Oireachtas (Irish dance)

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In modern competitive Irish dance, an oireachtas (English: /ˈɛrəktəs/ ERR-ək-təs,^[1] Irish: [ˈɛɾʲaxt̪ˠəsˠ]; plural: oireachtais^[2]) refers to an annual championship competition. Oireachtais are held by several Irish dance organisations globally, including An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha, An Comhdhail na Múinteoirí le Rincí Gaelacha, the World Irish Dance Association, and others. Many oireachtais include both solo and ceilí (team) events. The competitions vary in size, duration, and level of eligibility.