Our Business Friends

Antonio Pacelli is a family business too which has been associated with Irish dancing for over 25 years.  The company was named Antonio Pacelli, as a tribute to Tom's grandparents who were called Anthony and Patricia and is now known all over the world for Irish dance wear and accessories. Antonio Pacelli manufactures their own heavy shoes and soft shoes shoes and are constantly striving to create the perfect fit and sound. Their in-house designer is in frequent contact with teachers and dancers, talking through new designs and products. Antonio Pacelli incorporates every feedback into their new lines, for example, both the padded ankle and leather lining on their new Jig shoe are a result of feedback they've received. They produce shoes for most of the major stage shows. Professional dancers choose Antonio Pacelli because they offer best products and their experienced technicians are able to customise the shoes to their individual requirements.

Boyne Walk was the first genuine Shoemaker for Irish dance shoes (formerly: Dealga Dancewear, from Dublin)! The directors of Boyne Walk, have been involved in Irish Dance Footwear since the early 1970's, having operated a retail outlet in Dublin, dealing exclusively in Irish dance related products. The dance boom of recent years has resulted in a tremendous increase in demand for Irish dance footwear leading inevitably to the expansion of this dedicated Irish Dance footwear business. Boyne Walk shoes have been researched and developed in association with leading dancers and teachers, whose inputs have been instrumental in producing these shoes. Along with favourable pricing, the best materials available and skilled workmanship, Boyne Walk dance shoes have become the standard shoes for Irish Dancers.

Fays Shoes was formed in 1980 by Dan Fay who had been making shoes for nearly 55 years previously. Fays dancing Shoes have since grown to be leaders in the manufacture of Quality Irish Dancing Shoes worldwide. Fays Shoes supplies Irish Dancing Shoes worldwide from Australia, New Zealand, Japan to throughout Europe, Canada, United States of America and throughout the rest of the world. The shoes are made entirely with 100% calf leather. This soft supple leather gives the shoes terrific flexibility, an essential factor for Irish Dancing and also puts our shoes at a unique advantage. The shoes are handmade by craftsmen in their own workshop in Dublin, Ireland, and have been worn by many a champion. Fays Shoes also made the shoes for "Riverdance"! We are proud to be part of the "Fays family".

Olive Hurley is an Irish Dance Teacher and Adjudicator based in Dublin, Ireland. Registered with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, Olive is very involved in all aspects of Irish Dancing. A widely respected adjudicator in her own right, she has traveled the world in her career so far, adjudicating major feiseanna, conducting Master Dance Classes with up and coming dancers and World Champions alike, and promoting the cause of Irish Dancing as an art form. A champion dancer and Irish Dance instructor herself, Olive Hurley has appeared on many television shows. Olive's dancers also appear regularly at events and on television, and are prize winners at many competitions including the prestigious World Irish Dancing Championships.

... Thank you so much, Olive and Liam, for your every-time-great-support!