Rafter School of Irish Dancing

13/09/2026

Well done to all the dancers who performed at The Gerry Whelan Memorial Weekend celebrations in Cootehill yesterday. Thanks to all the musicians who played so amazingly for us during the performance. 👏

29/07/2026

We are heartbroken at the passing of one of our pupils Ira and her mum Nell.You will both be missed so much . RIP ❤️🙏❤️🙏

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

Well done to the 80 dancers who took their Grade Exams on June 13th. Each and everyone of you danced superb achieving fantastic Grades. 💯👋 Thanks to Gerard McQuaid for being so nice to the dancers and giving them lots of lovely positive comments. 💜 Thanks to Annie for playing the music all day. 💜 And finally thanks to you the parents for your continued support throughout the years. 💜

11/05/2026

Busy couple of weeks Feising! 32 dancers attended Féile Rince Drogheda in April and 55 attended the All County Grades Feis in Virginia Co. Cavan in May.Congratulations to each and every dancer who represented our school so well.👏🎊 Joan and I are so proud of you all. ❤️A big Thankyou to Jelena who made our new school belts.We just love them. 🥰

23/03/2026

Busy weekend for Kiki Rafter School Vienna. Strathclyde Championships in Glasgow on Saturday and Doherty Petri Feis in Belfast on Sunday.Next up World Championships in Chicago! 🌎

17/03/2026

Great day at the St Patrick's Day Parade in Cootehill today. Well done to all who took part and thanks to all the parents for your help and support. 🍀💚☘️