Dancers from the Inis Ealga Academy, founded by Máitíu Ó Maoiléidigh are guests on 'The Late Late Show'.

Inis Ealga dancers have appeared regularly on RTÉ Television since it first went on air in 1962, performing on programmes such as 'Beirt Éile', 'Club Chéile', 'Beo Go Deo' and The Hour for Music.

They've had a long, distinguished career on television.

Tonight, they take to the floor on The Late Late Show.

Dancers from Inis Ealga will take part in Jury's Irish Cabaret throughout the entire season.

This episode of The Late Late Show was broadcast on 25 April 1981. The presenter is Gay Byrne.

Inis Ealga Dancers on 'Beo Go Deo' (1966). Photo by Roy Bedell.
Inis Ealga Dancers on 'Beo Go Deo' (1966). Photo by Roy Bedell.

Inis Ealga Dancers on 'The Hour for Music' (1967). Photo by Roy Bedell.
Inis Ealga Dancers on 'The Hour for Music' (1967). Photo by Roy Bedell.

Matt Meleady, founder of the Inis Ealga Dancers (1962). Photo by Roy Bedell.
Matt Meleady, founder of the Inis Ealga Dancers (1962). Photo by Roy Bedell.

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