New World Record for longest Riverdance Line set in Dublin

A new Guinness World Record for the longest Riverdance line was set in Dublin today, Sunday July 21 as part of Riverdance The Gathering. 1,693 people from 44 countries smashed the previous world record of 652 dancers set in Nashville Tennessee. Led by Jean Butler, one of the original stars of Riverdance, the Riverdance line stretched for 1km along the banks of the river Liffey in Dublin city. The event was watched by an audience of thousands cheering on the participants as they danced into the record books. Check out the highlights from this spectacular event here. To find out more about visiting Ireland, visit www.Ireland.com

[@billeileenhughes4614]

When I lived there many years ago, never saw anything as fantastic as these dancers. Absolutely fantastic!!

[@marybarry2230]

Oh my gosh this brings tears to my eyes! That looks so fun and amazing! Would have 💚 to have been there!

[@mjw12345]

1:41 This lovely little girl says it all: I don't think anything could go wrong! We're blessed with our New Irish!

[@sgraviano]

This is awesome! I hope they'll consider making this a yearly event...something to really look forward to doing/seeing!

[@wendyhansen7868]

LOVED IT CONGRATS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICAPATED!!!

[@clarisarakosirishdanceacad779]

So proud to have been part of this... You can spot us on min 1:16! Clarisa Rakos Irish Dance Academy Chile

[@mjw12345]

Lovely you could visit! "the quantity of people" - nice expression! Lovely you featured!

[@annbee4494]

Irish step dancing has truly gone international. Lovely seeing all these step dancers from near and far. God bless you all. ❤

[@francisbarrois8956]

we are going to dance tonight. best regards francis

[@horselover141355]

So Cool!!!! I wish I was there to participate.

[@SalixTree]

Looked like a jolly great time!

[@derktoonist]

This is beautiful. The next try should be a big riverdancing ring around the world!

[@mandy-loudumesny.2046]

Wonderful. Made me happy to see

[@greenman77777]

Congratulations!!

[@jaared58]

Fantastic....love Ireland

[@msmith8748]

I was there lol I was dancing too it was amazing and I know my comment is late but it was amazing

[@Mamyjo66]

just one word for this: WOW!!

[@46kevs]

Brilliant...makes me so proud.

[@mspclare]

It's so great to see so much fun and happiness!

[@lmdetect]

Outstanding!

[@rebtris]

Wow, that was amazing!

[@christasas2434]

love this,well done

[@barbiesomebody4013]

Well done!!!!

[@darrtetzy]

The Irish are the prettiest people in Europe.

[@irishlongswordboland3114]

These people were from all over the world whyask

[@tommasoromano2606]

irishlongsword boland by Gaa and y3

[@tommasoromano2606]

,521

[@cynthiaharrell2144]

They are indeed!💚💚

[@tastyfoodbyazkitchen4691]

Very Nice

[@davidmcatamney9373]

well done to all

[@shanthiShanthi-so9xm]

Amazing, congratulations to all wonderful dancers 👌👌👌

[@irenes8689]

Super cool

[@walterdeling8536]

Amazing !!!

[@godisgoodjoann]

I applaud your Wonderful Dance!!!!!!!!!!!

[@creasyi1]

powerful is all i can say

[@Pookie4745]

i miss dublin

[@hazelr378]

WONDERFUL

[@jareflores403]

Que belleza !!! 💖

[@flatbedwale]

Great....!!

[@TheAuntieDD]

Amazing what will be yapping in Galway around Arthur's Day and what is happening the first week of October

[@romyhoran9103]

my sister did that I was there is was AMAZING

[@fatihgurel4252]

Perfect

[@KrnCrftn]

i can imagine the vibrations on that bridge!

[@matthewvwuk]

It is a suspension bridge Karen & so will vibrate but it did pass the test well & proof that it was sturdily built.

[@godisgoodjoann]

Love it!!!!! Dance like David Dance....Unto the Lord!!!!!!

[@smd7dockerty374]

Of cause we are 🕺

[@pater429]

those 8 thumbs down are pure evil, i always love to see positive irish things!

[@greenandred123]

Well done, Dublin.

[@JJDBaca]

There sure are some obscure world records out there

[@survivalevvariussteppin]

great music

[@nataliegonzalez7904]

I liked it was awesome

[@bengtkjellberg5638]

Go on Darcy!

[@helenpan2552]

Очень красивые девчонки и танцуют классно!

[@davidward3147]

Yeah Ireland!! Slainte' !

[@MariellenWard]

Honestly, I think this is the point of life.

[@asburystantheeighth2786]

Has to be the silliest world record ever! But who gives a fuck! Glorious fun just for the sake of having glorious fun! Love every second of it!

[@matthewvwuk]

Language Timothy!

[@mydigicraftscrafts8649]

Totaly Ya

[@ithila6712]

...snd there ya have it!

[@jakobkell7212]

where's Michael Flatley ?

[@GirlInTheMirror19]

there i am :D

[@greenandred123]

Brilliant. And not one cork bastard to spoil it. Well done Dublin.

[@MusicIhave]

Now if only we could do this instead of wage war...

[@erichedberg2907]

***** Muslims don't dance. They kill anyone who sings or dances...

[@coachingridersmostaccifd5015]

Riverdance

[@Ace1King1]

War keeps the population in check. There's only so much food in this world.

[@SkullCrusher757]

but then america wouldnt be america we have a reputation to uphold

[@elcastorgrande]

And the all-time award for courage goes to the cockroach that ran across the bridge in the middle of that.

[@stefankortstee]

blonde, blonde, blonde, redhead, blonde, redhead, blonde...

[@Declan_Moriarty]

viking, viking, viking...

[@currykingwurst6393]

That's the most irish thing, I've ever seen.

[@theshacall]

CurryKingWurst Maybe you should take a look inside the Pubs first :)))

[@Majykman]

I THOUGHT that Redhead looked familiar!

[@fabioalbertolopezbarrrera1699]

Great

[@celticblondes]

Celtic Blondes! We have featured in this video - we are the two blondies with sunglasses! Have a look at our dance page for more!

[@zwisslb]

I was going to say...very attractive people.

[@Mike12522]

So THAT'S where all the good looking blondes and redheads live. They sure as hell don't live in my hometown.

[@greenandred123]

thought you already had

[@spartakimosiashvili801]

gorgian dance

[@MyTeacakes]

Where ye in that film white chicks?

[@christelwesterbeck9693]

Großartig kann ich nur sagen Mich juckt's in den Füßen

[@finipops]

Don't be insulting us cork folk or we'll invade dublin. You have been warned! :D

[@TheAuntieDD]

Crap sorry sticky fingers that is what is Happening in Galway and what will be going on In Dublin the first week of October

[@simonmadi1177]

Very rare you see good looking Irish girls, The ones with the glasses.

[@PaulO-wy1cm]

ireland 4tw

[@shm0ke_012]

Kofi radio

[@John27346]

It's a bit like the most people taking a dump at the same time. No skill involved. I'm a cork bastard.

[@selasawy]

Nobody Cares !!