30/01/2014
Irish Dancing Commission Ban Make-Up For Under 10 Competitors
Make-up has been banned from Irish dancing competitions for under 10 year olds.
Irish Dancing Commission, an Coimisiun le Rinnci Gaelacha, has approved the ban, which extends to include the wearing of false eyelashes.
"Make-up (including false eyelashes) is not permitted for dancers, in either solo or team competitions, up to and including the under-10 age group. Effective March 1, 2014." the commission said in a post on its website.
In addition, the use of 'Artificial Carriage Aids', which are used by dancers to help keep their arms straight, has also been banned.
The commission said that this was being done in the interests of health and safety.
(MH/CD)
Irish Dancing Commission, an Coimisiun le Rinnci Gaelacha, has approved the ban, which extends to include the wearing of false eyelashes.
"Make-up (including false eyelashes) is not permitted for dancers, in either solo or team competitions, up to and including the under-10 age group. Effective March 1, 2014." the commission said in a post on its website.
In addition, the use of 'Artificial Carriage Aids', which are used by dancers to help keep their arms straight, has also been banned.
The commission said that this was being done in the interests of health and safety.
(MH/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 January 2023
SDLP Calls For Action On Plastics Ban In NI
The SDLP has called for progress to be made on a single-use plastics ban in Northern Ireland. Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan made the call after an announcement that a ban would be progressed in England before the end of the year.
SDLP Calls For Action On Plastics Ban In NI
The SDLP has called for progress to be made on a single-use plastics ban in Northern Ireland. Climate Change Spokesperson Mark H Durkan made the call after an announcement that a ban would be progressed in England before the end of the year.
20 December 2019
Clean Air And Water 'Fundamental Essentials' - Labour
Clean air and clean water are fundamental essentials to healthy, human life, Labour Party Spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and the Arts, Joan Burton, has said.
Clean Air And Water 'Fundamental Essentials' - Labour
Clean air and clean water are fundamental essentials to healthy, human life, Labour Party Spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and the Arts, Joan Burton, has said.
22 January 2020
Critical And High-Risk Non-Compliancy Issues Identified At Mental Health Centres
Two critical and nine high-risk areas of non-compliance have been identified at two mental health centres in Dublin and Laois, the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has reported. According to the MHC both approved centres received critical risk ratings; one for use of electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) and the other for individual care planning.
Critical And High-Risk Non-Compliancy Issues Identified At Mental Health Centres
Two critical and nine high-risk areas of non-compliance have been identified at two mental health centres in Dublin and Laois, the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has reported. According to the MHC both approved centres received critical risk ratings; one for use of electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) and the other for individual care planning.
01 April 2008
Circus Animals Banned
Say goodbye to dancing elephants and lion taming as Cork City Council bans circuses featuring animal acts. After passing the motion proposed by Socialist Party Councillor, Mick Barry, only circuses without animals can now visit the city.
Circus Animals Banned
Say goodbye to dancing elephants and lion taming as Cork City Council bans circuses featuring animal acts. After passing the motion proposed by Socialist Party Councillor, Mick Barry, only circuses without animals can now visit the city.
16 September 2015
Sinn Féin Renew Call For Complete Ban On Fracking
Sinn Féin have renewed its call for the government to issued a complete ban on fracking in Ireland. Matt Carthy, MEP for the Midlands North West, made the call following a response to a written question he submitted revealed that the European Commission has not ruled out an EU-wide ban on the process.
Sinn Féin Renew Call For Complete Ban On Fracking
Sinn Féin have renewed its call for the government to issued a complete ban on fracking in Ireland. Matt Carthy, MEP for the Midlands North West, made the call following a response to a written question he submitted revealed that the European Commission has not ruled out an EU-wide ban on the process.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy start with some outbreaks of rain. Becoming mainly dry and bright by the afternoon but the odd heavy shower will develop. Feeling very mild or rather warm in any sunshine. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry start to the evening with some clear spells. Cloud and showery rain will gradually extend westwards during the night. Minimum temperature 3 °C.