“Your mind probably goes into a different world when you are dancing on stage. It never goes blank but certainly any stresses or strains that you have certainly disappear for a few moments. It’s a very good pressure that keeps you on your toes! (Excuse the pun)”

Padraic’d best Riverdance moment was performing the principal role for the first time. “I never told my mum I was an understudy so she flew out to me for my first time not knowing I would be lead. It was pretty cool.”

“My favorite part to play is Slip Into Spring and my favourite all over number is Trading Taps. I think there’s great energy to it.”

“I did have a successful competitive dancing career winning most of the major titles such as Great Britain’s, British National’s, All Scotland’s and placed in the top 3 at All Ireland’s and World’s. That came with a lot of hard work and determination over the years and it also helped that my mum was my dancing teacher.”

“We are often on long tours and far from home so of course we miss our families and friends. We try to keep in touch with them as much as possible and many people have family come to visit while on tour. We also have great friends within the group so we all try to support each other while on the road.”

“When I’m on a long tour I do get homesick… I miss my family and close friends but with things like Skype it is made much easier and my family do try and visit which gives me something to look forward to also.”