Scór Mhaigh Eo Reinstates Sean Nós Dancing Competition
Scór Mhaigh Eo Reinstates Sean Nós Dancing Competition
Mayo GAA is delighted to announce the return of the Sean Nós dancing competition at County level for Scór na nÓg, following a unanimous decision by the Scór Mhaigh Eo committee. This marks a significant moment for the competition in the county, reintroducing one of Ireland’s most expressive and beloved traditional art forms to the Scór stage.
Sean Nós dancing holds a special place in Mayo’s cultural heritage. The county has long been recognised as a stronghold of the tradition, with some of Ireland’s finest dancers hailing from its towns and parishes.
The Scór na nÓg County Finals will take place in Moygownagh this Friday, November 7th, from 7.00pm, promising an evening of high-calibre performances and vibrant cultural celebration.
Mayo GAA is also encouraging anyone interested to submit entries for all competitions — including Sean Nós dancing — without delay. Entries are still being welcomed and can be submitted in advance to scor.mayo@gaa.ie.
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Scór na nÓg plays a vital role in nurturing Ireland’s heritage among young people. Founded in 1970, it provides a platform for the next generation to engage with Irish culture through music, song, dance, drama, and language. It not only strengthens community bonds within GAA clubs but also ensures that traditional arts continue to flourish alongside Gaelic games.
Competitions at Scór na nÓg level celebrate every facet of Irish culture, including:
• Rince Foirne (Figure Dancing)
• Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Singing)
• Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht (Recitation / Storytelling)
• Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music)
• Léiriú Stáitse (Novelty Act)
• Bailéad Ghrúpa (Ballad Group)
• Tráth na gCeist (Table Quiz)
• And now, once again, Rince ar an Sean Nós (Sean Nós Dancing)
Daithí Gallagher, Mayo GAA’s Cultural Officer, shared his excitement:
“Sean Nós dancing is more than just a dance style — it’s a living, breathing expression of our identity. Mayo has produced some of the most gifted dancers in the country, and we’re proud to honour that legacy by bringing this competition back. We expect a very high standard of performance, given the prestige Sean Nós holds in our county, agus ba mhaith liom aitheantas a thabhairt do choiste Scór an Mhaigh Eo as an gcinneadh seo a dhéanamh.”
While the competition will not proceed to Connacht or All-Ireland level this year, Scór Mhaigh Eo intends to bring forward a motion to reintroduce Sean Nós dancing at provincial and national level in the near future. The committee believes strongly that this art form deserves its place among the official Scór disciplines and is committed to advocating for its reinstatement beyond county borders.
This initiative reflects Mayo GAA’s broader commitment to fostering cultural pride and participation, ensuring that the richness of our traditions continues to thrive alongside our sporting achievements.
For further information, entry forms, or any queries, please contact: scor.mayo@gaa.ie
