Wexford – Sarah-Mai Fitzpatrick

I’m Sarah-Mai Fitzpatrick, 25 years old, with one sibling Patrick Fitzpatrick and currently living in Dublin. I have two wonderful dogs Muffins and Maisy who are very much a part of the family. I am a full time professional Irish dancer since the age of 19 and a teacher at my mother’s school, Mahon School of Irish Dance, which was established 36 years ago and ran in Kilanerin, Co Wexford. I competed for 20 years and achieved numerous titles internationally and regionally, such as European, All Ireland, and South Eastern Championships. I have travelled the world since with many Dance shows such as Ragús, Rhythm of the Dance and Celtic Legends. When at home I work in Ireland with companies such as Johnnie Foxes Pub, Damhsa (Belvedere Hotel and corporate events) and with 360 Entertainment as part of Slide Step. Highlights of my career include working alongside Dolly Parton in her theme park Dollywood, Tennessee, dancing in Russia’s Kremlin Palace and Olympic Stadium, performing with the best in Irish talent (with Seo Linn) as part of RTÉ’s Televised Centenary celebration in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, dancing with Riverdance in Wexford Opera House and also working with them for the TG4 CLG Centenary Laochra performance in Croke Park. Recently I have been studying Sports Massage Therapy, another passion of mine, as well as being a fluent Irish Speaker. The Rose of Tralee has always been a family affair with my father Patrick Fitzpatrick playing at the festival every year with Band of an Garda Síochána. I am so excited to be joining my fellow Roses in Tralee and representing the wonderful county that is Wexford.