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Michael Flatley reveals extensive damage decades of dancing has done to his body: ‘I’ve made friends with pain’

The ‘Riverdance’ star listed off the physical ailments he faces as a result of two decades on stage

The Independent UK

Michael Flatley ‘full of joy’ as Dublin Lord Of The Dance show to go ahead

The parties reached an agreement allowing the shows to go ahead.

Evening Standard

Michael Flatley wins injunction blocking firm from cancelling Lord Of The Dance

On Tuesday Switzer released a statement claiming the show in the 3 Arena in Dublin scheduled for Thursday had been called off with “immediate effect”.

Evening Standard

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Legal dispute forces Lord Of The Dance anniversary show to be cancelled

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Lord Of The Dance anniversary show cancelled amid legal row

A solicitor announced the performance had been called off with ‘immediate effect’

The Independent UK

Lord Of The Dance anniversary show cancelled amid legal dispute

In a statement issued via lawyers on Tuesday, Switzer Consulting Limited said the show had been cancelled

Evening Standard

Flatley to ‘call his dancers’ as Lord Of The Dance injunction overturned

The judge said that over the course of proceedings ‘trenchant and quite personal’ allegations were ‘both made and denied’ by parties involved.

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Michael Flatley beats legal bid blocking him from Lord of the Dance involvement

A temporary injunction secured against the dancer and choreographer was discharged on Thursday

The Independent UK

Michael Flatley borrowed to fund ‘Monaco millionaire’ lifestyle, court hears

Lawyers representing Flatley in the fight to clear an interim injunction said he had secured half a million euros ‘overnight’ to end the case.

Evening Standard

Injunction is bid to ‘control’ Flatley’s role in Lord Of The Dance, court told

Lawyers representing the dancer said the company blocking him from creative involvement with his stage show is ‘nothing more than a management agent’.

Evening Standard

Lord Of The Dance tour could ‘fall apart’ in Michael Flatley’s absence, court told

Switzer Consulting is taking legal action in a civil case against the choreographer and dancer for alleged breach of contract

The Independent UK

Lord Of The Dance tour could ‘fall apart’ in Flatley’s absence, court hears

Flatley’s representatives said losses will inevitably be incurred because the dancers ‘artistic direction’ is a vital component.

Evening Standard

High-profile names who failed to get on ballot paper in race for Aras

There was some criticism of the small number of candidates, leading to focus on the strict nomination criteria.

Evening Standard

Irish president election highlights: A tenant dispute, barristers and footballs

A look at some of the standout moments of the campaign.

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The Independent UK

Disputes, footballs and ‘smear’ claims – Irish presidential election highlights

Here’s a look at some of the standout moments of the campaign

The Guardian - UK

‘I absolutely went for it!’ Michael Flatley on sex, swagger, Riverdance – and tapping his feet 35 times a second

The Lord of the Dance was always fanatically driven, practising for 16 hours a day in his teens. His body now bears the damage of that era. But he still wants more. He discusses love, passion, pride and performing for Donald Trump

Evening Standard

Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Irish presidential race

The Sinn Fein leader said her name would ‘not go forward’ as the party’s nominee for president.

The Guardian - UK

Riverdance star Michael Flatley to seek Irish presidency nomination

Plans for retired dancer to return from Monaco for run at post revealed during mansion dispute in court

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Riverdance creator Michael Flatley teases Irish presidential bid

Flatley remarked ‘somebody has to speak for the Irish people’ ahead of a possible Irish presidential bid

Evening Standard

Michael Flatley dances around Irish presidency bid

An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October.

Evening Standard

Lord of the Dance off: London mansion that Michael Flatley gazumped Madonna for on sale for £26 million

The celebrities entered a bidding war for the Little Venice property in the Nineties

The Conversation

Riverdance at 30: how Riverdance shaped Irish dance, and reflected a multicultural Australia

Ireland won the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, but their victory was overshadowed by the seven-minute interval “filler” that received a standing ovation.

The Guardian - UK

Alleged damage to Michael Flatley mansion to cost €30m, court told

Former Riverdance star says he suffered ill health since remediation works after a fire

The Independent UK

Michael Flatley to explore ‘pinnacles and pitfalls’ of his life in new documentary film

‘Lord of the Dance’ creator was treated for cancer in January

The Guardian - UK

Michael Flatley’s life story to be told in six-part drama series

Irish dancer who found fame with Riverdance to be focus of ‘no holds barred’ TV biopic

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