Feet of Flames star Michael Flatley has decided to move his family to the warmer climate of California rather than make his 19th Century Cork estate his main home.
The Irish American dancer will make Beverly Hills his main home now, leaving behind the current Irish deep freeze and saying farewell to his other pads in Barbados and London, as well as his aristocratic mansion at Castlehyde estate in Fermoy, County Cork.
The 51-year-old star said his Irish wife Niamh prefers the lifestyle and the weather in sun drenched Los Angles. Another benefit is the healthy diet, which was the final deal maker.
"I can’t remember the last time I had a glass of wine or a beer," Flatley told the press. "People out there just don’t drink like the Irish do, I’m afraid."
But Flatley said he is planning on flying his son Michael St James - who was born in Cork in April 2007 - back to their remarkable Irish estate for a traditional Irish Christmas this year.
Flatley added: "Christmas is a family occasion and a lovely time and there is no season quite like it. This will be our son Michael St James’ fourth Christmas and he is now starting to really appreciate it and know what it’s all about. He’s really looking forward to Santa’s visit. Having a child is great. It doesn’t change your life. It’s heaven."
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.SeamusMor | Dec 08, 2010, 08:24 AM EST
He's crazy to move to LA! There's earthquakes, riots, fires, and.....one day it rained!
roisindubhdeas1 | Dec 08, 2010, 03:48 AM EST
It has also been reported that he had sexual harrassment charges filed against him while performing in Riverdance, wonder what happened there? I have that from a reliable source who was close to the ordeal. He is a scumbag truly.
roisindubhdeas1 | Dec 08, 2010, 03:45 AM EST
Glad he is leaving ireland-let's face it he is a travesty and a phony. For years he was content to tell anyone how "Irish" he was and yet when it appeared that he was raised in Chicago he was all hush hush. Please, there are donkey shows in Mexico with more originality!! He sucks and now that he is relocating to LA he will find that with all the plasticity and bullshit that he will be swimming in, he will feel very, very at home. Gobshite.
KLennox | Dec 07, 2010, 08:17 PM EST
What a putz. Too bad he doesn't go to England and STAY there.
teddybear | Dec 07, 2010, 05:57 PM EST
Good luck Michael and the best to you and your family.
allentown | Dec 07, 2010, 01:31 PM EST
Was Michael Flatley also the Chorographer for those dance steps in Riverdance?
EileenL | Dec 07, 2010, 12:28 PM EST
Michael going home to Ireland for Christmas is a dream we all have Merry Christmas to you and Family ,,,you earned it ,,well done
mhichil | Dec 07, 2010, 11:29 AM EST
tell ya what michael, let me be your caretaker for the Cork property, you will be back after the show biz glitter fades and will want to go home. Go make your movies and get out of there.
Fionnuisce | Dec 07, 2010, 10:25 AM EST
I can recommend two Ladies who would love to run your castle for you`as B&B. *wink* Best of luck