Lord of the Dance and Irish America's Irish-American of the year for 2003 Michael Flatley was awarded with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor at a gala ceremony on May 15, 2004 at Ellis Island. Chairman of the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) Denis Fugazy said, "The Ellis Island Medal of Honor Awards allow us an opportunity to honor the best in America -- those … [Read more...] about Flatley Receives Medal of Honor
Michael Flatley
Lord’s Castle Problem
Lord of the Dance King Michael Flatley has shut down all renovation work on Castlehyde, his multi-million dollar castle in Co. Cork because he's fed up with combating Cork County Council. Flatley bought the 19th century castle on the banks of the River Blackwater for four million euros five years ago, but his renovations have been dogged by controversy and extremely strict … [Read more...] about Lord’s Castle Problem
Flatley Cleared of Charges
Rape charges against Michael Flatley filed last March by Tanya Marie Robertson have been dropped. A judge in Chicago advised Robertson's lawyer to drop the case or see it be thrown out of court. Flatley never denied having sexual relations with Robertson but claimed the act was consensual. The two met at a boxing match in October 2002, and some weeks later spent a day together … [Read more...] about Flatley Cleared of Charges
Irish American of the Year: Michael Flatley
For what he has done for the world of Irish dance, Irish America is proud to honor Michael Flatley as our Irish American of the Year. Flatley talked to Debbie McGoldrick about his extraordinary journey and what's next on the cards. It's hard to remember the days when Irish stepdancing wasn't in vogue, when it wasn't scintillating and sublime and sexy, when it wasn't a global … [Read more...] about Irish American of the Year: Michael Flatley
Michael’s Castle Woes
Hoofer extraordinaire Michael Flatley has signed a seven-year contract in Las Vegas that will net him $250 million. Michael just opened his Lord of the Dance stage show at the Venetian Hotel there. Meanwhile Flatley has had to put his wedding plans on hold. He had hoped to wed fiancée Lisa Murphy at a lavish bash next year at his customized castle in Co. Cork. However, the … [Read more...] about Michael’s Castle Woes