Michael Flatley is heartbroken after death of his wife Niamh Michael Flatley has announced the sad passing of his wife and "best friend" Niamh. BANG Premier · 7h ago
Riverdance star Michael Flatley says his ‘heart is broken’ after wife Niamh dies The 68-year-old choreographer, best known for creating the Riverdance Irish dancing troupe, remembered his ‘beautiful wife’ in a heartfelt post. Evening Standard · 9h ago
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 · Jun 25
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 · Feb 4
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 · Feb 3
Legal dispute forces Lord Of The Dance anniversary show to be cancelled IN FULL The Independent UK · Feb 3
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 · Feb 3
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 · Feb 3
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. Evening Standard · Jan 29
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 · Jan 29
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 · Jan 28
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 · Jan 27
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 · Jan 16
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 · Jan 16
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 Disputes, footballs and ‘smear’ claims – Irish presidential election highlights Here’s a look at some of the standout moments of the campaign
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The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025 ‘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 · Sep 8, 2025 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 · Jul 25, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025 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 · Jul 19, 2025 Michael Flatley dances around Irish presidency bid An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October.
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2024 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 · May 27, 2024 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 · Jan 23, 2024 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