The Hegarty Irish Dance Academy achieved significant success at the An Chomhdháil Munster Irish Dancing Championships 2025, held recently at the Towers Hotel in Waterford.

The highlight of the weekend was the victory secured by Isabelle Hindle in the U14 Munster Open Championship, earning her the title of Munster Champion.
The academy’s dancers, guided by teachers Maureen and Lisa Hegarty, performed strongly across various competitions, returning home with a large number of trophies and medals. Both teachers expressed great pride in their students’ achievements, highlighting the team spirit and enthusiasm displayed by every dancer throughout the weekend.
“We’re thrilled with how our dancers performed,” said Maureen and Lisa. “We couldn’t ask for a better reflection of what our academy stands for.”
With bases in Killarney and Cork, the Hegarty Irish Dance Academy offers both competitive and recreational classes to dancers of all ages and abilities.
Looking ahead, the academy is focusing on upcoming competitions and events. Most notably, Isabelle Hindle and Máire Lynch will represent the Hegarty Irish Dance Academy at the World Irish Dancing Championships. This prestigious event will take place at the INEC, Killarney, over Easter 2025.

Mastergeeha FC Under 12s have powered through to the fourth round of the SFAI National Cup following a decisive home victory over Killavilla from Tipperary at Kilbrean Park last Saturday.

The match, played in torrential rain, saw strong support from parents and friends despite the tough conditions.

Mastergeeha scored early, 14 minutes in, following superb build-up play.

Sean Breen in midfield delivered a through ball to Josh O’Sullivan, who found Oliver Stachowiak. Stachowiak rounded the keeper to score in the bottom right corner.

Oliver Stachowiak struck again five minutes later, pressing the opposition keeper on a kick-out to win possession and tap it home, putting Mastergeeha up 2-0.

The Mastergeeha defence was outstanding throughout the physical game, with Josh O’Sullivan, Thomas Corkery, and Nathan Cronin singled out for their composure and dominance.

Goalkeeper Ronan O’Leary was excellent in goal.

In midfield, Sean Breen and Ronan O’Neill dictated the play, while Dara O’Keeffe and Dara Burchill pressed hard on the wings.

Killavilla pulled a goal back in the 42nd minute from a free kick, making the score 2-1.

However, Oliver Stachowiak completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute.

Dara Burchill attacked down the left wing, beating the right back and slipping a ball through to Stachowiak, who ran half the field and finished clinically to secure the 3-1 victory for Mastergeeha.

Man of the Match was awarded to Oliver Stachowiak for his hat-trick performance.

The team’s overall strong defence included Nathan Cronin, Josh Sullivan, Thomas Corkery, Conor McCarthy, Aidan McGuire, and Ronan O’Leary.

The midfield and strike force were also praised for their dominating performance and work rate.

The Mastergeeha committee provided a much-appreciated spread of hot food, sandwiches, and refreshments for both teams and families after the match.

The Mastergeeha U12 Boys now advance to Round 4 of the SFAI National Cup, where they have been drawn at home to play Adare.