{"product_id":"ellen-coyne-dirty-dancing-2026","title":"Ellen Coyne: Dirty Dancing [2026]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the outside, Irish dancing seems like a wholesome world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork and groomed hair. The sport and art form, made world-famous by the smash hit \u003cem\u003eRiverdance\u003c\/em\u003e, is an instantly recognisable part of Irish culture. But when we pull back the curtain, we discover that Irish dancing also has a dark side ...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing a whistle-blower email, journalist Ellen Coyne found herself plunged into the cut-throat side of competitive Irish dancing. What Ellen discovered, and reveals in extensive and explosive detail, is that the picture-perfect world of Irish dancing has operated for years within a toxic environment of bitter rivalries, allegations of competition fixing accusations and even more serious rumours that swirl around some of the most high-profile dancing competitions in the world. From feis fixing to false allegations, why are the dancehalls across this island such a hotbed for malicious conspiracy? And what next for a world steeped in tradition and global success yet mired in controversy?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coyne, Ellen","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52797085942099,"sku":"9781804582893","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/files\/coyne-ellen-ellen-coyne-dirty-dancing-2026-9781804582893-1216881940.jpg?v=1783523847","url":"https:\/\/chaptersbookstore.pro\/products\/ellen-coyne-dirty-dancing-2026","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}