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☘️ SA CHAMPS 2026 — WHAT A WEEKEND! ☘️Three incredible days of Irish dancing, fantastic performances and special moments...
27/09/2026

☘️ SA CHAMPS 2026 — WHAT A WEEKEND! ☘️

Three incredible days of Irish dancing, fantastic performances and special moments! 🇿🇦💚

A huge thank you to every dancer, teacher, parent, family member and supporter who joined us and made this weekend so special.

To our wonderful adjudicators, Angela Duggan Dowd, Cian Ó Nualláin and Sarah Clarke — thank you for joining us in South Africa and for your time and expertise throughout the weekend. ☘️

And to the IDSA Committee, our volunteers, vendors and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes — a massive thank you. So much goes into making a weekend like this happen, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 💚

A very special thank you to all our sponsors and raffle sponsors for your incredible generosity and support of Irish dancing in South Africa. And congratulations to all our lucky raffle prize winners! 🎁🎉

Finally, congratulations to each and every dancer who stepped onto the stage this weekend. You did yourselves and your studios proud! ✨

Thank you for an unforgettable SA Champs 2026! 🇿🇦☘️🏆

☘️ DAY 3 — HERE WE GO! ☘️It’s the final day of SA Champs 2026! 🇿🇦✨Today we have our PC 1–4 events, Ungraded dancers and ...
27/09/2026

☘️ DAY 3 — HERE WE GO! ☘️

It’s the final day of SA Champs 2026! 🇿🇦✨

Today we have our PC 1–4 events, Ungraded dancers and Céilí teams taking to the stage! 💚

One final day of dancing, memories and SA Champs magic. ✨

Let’s make it a great one! ☘️🏆

☘️ DAY 2 — LET’S GO! ☘️We kick off this morning with our Bun and Tús events, before the excitement builds this afternoon...
26/09/2026

☘️ DAY 2 — LET’S GO! ☘️

We kick off this morning with our Bun and Tús events, before the excitement builds this afternoon for our Championships and World Qualifiers! 🌍🏆

A huge day of dancing lies ahead…

Dancers, the stage is yours — go shine! ✨💚

Oireachtas2026

SOUTH AFRICAN OIREACHTAS 2026 TIMETABLEFriday 25 September 2026Starting Time: 17h00Doors open at 16h0017h00 – Mean and A...
25/09/2026

SOUTH AFRICAN OIREACHTAS 2026 TIMETABLE

Friday 25 September 2026

Starting Time: 17h00
Doors open at 16h00

17h00 – Mean and Ard Grad Feis

Saturday 26 September 2026

Starting Time: 09h30
Doors open 08h00

09h30 – Bun / Tus Feis

12h30 – All Ages South African Championships and Qualifiers

Girls 12 years & under Qualifier # 33, 31
Girls 13–15 years Qualifier # 29, 28, 27
Girls 16 and 17 years Qualifier # 26, 25

15h00 – Ladies 18–21 years Qualifier # 24, 23, 22
Ladies 22 years & over Qualifier # 21
Men All Ages Qualifier 7, 6, 1

Approx. 17h30 – South African Championship Results announced
South African Preliminary Championship Results announced
Presentation of trophies
Announcement of Qualifiers for Worlds 2027
2026 Kiely Walsh Dance Off
Parade of Champions

Sunday 27 September 2026

Starting Time: 09h00
Doors open 08h00

09h00 – South African Priomh Comortas

PC 1 – both rounds
PC 2 – hard shoe round then soft shoe round
PC 3 – hard shoe round then soft shoe round
PC 4 – hard shoe round then soft shoe round

All PC presentations

12h00 – Ungraded dancers

13h30 – Ceili

2 hand events
3 hand events
4 hand events
8 hand dances

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

• Times are subject to change.
• IDSA cannot be held responsible for dancers who miss their events.
• All competitors must be at the venue 30 minutes prior to their starting time.
• CC dancers must be at the event 1 hour before their starting time.

SEATING PLAN

• Each studio will be given a designated area each day.
• Teachers and pensioners will be given the front row throughout the duration of the championships. No families to sit there.

GENERAL

• Féis medals / ribbons will be placed in bags for each dancer to collect as they leave.
• Food vendors are available throughout the weekend.

☘️🇿🇦 DAY 1 — LET’S GO! 🇿🇦☘️The wait is over — SA Champs 2026 officially starts today! ✨Tonight we kick off an incredible...
25/09/2026

☘️🇿🇦 DAY 1 — LET’S GO! 🇿🇦☘️

The wait is over — SA Champs 2026 officially starts today! ✨

Tonight we kick off an incredible weekend of Irish dancing with our Mean and Ard Grad Feis. 💚

The stage is ready, the dancers are ready… let the dancing begin! Doors open at 16h00🏆☘️

🎟️☘️ DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS YEARS RAFFLE!☘️🎟️We’ve got some fantastic prizes up for grabs this weekend — and you’ve got ...
24/09/2026

🎟️☘️ DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS YEARS RAFFLE!☘️🎟️

We’ve got some fantastic prizes up for grabs this weekend — and you’ve got to be in it to win it! 🏆✨

🎟 R20 per ticket | R50 for 3 tickets

💳 Card machine available — so no cash, no problem!
🎁 Prizes will be on display throughout the weekend.

Grab your tickets, support SA Irish Dancing and you could be heading home with an amazing prize! 💚🇿🇦

GOOD LUCK! ☘️

🇿🇦☘️ SA CHAMPS STARTS TOMORROW! ☘️🇿🇦The stage is set, the dancing shoes are ready… and it’s almost time! ✨Three days of ...
24/09/2026

🇿🇦☘️ SA CHAMPS STARTS TOMORROW! ☘️🇿🇦

The stage is set, the dancing shoes are ready… and it’s almost time! ✨

Three days of incredible Irish dancing, competition, friendship and unforgettable moments await at the 2026 South African Irish Dancing Championships! 🏆

To every dancer taking the stage , dance your heart out and enjoy every second! 💚

See you tomorrow! ☘️🇿🇦

Happy Heritage Day South Africa! 🇿🇦🇿🇦
24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day South Africa! 🇿🇦🇿🇦

Put a little SPRING in your step! 🌸🌸🌸Happy Spring Day from Irish Dance South Africa! 💚
01/09/2026

Put a little SPRING in your step! 🌸🌸🌸
Happy Spring Day from Irish Dance South Africa! 💚

Rest in peace, Judy Lucas 🕊️✨Today we remember and celebrate a truly special soul who dedicated her life to the South Af...
10/07/2026

Rest in peace, Judy Lucas 🕊️✨

Today we remember and celebrate a truly special soul who dedicated her life to the South African Irish and Highland dance community. She brought so much joy, community, and selfless dedication to generations of dancers.
Thank you for your endless smiles, your guidance, and for teaching us all what it truly means to love the dance. You will be forever missed. 🤍

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