VIDEO: Local Irish dancer's entry for online scholarship competition

A local Irish dancer has been showcasing her skills in some of Offaly's most picturesque locations as her entry for an online scholarship competition.

Katie Moran from Shannonbridge, who dances with the Sarah Clogher School of Irish Dance, is preparing to take part in this summer's first-ever online Irish dance show run by the Fusion Fighters Dance Company, who work with Irish dancers from all over the world and have huge numbers of views on their videos.

"As part of the show, there’s a competition to win a scholarship for the camp where the winner must get the most views on a video of them dancing," Katie explained.

"For my video, I decided to record it in some beautiful historical spots around Offaly such as Shannonbridge and Clonmacnoise... I think it really showcases the beauty of my local area. I'd love to win this scholarship and represent my region in this unique experience."

You can watch Katie's video here: