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Motion · S6M-12738 · 3 Apr 2024

Oscar Donnelly Named World Irish Dancing Champion

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates 12-year-old Oscar Donnelly on being named World Irish Dancing Champion in his division at the Oireachtas Rince na hÉireann 2024, which was held in Glasgow in March; understands that this is the third successive year that Oscar has been named world champion; notes that Oscar, who grew up in Coatbridge, trains with the Sharon Taylor Irish Dance Academy in Bellshill; understands that Oscar trains five times a week regularly, and every day in the lead up to championships; commends Oscar’s work ethic and commitment to Irish dancing, which he was been doing since he was three years old; praises Oscar for placing ahead of 20 other competitors; understands that competitors from 17 countries entered the championship; wishes Oscar continued success into the future, and congratulates all other competitors who took part in the competition.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.