By Joe McCabe

A SOUTH Monaghan boy is a new World Champion Linesdancer after putting in a tremendious performance in front of thousands in Germany last weekend.

Dancing champ, 11-year-old Aaron Byrne, is the son of Peter and Bernie Byrne of Farraghy, Corduff and is a sixth class student at Scoil Phadraig, Corduff.

He told the Post: “I don’t know what to say. I’m speechless. It was a great experience. I’m delighted and I thank everybody for their support.”

Joanne O’Reilly, 20, also from Farraghy put in a great performance to finish a very credable 20th place in her category.

Aaron and Joanne were give a rousing homecoming at the Mountain Dew Club at Corduff/Raferagh, Community Centre on Monday night.

They were given a musical reception at the club by three Corduff pipers while Master of Ceremonies, Paddy Gollogly led the many people in attendance in congratulating the dancers.

On behalf of the Corduff/Raferagh community Association, President, Peadar Marron said that both dancers had done their community proud and he paid tribute the parents of both dancers whose efforts over many years had now been rewarded.

“A very big welcome home and well done. We are proud that your line dancing careers started off here in the Corduff/Raferagh centre under the guidance of Rosina Shekleton.”
Referring to Aaronin particular Peadar added: “To win a World
Championship is the highest anybody can go. “It was only a matter of time I’d say before Joanne will obtain a world title too.”