The 86th annual festival was held in Portdown Town Hall.
Photographer Tony Hendron dropped by on Thursday for the primary school section for competitors who do not receive private tuition and again on Friday, for the Upper Intermediate Confined Section Reel and Single Jig 15-17 Years.

5. Irish Folk Dancing Festival
Esme Headley, left, and Ellen McGeown competing in the Primary School P6/7 Jig. PT13-211. Photo: TONY HENDRON

6. Irish Folk Dancing Festival
Flying feet...Winner of the 15-17 confined Reel competion, Lily Lambe caught in flight. PT13-215. Photo: TONY HENDRON

7. Irish Folk Dancing Festival
Bella Carson, Eireann Magennis and Annabelle Coleman flying across the stage. PT13-202. Photo: TONY HENDRON

8. Irish Folk Dancing Festival
Haley Hallisey, Ann Semenicz and Maja Komenda taking part in the P4-5 Reel competition. PT13-201. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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