08/04/2026
McDonnell Mortalo’s take on the World Championships in Chicago 2026 🌍🎉
We had the most incredible week, all the hard work over the past year has paid off. We are delighted to say out of our 11 dancers we had 8 in the final recall, 4 of which made the TOP 10 and earned a World Medal, automatically earning their place for the World Championships in Belfast.
They say it takes a village, and it really does. Thank you Joan .joan and Emily not only for coming with us last week all the way to Chicago but for all the help and support over the past year in preparation. To the MMA gang who supported from near (and from home) and to all who wished us well, we really appreciate it!
Our Worlds Roundup:
🏅🌍 8TH PLACE - Eve January Byrne - U11
TOP 10 / WORLD MEDAL HOLDER
🏅🌍 9TH PLACE - Grainne Coyle - U13
TOP 10 / WORLD MEDAL HOLDER
🏅🌍 10TH PLACE - Ayasha Lombard - U16
TOP 10 / WORLD MEDAL HOLDER
🏅🌍 10TH PLACE - Niamh Cunningham - U21
TOP 10 / WORLD MEDAL HOLDER
🏅21ST PLACE - Holly Foley - U16
🏅29TH PLACE - Leah Warren - U19
🏅30TH PLACE - Brooke Daly - U15
🏅38TH PLACE - Elle McAndrew - U13
2 great performances from Saoirse Coyle, Chloe Murphy & Ayla Wynn Doherty. Not your day this year but represented our school in the best way, we are still immensely proud 💙
A bit of time to rest, reflect and get geared up for the new Feis season coming up. But for now, thank you Chicago!