10.16pm Well after a thrilling finish to the presentations and a super day of Irish Dance here in Nashville, that concludes our Day 1 coverage of the North American Championships.
Joint chair Erin Pender LeVine with her family. "Missing you Dave, Marge, A.J., Molly and Kate"
Kathleen Kelly, Jenny Kelahan from St Louis with Parker Charles U11 champion. 'Patty we miss you!!!'
For now Goodnight and thank you for using the online commentary
10pm All that remains is the Parade of Champions. The 11 champions from today are being called to the stage 9:45am And our last presentation of today Girls U13 B 
9:20pm Starting now on stage we have the girls under13A presentation 
9:10pm The Mens 18 - 20 presentation is now underway with the winner Aidan Garvey from the Mona Roddy school Co Louth 
9:03pm Good News folks we now have the results and will be uploading as we go along
8:50pm ok now we have the Senior Ladies presentation. Full Results
8:35pm The Ladies Under20 B presentation is now about to start 
8:25pm Next up is the Boys U14 
8:05pm Now on stage is the girls U11A presentation
Apologies for not having the results up yet but we have been assured they are on their way from the results room. 7:55pm Senior Men presentation is now taking place
7:40pm Next up is the Ladies U20A Full Results
7:30pm The excitement builds in the hall as we now have the presentation for Girls U11B
7:15pm We are starting with the Boys U11. Full results
6.58pm Well it looks like the presentations shall be shortly so i'm off with my camera and cam corder to try and bring you the wonderful scenes from here at The lovely Gaylord Hotel. We eill load as soon as posiible - promise!!!
6.42pm Pender Keady practice their figure
6.35pm 
6.30pm Robin Hynes, Denise flannery & Aoife Haynes, Murchu Duiggin SD London say 'Hello to all at St Thomas More School. Grandma, Nanny & Bampy X' 
6.12pm ?The excited audience continue to be entertained by the lively music from Gaelic Storm. The party atmosphere is absolutely fantastic
6.03pm Making their way to Delta A for the presentations are the 'Growing family of O'Shea'
Attracta Quinn, Kathleen Buitin, Brenda Finn, Maura Masterson, Rita O'Shea and Aaron Fallon
5.53pm 
5.48pm The cowboys are in town for this awards ceremony has a country theme 
5:35pm Delta A is now being prepared for the results ceremony. The crowd are being treated to a gig from Gaelic Storm 
Our adjudicators are ready for some action as they take to their seats in readiness for Competition 14 to commence, We have :-
Russell Beaton, US
 Kathleen Clifford Lightly, UK
5:15pm In Ladies Over 20 last competitor to dance in recall round is Competitor 210 
5.12pm Governor South we have Karen Foley Conway and Kevin Forde working sidestage and the mic telling me 'we're nearly there'
5.10pm The Men 20 & Over is about to get underway with competitor 101 Philip Mottershead, Brady Academy, Alberta Canada dancing The Storyteller 
5.02pm Out in the foyer warming up are some of the Men from Competition 14
5.00pm Governor North the last four Boys under 14 are waiting in the wings for their third round and the set and are being well looked after by Ms Pat Hall 
Presidential North: Girls Under 11 A, 149, Bridget Pickert from Lavin Cassidy SD in Mid-America dancing the Planxty Drury.
Presidential South: Girls Under 11 B, 210, Hannah Clouse from Shamrock Academy in Ontario dancing her Kilkenny Races. Girls Under 11 B in Presidential South has now finished
Governor North: Men Over 20, 103, Kevin Murray from King Academy in Merseyside in England dancing her 3 Sea Captains.
Governor South: Men Under 20, 106, James Breen from the Murchu-Duiginn School in London dancing his Downfall of Paris.
4: 55pm Currently on stage in Delta A competitor 227
 There are 6 ladies left to dance in Over20 Competition 1
Our Events manager Kellk and joint chair Philip Owens are taking five to enjoy the competition
4.50pm In Presidential South Hall are the Girls U11B ready to take to the stage for their sets 
4.46pm Competitor 115 is poised ready for the off and the Downfall Paris- Ciara O'Sullivan, Sheehan Murphy school, Kerry
4.40pm Over in Presidential North we have our Girls U11 awaiting their cue
4.35pm McDade dancers practice in the top floor of the conference centre 
Presidential North: Girls Under 11 A, 128, Kae Bartoo from the O'Shea Chaplin Academy in New England is dancing the Downfall of Paris.
Presidential South: Girls Under 11 B, 275, Meghan Evans from O'Grady Quinlan Academy in Mid-Atlantic is dancing Downfall of Paris.
Governor North: Boys Under 14, 108, Ryan Thornton from Broesler SD in Mid-Atlantic, Southern is dancing his Planxty Davis.
Governor South: Men Under 20, 118, Dan Medora from the Cashel-Dennehy School of ID in Mid-America is dancing the Kilkenny Races. 
4:30pm In Presidential North: Girls Under 11 A, 102, Taylor Monaghan from the Peter Smith SD in Mid-Atlantic is dancing her Three Sea Captains.
Presidential South: Girls Under 11 B, 251, Áine McDermott from Scoil Rince Ard Rialla in Cavan is dancing. 20 more to dance in Presidential South
Governor North: Boys Under 14, 119, Danny Havert from Claddagh SD in Western. He is dancing his Kilkenny Races.
Governor South: Boys Under 11, 111, Tristan Nicholas from Drake SD in Southern is dancing Hurry the Jug.
4:20pm In Delta A Competitor 198 has just finished her Recall round in Ladies Over 20
4.15pm Sidestage the Ladies are waiting in the wings for the last round of their competition 
Lisa Morales, McClanahan School, Mid America just wants to say ' I know your watching so hi mum X'
4:06pm Presidential North: Girls Under 11 A, 164, Isabelle Bongiorno from Smith-Houlihan Academy in New england dancing Downfall of Paris.
Presidential South: Ladies Under 20 B, 223, Deanna Chappa from Tim O'Hare SD in Mid-America dancing her Three Sea Captains.
Governor North: Girls Under 13 A, has one competitor left to dance.
Governor South: Men Under 20 and Boys Under 11 recalls have just been announced.
We will post all recalls that have been announced as soon as we have them. We haven't forgotten, just waiting to get them from the results room
3.51pm It is being announced in the hall that Recalls for Men Over 20 & Boys Under 14 will be announced in Governor North soon and also Recalls for Men Under 20 and Boys Under 11 will be announced in Governor South shortly
3.48pm Both Recalls for Girls Under 11A will be announced in Presidential North presently and
Recalls for Girls Under 11B will be announced in Presidential South presently
3.45pm Girls Under 13 A & B, in Governor North & South, is nearing the end as there are only 6 competitors left to dance
3.44pm Ladies Under 20 A, in Presidential North has now finished
3.41pm That concludes Ladies Under 20 A, in Presidential North
3.37pm After a tour of the halls i can tell you that the dance situation is looking like this :- Presidential North: Ladies Under 20 A, competitor 177, Glynnis Budde from Inishfree SD in Ny-Texas-CT dancing King of the Fairies.
Presidential South: Ladies Under 20 B, competitor 273, Chloe Mullarkey from Donny Golden SD in Mid-Atlantic dancing her Kilkenny Races.
Governor North: Girls Under 13 A, competitor 173, Clare Reilly from Ryan School of ID in Mid-Atlantic dancing Downfall of Paris.
Governor South: Girls Under 13 A, competitor 225, Courtney Messplay from Trinity Academy in Mid-America dancing Miss Brown's Fancy
3.32pm Young Liam McMahon Inish Free pictured with his support team would like to wish all at the dance school the very best of luck
A tour of each Hall
Presidential North Ladies Under 20 A Competitor 167 CAITLIN HENNELLY DUGGAN SCHOOL MAYO, IRELAND dancing THREE SEA CAPTAINS
Presidential South Ladies Under 20 B Competitor 261 EMILY STARK MARTIN PERCIVAL WESTERN, USA DOWNFALL OF PARIS
Governor South Girls Under 13A Competitor 170
Governor North Girls Under 13 B Competitor 222
Delta A Ladies 20 & Over Competitor 152
3.21pm Just waiting for the bell to ring to exit the stage we have competitor 141 Fiona Barry, Murchu-Duiginn, London, England after having danced The Downfall of Paris at speed 110 
3.14pm Awaiting sidesatge here in Delta A we have our Ladies 20 and over in great humour and anticipation for their turn to dance their set round 
3.08pm Although the girls are dancing their sets across all five halls at present we are awaiting the names of those recalled and shall post the full listing of recalls announced thus far just as soon as we are furnished with that information. Sorry for any inconvenience caused
2.55pm Competitor 238
Kerri Smith, Denogla School, Mid-Atlantic.
preparing to dance her Blackthorn Stick over in the Presidential South Hall
2.50pm Now taking to the stage in Delta A we have competitor 115 Kelly O'Neill, Trinity Academy Mid America to dance The Three Sea Captains
2.40pm Here in the Gaylord Opryland the dancing is in full swing as the girls dance their third and final round and their sets Presidential North Recall Ladies U20 A 135 Sinead Mallon, Burke-Conroy SD, Mid-America
Presidential South Recall Ladies u20 B 233 Jennie Richert, Lavin Cassidy SD, Mid-America
Governor North Recall Girls u13 A after a five minute break when the adjudicators called for the stage to be swept we have competitor 136 Abbey Nazzaro, Forbes SD, New England
Governor South Recall Girls u13 B number 298 Brenna McDonnell, Penk-O;Donnell SD, Vancouver, Canada / Washington, USA is standing poised ready to dance Ace & Deuce of pipering at speed 108
Currently on stage in the Presidential South Hall is Competitor 212 Alana O'Brien , O'Shea Chaplin Academy New England
Up now is Cometitor 202 Maggie Darlington, Claddagh , California
2.15pm The state of play at the moment across all five stages are as follows Presidential North Recall Ladies U20 A competitor number 112 Laura Larson, Greene Academy, Western
Presidential South Recall Ladies u20 B competitor number 216 Mary Kate Schiller, Marie Moore School, Mid-Atlantic
Governor North Recall Girls u13 A competitor number 110 Alexia Bell, Scoil Ard na Greine, Alberta
Governor South Recall Girls u13 B competitor number 272 Madeline Harmon, Harney Academy, New England
2.02pm The musicians are Brian Glynn and Conor McGuirk
2pm The adjudicators for Governor North are Russell Beaton, Kathleen Clifford Lightley and Joan McNiff Cass
1.57pm Governor South is starting the Girls Under 13 B 3rd round and their set dance
1.56pm Governor North is is about to kick off the set dance round with Girls Under 13 A.
1.54pm Presidential South is now starting the Ladies Under 20 B 3rd round with #289
1.53pm Presidential North is starting the Ladies Under 20 3rd round with #182 any moment now 1.29pm Recalls being announced for Ladies under 20 in Presidential South at present.
1.20pm That concludes rounds 1 & 2 of the Girls under 11 B
1.18pm The last three dancers are preparing to dance in Presidential South
Bowing off – Final dancers of Girls Under 11 B in Presidential South
Unateresa is sidestage in the Presidential South hall keeping the last of the girls in line for their second round
Terry & Iris would just like to say a big thank you to young Caitlin Teeking's father for the Colgate smile.
Terry, Iris, Michael and Gavin awaiting the recalls in Presidential South suite
The O'hare school out in support
Meighan, Tim and Kathy just want to let Sheila in Cork know 'we are having such a great tiiiiiiiiiiime. wish you were here'
Leanne Turek and Heather Hanson
Leanne wants to know 'anyone seen my horse?'
Noelle Zielenbach and Lexa Hickey- Broeser of Shea -Jennings - 'you have no idea how starving i was'
Kayce Downey , Scoil Rince Ní Chíara taking it easy after having completed her first two rounds
12:25pm Current State of Play
Pres North: Starting now, Girls Under 11A, 2 nd round, #137 & #138 on now. #139 & #140 backstage.
Pres South: Just finished, Girls Under 11B, 1 st round.
Govern North: Boys U14, 2nd round. #125 & #126 on now, #127 & #128 backstage.
Govern South: Boys U11, 2nd round. #108, #110 & #111 on now, #112, #113 & #114 backstage.
Delta A : Round 2 has just finished
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