Bressuire Highland Games: throwers, pipers....and dancers

"For the 10th edition of the Bressuire Highland Games, we have the pleasure of welcoming back the young dancers of Scoil Rince Mobhi.

10, a key figure...

Looking back over the years, 10 turns out to be a key figure. Indeed, Scoil Rince Mobhi have been taking part in the Highland Games for 10 years - since 2009 - and overall this will be their 10th visit to Bressuire.

And what's more, there will be 10 of them!

Scoil Rince Mobhi's last visit here was in March when they put on two shows at Bocapôle to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

Everyone was bowled over by the display of professionalism, the great variety of routines ranging from the dramatic to the poetic, the costumes, the staging and above all the talent, energy and technical mastery of the young artists.

 Dancing through the ages

It was a superb achievement and one of which their teacher Aedín Uí Mhaoiléidig and all her pupils can be proud.

The quality of the show came as no surprise as the young dancers have never failed to delight the visitors to the Highland Games.

Entertainment everywhere

Along with the Scottish dancers of the Montrose School of Dance, they have always given us an authentic glimpse of Celtic culture which complements the entertainment provided by the impressive feats of the heavyweight athletes.

For this 10th edition of the Games, there will be no less than 9 pipe bands, one of these being the De La Salle Scout Pipe band from Waterford City.

A pipe-band competition

This Irish pipe band was present at the World Championship which took place in Bressuire in 2015 and has also performed several times at the Festival Interceltique in Lorient.

The pipers can easily be recognized thanks to their plain saffron coloured kilts. We wish them good luck for the pipe band competitions!

As you can see, there is something for everyone at the Games. Make sure you don't miss out on all the weekend has to offer !"

Mary PINET

Dancing at the castle in Bressuire

Gordon School of Dancing, Montrose, Scotland (photo: Franck POUHET)

Scoil Rince Mohbi, Co Kildare, Ireland