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‘Pinnacles and pitfalls’ of Michael Flatley’s life to be revealed in documentary

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley hopes a new documentary chronicling his life will inspire young people to “never give up on their dreams”. The Billion Dollar Dancer will document the “rollercoaster ride of pinnacles and pitfalls” of the life of ...

27 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Arts & Entertainment

'Listen, that’s me. I’m Irish' - Michael Flatley unfazed when performing in front of 'angry' Putin

Michael Flatley has said he was not afraid to perform for Vladimir Putin, joking: “Listen, that’s me. I’m Irish.” The Riverdance star, 63, delivered a special routine titled Warlord in front of world leaders in St Petersburg in 2003, in a move ...

16 Mar 2022 at 12:20

National News

Irish dancer 'on the mend' following surgery to treat aggressive cancer

Michael Flatley has said he is “on the mend” after having surgery to treat his cancer. The 64-year-old choreographer, best known for creating Irish dancing troupe Riverdance, added that he has been released from hospital. Flatley told his ...

19 Jan 2023 at 11:10

Arts & Entertainment

'You’re going to make us look ridiculous' - Michael Flatley looks back on that famous moment in TV history

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said he was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing when he performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994. The dancer caused a stir with his interval act, when he took to the stage with a ...

30 Apr 2024 at 16:04

Arts & Entertainment

Irish dancer Michael Flatley undergoes surgery for 'aggressive form of cancer'

Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with “an aggressive form of cancer” and undergone surgery, according to a statement on his Instagram account. The 64-year-old dancer and choreographer was catapulted to fame in the Irish ...

12 Jan 2023 at 10:12

National News

'I could be a voice of the Irish people' - Michael Flatley dances around bid for presidency

Riverdance creator Michael Flatley has not ruled out seeking a nomination to become Ireland’s next president. An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October, as it must take place in ...

19 Jul 2025 at 14:31

National News

Michael Flatley is ‘on the mend’ after cancer surgery

19 Jan 2023 at 07:51

National News

Michael Flatley: I was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing at Eurovision

30 Apr 2024 at 09:05

Arts & Entertainment

Love Island winner to join Ryan Tubridy for this week's (Sep 2) Late Late Show

The winner of the latest season of Love Island will join Ryan Tubridy for this week's (Sep 2) Late Late Show. Friday nights are back as host Ryan returns for his 14th year at the helm of the world's longest ...

01 Sept 2022 at 10:55

National News

Michael Flatley and family 'suffered ill health' due to chemical residue in home, High Court hears

Michael Flatley has told the High Court he and his family are "devastated" they had to leave their home in Cork following the detection of an "extremely hazardous" chemical. The Riverdance star said his ...

06 Dec 2023 at 10:51

National News

Jim Gavin writes to Fianna Fail TDs seeking presidential nomination

Former Dublin GAA football manager Jim Gavin has written to the Fianna Fail parliamentary party seeking a nomination to run in the presidential election. Several ministers, including the Minister for ...

30 Aug 2025 at 15:41

Arts & Entertainment

'Go for it' - Michael Flatley tells young people to chase their dreams following film debut

Michael Flatley has urged young people to “go for it” as he spoke about his motivation for making his debut feature film, saying people had told him it was “impossible”. The dancer and choreographer,...

30 Aug 2022 at 15:47

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