Performers

Dancers

Andrew Vickers
Featured Dancer & Production Choreographer

After firmly establishing himself in the Irish dance world becoming Great Britain Champion, Andrew Vickers moved up the ranks and placed highest at the All Ireland and World championships.  At the age of 14 Andrew began dancing with the renowned Rivedance Troupe, while still attending high school.  In 2000 he took the lead role in To Dance on The Moon and Dance of Desire.  In 2008 Andrew performed with Frankie Gavin and The Hibernian Rhapsody accompanied by the Dubai philharmonic orchestra at the inaugural Dubai Irish Festival.  Andrew continues to turn heads and has danced for countless people all over the world and is now principal dancer of Canada's own Magic of Ireland Touring Show.

Sinead McGeachy
Featured Dancer

Sinead McGeachy is thrilled to be back with The Magic of Ireland for her fifth season.  Sinead has won a series of international titles and championships.  Sinead’s performance credits include The Needfire, and special appearance’s with John McDermott, The Rankin Family, The Chieftains, The Irish Rovers and The Wolftones, just to name a few.  Sinead has danced her way through the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and most recently Canada.  This girl's legs can stop trains in their tracks!

Musicians

Michael O'Grady
Musical Director and Band Leader

Toronto native Michael O'Grady is an accomplished, professional singer/songwriter and multitalented musician.  (Guitar, tin whistle, piano and accordian are among his instruments).  He studied theatre, voice and piano at the prestigious St. Michael's Choir School in Toronto.  In 2004 Michael released his first CD, "The Legend of Teabagger Vance." which underscored this talented young artists diverse songwriting and music ability.  In 2005 his brilliant work on tin whiltle caught the ear of one of Canada's most popular touring Celtic-Punk bands- The Mahones and in 2006 Michael became the bands newest member touring throughout North America and Europe to rave reviews.

In addition to this brilliant young mans successes while working on his second CD, Michael joined forces with Canada's only international touring Irish Dance Show The Magic of Ireland as musical director and band leader.  Michael has lead this show through 2 extensive tours of Canada and the United States and his work continues to wow audiences throughout the world.  This is a talent you want to keep your eye on!

www.michaelogradyband.com