And we were wondering why there was such an influx of Dancer’s Hip in the GAA.
First Des Cahill, now Marty Morrissey. RTÉ GAA’s invasion of Dancing With The Stars will continue in the new season as the renowned broadcaster was confirmed on Friday night as a contestant on the reality show.
One of Munster’s famous sons bopped onto The Late Late Show to confirm his appearance on RTÉ’s dancing programme.
Dancing with the Stars Ireland celeb @MartyM_RTE says he can't dance but he's already got the moves! #latelate @DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/rBnCNBzkAe
— The Late Late Show (@RTELateLateShow) December 8, 2017
Kerry legend Aidan O’Mahony won the whole thing last year and the power of the show cannot be understated.
Despite the success O’Mahony has had on the football field, despite all the All-Stars and All-Irelands and all the tough battles that marked him out as one of the GAA’s toughest characters, he is known by a large section of the country now as ‘Aidan from Dancing With The Stars’.
After The GAA Hour live show in Westport this summer, O’Mahony had locals approach him in the town not looking to talk about memorable moments in Croke Park or playing with some of the greatest players ever, they wanted to talk about his dance moves but at least he was pretty good at it.
Marty Morrissey on the other hand? The jury is out.
Dreams do come true. It's official, the legend that is Marty Morrissey will be gracing the Dancing with the Stars dance floor in the New Year!
Will you bringing the #MartyParty, @MartyM_RTE? #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/s6ZTTfUqY3
— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) December 8, 2017
And plenty of people are already committed to tuning in to the programme which starts again on January 7.
https://twitter.com/AindriuMac/status/939251405319278595
But it’s a tough conundrum the nation faces.
Is Ireland really ready for Marty Morrissey in sequins and glitter.
I’m not sure! #LateLateShow— David (@dcahughes) December 8, 2017
Ah but, sure, we’ve already hit the bottom.
Marty Morrissey on Dancing with the Stars can't be any fucking worse than Des Cahill….. #TheLateLateShow
— Anthony Shannon (@AnthonyShannon2) December 8, 2017
Marty Morrissey isn’t the only sporting personality to appear in the new season though. Between Olympians, camógs and former rugby players, he’s in esteemed company.
He's walked his way to an Olympic bronze medal but can he dance his way to a Glitterball trophy? It's world champion race walker, Rob Heffernan!
No pressure, @RM_Heffernan! #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/7qb0CsO6Fv
— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) December 8, 2017
If this four-time All-Ireland champion can handle Davy Fitz, she can handle anything! It's @CorkCamogie legend and Ireland's Fittest Family coach, Anna Geary!
It's time to swap those bogs and ramps for glitter and tan, @AnnaGCork! #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/c1GiWOnAAo
— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) December 8, 2017
Our next star is ready to TRY his hand at dancing. "TRY." Get it? …It's former Ireland and Munster rugby player, Tomás O'Leary!
We hope you're ready, @Tomas_OLeary! #DWTSIrl pic.twitter.com/Vnj0W4kbvJ
— DWTS Ireland (@DWTSIRL) December 8, 2017
