading Tops (1) Opposite Tops (2)
X O
O X
(1) (2)
Adjudicator
Please note that (1) denotes the first round and (2) the second round of the 4-Hand Championships. The choreography 4-Hand (Round 2) is supposed to be a modern 4-Hand not based on the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne, nevertheless only Ceili footwork may be used.
75% of the dancers must be in the appropriate age group and both rounds must use the same dancers - no substitutions.
There is no qualification requirement for teams competing at the World 4-Hand Championship.
Overall Team Competition 2024
This Championship consists of
2-hand and
3-hand and
4-hand (modern choreography as per the rules) and
6-hand (Fairy Reel) and
8-hand (High Cauled Cap)
There will only be one entry accepted per school. There is a minimum of 8 dancers and a maximum of 23 different dancers that can be used in the competition. There will be one age group only.
QUALIFYING FOR THE World CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dancers in regions with a live Oireachtas must dance at their own Oireachtas or any other live Oireachtas to qualify. Dancers may enter the digital Oireachtas but this is not recognised as qualifying.
With the addition of the digital Oireachtas to our calendar, areas without a live Oireachtas should qualify via the digital Oireachtas.
As an example, a dancer in Mexico that would usually be exempt from qualifying should qualify via the Digital Oireachtas.
International Championships
Dancers who wish to participate in the International Championships must dance a minimum of two solos and a Premiership/Championship at one of the Qualifying events (see National Oireachtasai).
Open Championship Requirements
Under 8: (1) Reel, (2) Light Jig, (3) Single Jig
Under 9: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) St. Patrick's Day
Under 10: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Reel, (3) Jockey to the Fair, (4) Modern Jig Set
In the age groups Under 8 and Under 9: there will be only 3 rounds and no recall.
In the age group Under 10: If there are 10 or more dancers participating, there will be a 50% +1 recall to compete in the 4th round. If there are fewer than 10 dancers: all rounds will be completed.
Reel: 48 bars (except Under 30, Under 35, Under 40 and Over 40 = 40 bars)
Light Jig: 48 bars
Single Jig: 48 bars
Treble Jig: 48 bars (except Under 30, Under 35, Under 40 and Over 40 = 40 bars)
Traditional Set: Step right and left foot, set right foot only
Modern Set: Step right and left foot, set right foot only
Qualifying for the INTERNATIONAL Championships
Dancers in regions with a live Oireachtas must dance at their own Oireachtas or any other live Oireachtas to qualify. Dancers may enter the digital Oireachtas but this is not recognised as qualifying.
With the addition of the digital Oireachtas to our calendar, areas without a live Oireachtas should qualify via the digital Oireachtas.
As an example, a dancer in Mexico that would usually be exempt from qualifying should qualify via the Digital Oireachtas.
All Ireland Championships 2024
The syllabus for the All-Irelands 2024 is the same as for a regular feis, with the following exceptions:
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Under 8: (1) Light Jig, (2) Single Jig, (3) Reel
Under 9: (1) Light Jig, (2) Single Jig, (3) Reel
Under 10: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) St. Patrick’s Day
Under 11: (1) Slip Jig, (2) Treble Jig, (3) Blackbird
Under 12: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) Jockey to the Fair
Under 13: (1) Slip Jig, (2) Hornpipe, (3) Three Sea Captains
Under 14: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) Job of Journeywork
Under 15: (1) Slip Jig, (2) Hornpipe, (3) King of Fairies
Under 16: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) Garden of Daisies
Under 17: (1) Slip Jig, (2) Hornpipe, (3) The Hunt
Under 18: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) Blackbird
Under 19: (1) Slip Jig, (2) Hornpipe, (3) Three Sea Captains
Under 21: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) White Blanket
Under 25: (1) Slip Jig, (2) Hornpipe, (3) Blackbird
Under 30: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) Job of Journeywork
Over 30: (1) Slip Jig, (2) Hornpipe, (3) Jockey to the Fair
Please note that (1) denotes the first round, (2) the second round and (3) the recall round of the Open Championships.
*Male dancers traditionally dance the reel instead of the slip jig however they are NOT required to dance the reel if the slip Jig is the required dance.
Reel: 48 bars (except Under 30 and Over 30 = 40 bars)
Light Jig: 48 bars
Hornpipe: 40 bars (except Under 30 and Over 30 = 32 bars)
Treble Jig: 48 bars (except Under 30 and Over 30 = 40 bars)
Slip Jig: 40 bars (except Under 30 and Over 30 = 32 bars)
Traditional Set: Step right and left foot, set right and left foot (except Under 30 and Over 30 = set on right
foot only)
Please note that the All Ireland Championships 2024 is not a qualifying event for the World Championships 2025
TRADITIONAL SET CHAMPIONSHIP
(1) St. Patrick's Day, Blackbird, Jockey to the Fair
(2) Garden of Daisies, King of the Fairies, Job of Journeywork
(3) White Blanket, The Three Sea Captains, The Hunt
Please note that (1) denotes the first round, (2) the second round and (3) the third round of the Traditional Set Championships.
A draw will take place the morning of the competition to decide the traditional set that will be danced in each round. All competitors will dance each round.
Rounds (1) and (2): Step right and left foot, set right foot only.
Round (3): Step right and left foot, set right and left foot.
MODERN SET COMPETITION
A one-round competition, where dancers are expected to dance one of the following modern set dances:
Blue Eyed Rascal
King of the Fairies
Four Masters
Planxty Drury
Storyteller
Blackthorn Stick
The list of tunes for this competition will be changed every year.
CEILI CHAMPIONSHIP
In the age groups Under 12, Under 17, Under 30 and Over 30, each team entered must do one dance from the following list:
High Cauled Cap, Tara Reel, Cross Reel, 8 Hand Jig, Trip to the Cottage, St. Patrick's Day, 8 Hand Reel, Morris Reel - up to and including Tops doing 1st figure.
Sweets of May - up to and including See Saw.
3 Tunes - up to and including Hook and Chain.
Gates of Derry - up to and including the second Gates movement on the first repeat.
Lannigan’s Ball - full dance once
4-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP
(1) One of the following:
4-Hand Reel (up to and including tops doing the first figure as described in the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne) or
Humours of Bandon (up to and including repeat of the body (96 bars) as described in the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne)
(2) One of the following:
Choreography 4-Hand in Jig timing of 96 bars of music (no combination of Jig and Reel timing) or
Choreography 4-Hand in Reel timing of 96 bars of music (no combination of Jig and Reel timing)
in the age groups Under 12, Under 17, Under 30 and Over 30
Please note that (1) denotes the first round and (2) the second round of the 4-Hand Championships. The choreography 4-Hand (Round 2) is supposed to be a modern 4-Hand not based on the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne, nevertheless only Ceili footwork may be used.
75% of the dancers must be in the appropriate age group and both rounds must use the same dancers - no substitutions.
Show championship
One age group
The teams must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 dancers.
Minimum dancing time: 3.5 minutes. Maximum dancing time: 6 minutes.
Any storyline but only instrumental music (no words, no voices) is allowed. The dancing must only be Irish dancing. Dance must occupy a majority of the performance time.
Storyline and music MUST be submitted with the entry for publication in the event programme. If a team fails to do this, it may be excluded from the competition.
Any team or dancer who does not follow the footstep and music requirements of their respective competitions may be penalised or disqualified. The adjudicators of these competitions will be made aware of the rules regarding step and music requirements and the committee reserve the right to make the adjudicators aware of any infractions that may have been missed.
All members of a show team must be on stage from the start and no member can leave the stage during the performance. For any member of the team to do so means that the team cannot finish in the top three of the result. Scenery screens can be put on stage which can be used for costume changes during the performance of the show but they must be of a mobile, temporary and lightweight nature.
Political and religious intonations, overtones, practices or bias towards or against any political or religious belief in any manner is strictly prohibited at all WIDA events. This includes themes for show championships and figure choreographies.
To compete in the Show Dance competition a team must enter and compete in the Céilí 8 hand competition (any age) at the same event.
National Oireachtasai
National Oireachtasai refer to the following events: British Open, Irish Open, Western Europeans, Australasian Open, Russian Open, Belarussian Open, Siberian Open, Eastern US Open, and Western US Open Championships. These are the Qualifying events for the World and International Championships.
Dancers who wish to participate in an Open Solo Championship at the Nationals must dance at least two Solo Dances in the accompanying Grade Feis (exception: if no Open Solo Dances are offered at the Grade Feis).
Open Championship Requirements 2024
Under 8: (1) Reel, (2) Light Jig, (3) Single Jig
Under 9: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) St. Patrick's Day (step right and left foot, set right foot only)
Under 10: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Reel, (3) Jockey to the Fair, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 11: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Blackbird, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 12: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Job of Journeywork, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 13: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 14: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 15: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 16: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 17: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 18: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 19: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 21: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 25: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 30: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 35: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Over 35: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Open Championship Requirements 2025
Under 8: (1) Reel, (2) Light Jig, (3) Single Jig
Under 9: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) St. Patrick's Day (step right and left foot, set right foot only)
Under 10: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Reel, (3) Jockey to the Fair, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 11: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Blackbird, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 12: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Job of Journeywork, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 13: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 14: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 15: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 16: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 17: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 18: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 19: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 21: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 25: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 30: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 35: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Over 35: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Jig Set
Open Championship Requirements 2026
Under 8: (1) Reel, (2) Light Jig, (3) Single Jig
Under 9: (1) Reel, (2) Treble Jig, (3) St. Patrick's Day (step right and left foot, set right foot only)
Under 10: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Reel, (3) Jockey to the Fair, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 11: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Blackbird, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 12: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Job of Journeywork, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 13: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 14: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 15: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 16: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 17: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 18: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 19: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 21: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) White Blanket, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 25: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) King of the Fairies, (4) Modern Jig Set
Under 30: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) Garden of Daisies, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
Under 35: (1) Hornpipe, (2) Reel, (3) Three Sea Captains, (4) Modern Jig Set
Over 35: (1) Treble Jig, (2) Slip Jig*, (3) The Hunt, (4) Modern Hornpipe Set
In the age groups Under 8 and Under 9: there will be only 3 rounds and no recall.
In the age groups Under 10 and older: If there are more than 10 dancers participating in a Championship, there will be a recall for the Modern Set round.
If any Championship has 10 or less dancers: all rounds will be completed.
*Male dancers traditionally dance the reel instead of the slip jig however they are NOT required to dance the reel if the slip Jig is the required dance.
Reel: 48 bars (except Under 30, Under 35 and Over 35 = 40 bars)
Light Jig: 48 bars
Hornpipe: 40 bars (except Under 30, Under 35 and Over 35 = 32 bars)
Treble Jig: 48 bars (except Under 30, Under 35 and Over 35 = 40 bars)
Slip Jig: 40 bars (except Under 30, Under 35 and Over 35 = 32 bars)
Traditional Set: Step right and left foot, set right and left foot (except Under 9, Over 35= set on right foot only)
Modern Set: Step right and left foot, set right foot only
Please note: There are no Preliminary championships at the National Oireachtasai.
CEILI CHAMPIONSHIPS
In the age groups Under 12, Under 17, Under 30 and Over 30, each team entered must do one dance from the following list:
High Cauled Cap, Tara Reel, Cross Reel, 8 Hand Jig, Trip to the Cottage, St. Patrick's Day, 8 Hand Reel, Morris Reel - up to and including Tops doing 1st figure.
Sweets of May - up to and including See Saw.
3 Tunes - up to and including Hook and Chain.
Gates of Derry - up to and including the second Gates movement on the first repeat.
Lannigan’s Ball - full dance once
Figure Championship
One age group
The teams must have a minimum of 10 dancers and a maximum of 16 dancers.
Minimum dancing time: 3.5 minutes. Maximum dancing time: 5 minutes.
Only instrumental music (no words, no voices) is allowed. The following types of music may be used:
Traditional Irish Music
Music originated from an Irish Dance album (produced by Irish dance musicians)
Traditional Music with Modern Influences (i.e.: Techno Beats, Folk, Celtic, Celtic Fusion music etc.)
4-Hand Championship
(1) One of the following:
4-Hand Reel (up to and including tops doing the first figure as described in the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne) or
Humours of Bandon (up to and including REPEAT OF BODY. 96 Bars as described in the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne)
(2) One of the following:
Choreography 4-Hand in Jig timing of 96 bars of music (no combination of Jig and Reel timing) or
Choreography 4-Hand in Reel timing of 96 bars of music (no combination of Jig and Reel timing)
in the age groups Under 11, Under 16, Under 29 and Over 29
Please note that (1) denotes the first round and (2) the second round of the 4-Hand Championships. The choreography 4-Hand (Round 2) is supposed to be a modern 4-Hand not based on the Ceili Book Ar Rince Foirne, nevertheless
only Ceili footwork may be used.
75% of the dancers must be in the appropriate age group and both rounds must use the same dancers - no substitutions.
Teams are allowed to compete at the World 4-Hand Championship without participation at a National 4-Hand Championship.
There is no qualification requirement for the World 4-Hand Championship.
Modern Set Tunes
The number of bars in each modern set is given as n-m, where n is the number of bars in the step and m is the number of bars in the set.
Hornpipe sets (2/4 or 4/4 timing)
Ace and Deuce of Pipering: 12-12
Battle of Arklow: 8-12
Blackbird: 15-30 or 7.5-15
Blue Eyed Rascal: 8-12
Bonaparte's Retreat: 8-20
Downfall of Paris: 8-16
Four Masters: 8-12
Garden of Daisies: 8-16
The Hunt: 8-12
Job of Journeywork: 8-14
Kilkenny Races: 8-24
King of the Fairies: 8-16
Little Heathy Hill: 8-12
Lodge Road: 8-20
Madame Bonaparte: 8-12
O'Doherty's Keep: 8-16
Piper: 8-12
Planxty Davis: 16-16
Rambling Rake: 8-16
Rodney's Glory: 8-12
Roving Peddler: 8-14
Youghal Harbour: 6-14
White Blanket: 6-12
JIG SETS (6/8 TIMING)
Blackthorn Stick: 15-15
Deep Green Pool: 8-20
Donegal Rambler: 8-16
Drunken Gauger: 15-15
Fiddler Around the Fairytree: 8-12
Humours of Bandon: 8-16
Hurling Boys: 8-14
Hurry the Jug: 8-16
Jockey to the Fair: 8-14
Miss Brown's Fancy: 8-16
Orange Rogue: 8-16
Planxty Drury: 12-16
Planxty Hugh O'Donnell: 16-16
Planxty Irwin: 8-16
Ri Laoise: 14-12
Rub the Bag: 8-14
Sprig of Shillelagh: 6-10
Storyteller: 8-16
St. Patrick's Day: 8-14
Three Sea Captains: 8-20
Wandering Musician: 8-16