In pictures: Portadown Irish Folk Dancing Festival competitors put on a fine performance

The 84th Portadown Irish Folk Dancing Festival began on Saturday, March 18 with competitors putting on impressive performances for the adjudicator.

This year’s festival continues in Portadown Town Hall until Saturday, March 25.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along on the first day and took these great images of the young participants enjoying their moments on stage.

9. Magical movements

Libby Berger Hobson, Phoebe Fegan and Elsie Haffey onstage during the Under 6 Jig/Reel class. PT12-209. Photo: Tony Hendron

Ivy White and Louisa Cornett high kicking in the Under 7 Jig/Reel class. PT12-211. Photo: Tony Hendron

Ada Forker, Phoebe Willis Beattie and Katrina Medvecka. who took part in the Under 6 Jig/Reel competition. PT12-210. Photo: Tony Hendron

Flying around the stage in the Under 7 Jig/Reel class are Millie McKeown, Jenny Abernethy and Hollie Seeds. PT12-212. Photo: Tony Hendron