Category Archives: Feis Stories

Bob the Feis Mom

Posted on August 15, 2015 by ZandB

So there’s Bob again, day before the Feis, manly tool grasped firmly in his hand, hanging out with the boys and building stages for the big event. His heart suddenly begins to quiver and he clutches his chest in terror. … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t the Judges Write Anything on My Stickies?

Posted on December 26, 2014 by ZandB

The late afternoon sun cast an ever-deepening shadow across the gymnasium floor below as the din of the Feis gradually subsided for the solitary figure lumbering up the bleacher steps.  Abandoned by her daughter hours before, she was weighed down … Continue reading →

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Feis Camping

Posted on November 11, 2014 by ZandB

It’s Sunday. “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” (Genesis 2:2). Unfortunately, there is no rest for the wicked … Continue reading →

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Feis Registration Boo Boos

Posted on February 21, 2014 by ZandB

You ever wonder why it takes so long for some Feiseanna to post a stage schedule? It’s because of all the last minute changes that have to be accomplished before putting the schedule “to bed” to include; splitting competitions that … Continue reading →

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You Just Know it’s Gonna be a Rough Day at the Feis When….

Posted on January 25, 2013 by ZandB

The competitor next to your daughter in hornpipe is wearing spurs. The Feis registration card asks for blood type and next of kin information. The adjudicator’s Seeing Eye dog does number two on the stage. The U-12 competitor next to … Continue reading →

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