Michael Flatley's Irish heritage

“I still have great memories of Sligo feiseanna,” Flatley said, when he was made a Freeman of Sligo last year. “When we were first beginners, the people here were so kind, they realized how embarrassing it was for us and made us feel good going home.” And he learned Irish music in his father's construction truck. He would later tour with Irish traditional music groups whenever he got the chance.

Today, he lives a quieter life, spending much of his time in Co. Cork with his wife Niamh, also an Irish dancer, and their son Michael St. James. The couple married in 2006 in Fermoy, Co. Cork. The Chieftains, with whom Flatley toured with in the early part of his career, provided the music at the wedding.

The couple lives in an historic old house called Castle Hyde Estate, which they have restored to its former 18th century glory. In 2007, he awarded the Freedom of the City of Cork.  

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