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THE four-day count down to the first ever all-singing, all-dancing West Clare’s Got Talent show has begun.
A total of 20 acts have been select- ed for the night’s final from an audi- tion earlier this month.
Acts include everything from sing- ing to dancing, comedy to drama sketches, gymnastics, hip-hop danc- ing, magic tricks and juggling.
The night’s entertainment will be- gin at 7pm sharp, on May 17, at the Kilrush Community Centre.
The mystery fifth judge on the night has also been announced as Ger Rush from the Kilrush Commu- nity College.
Mr Rush will join TG4 Coun- try and Western star Sonia Carrig, primary school teacher and singer Linda Clohessy-O’Gorman, Hell for Leather’s John Fennell and hip-hop instructor Nelly Gilligan.
Another award has also been add- ed to the line-up, the Adjudicators’ Award sponsored by Cooraclare’s Bernie Tubridy.
The winner on the night will walk
away with the perpetual shield spon- sored by Hartman’s Jewellers in Kil- rush. The jewellers will also sponsor a €50 voucher as a prize.
There will also be medals for sec- ond and third prizes on the night as well as vouchers provided by Holly- wood Hits and Tranquility.
By taking part in this competition Kilrush children and teenagers are being encouraged to help other chil- dren while displaying their talents, as all proceeds for the night will go towards the ISPCA.
The brainchild of Kilrush woman
Teresa Carrig, the talent show will see children from 10 to 18 years of age take to the stage to showcase their talents.
The event is being supported by the whole community with local busi- nesses all providing spot prizes for the night.
It is hoped that Saturday’s show is the first of many that will be repeated every year.
“It is very much community driven and it is great to see all the commu- nity involved in something like this,” said Ms Carrig.