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Prepare
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i1.jpgDancers prepare to compete during the 29th All Scotland Irish Dance Championship. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Prepare
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i2.jpgDancers prepare for one of the world’s largest Irish dancing competitions. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Prepare
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i4.jpgSome 2,500 coaches and supporters have accompanied dancers to the city. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Prepare
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i16.jpgDancers come from as far afield as North America, Russia, Australia and South Africa. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Prepare
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i3.jpgAs many 2,000 competitors are taking part in the Glasgow competition. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i11.jpgThis is the last major event in the calendar ahead of the World Championships in Boston. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i10.jpgThe event runs until February 25th. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i14.jpgAll competitors dance three at a time in the first two rounds. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i5.jpgCategories for boys and girls range from uner 5 to over 21. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i6.jpgIrish and Scottish dancers are among the top competitors.Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i7.jpgCompetitors are expected to dance 40 bars in Reels and Jigs and 32 bars in the Slip Jig and Hornpipe. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i8.jpgAll competititors over 10 have a panel of five judges, with the younger ages groups having a panel of three. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i9.jpgPerformers represent some 300 dance schools across the world. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Compete
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i13.jpgA dancer grimaces after falling during the competition. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Unwind
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i15.jpgThis is the fourth year the All Scotland Irish Dance Championships has been held in Glasgow. This year it is at the Royal Concert Hall. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Unwind
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i12.jpgGlasgow hopes the event will give the city an economic boost from food, drink and accomodation. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Unwind
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/i20.jpgThe World Irish Dancing Championships took place in Ireland last year. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
