She believed she could, so she did

Leaping into 2021 like... I just got digitalis from my December shoot with the amazing @sloweysnapsphotography and I can’t wait to share them all! Here’s some of my favorite action shots of all time. ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CKKUq8EAfzC/?igshid=vi295ys6lem

I’m still pinching myself, so honored and humbled to be 1st in Ladies 22&over for New England! None of this would be possible without @lenihanagram constantly pushing me to be the best dancer I can be, @novemberprojectbos for giving me a strong fitness base, and my family and husband for being the best support system anyone could ask for. To my fellow senior ladies, it was an honor to compete against such incredible dancers and dear friends. And to anyone who took the time yesterday to watch a round or say a kind word, I am incredibly touched by the love and support in this community. Its the thing that makes me look forward to the Oireachtas every year. ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B5QppSigeS751WBsAR3pY1TwTpX59CiWravOs80/?igshid=1vs3v6najzj8p

No bndm dress reveal? I wouldn’t have it any other way. So grateful to my favorite dressmaker, @maureenduffydesigns for my favorite dress yet! And beyond honored to win the first perpetual cup in memory of Ed Collins. Today was filled with a Lenihan love! 💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/B4aZjGWgRLQcHUGx7L7nO1CYiJape5Gw6QZUw40/?igshid=5p3vjtldj8fy

Hi everyone! My white dress is for sale, asking $1500 o.b.o. Made in April 2018 by Maureen Duffy Designs. Available immediately and will be at the Harvest Time Feis, Lenihan Feis, and New England Oireachtas to try on. Measurements: Dancer waist: 26" Dancer bust: 32" Dancer hips: 36" Dress length front shoulder to hem: 30 1/4" Dress back length shoulder to hem: 30 1/2" Dress back shoulders: 13" Message me for interest or other measurements/photos. https://www.instagram.com/p/B32AlkEAunwVSjvCLf8hqxU-ag1B095Z8-wxn00/?igshid=16dqxouidj7qs

So happy to be back in the dance zone today and to catch up with great friends. #NEAutumnFeis was a great start on the road to #NERO2019! https://www.instagram.com/p/B2udqX4A4djlyf2BCuSRwTWqlajbG-6gY75hiY0/?igshid=ws67e875qva4

This week was fulfilled a lifelong dream, 13th in the world and a first time WMH!!! I have to thank Erin, Meghan and Patty K for putting so much work into my dancing even over Skype, @novemberprojectbos for helping me present the strongest performance I’ve ever given, @mcbda.official for my favorite choreography of all time, and my parents and fabulous husband for years of love and support. It really takes a village! #alltheseniorladies #nobuttsontheground #northcarolina #youknowweraiseup https://www.instagram.com/p/BwjoayRAG9yV5U4iEmgGR0z4jDdDcNdLkAl8Mc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s2rlkdprsc2m

Omg thank you so much!!

A weekend filled with dancing, family, and dear friends is always a good one, but this one took the cake! My last feis weekend before the worlds ended with 1st place in ladies 18+ at the CT Irish Dance Championships Saturday and the Lenihan Feis Sunday, a complete honor in both competitions. I can’t wait to take the stage in 2 weeks with some amazing senior ladies! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv-M_A_gd7dbB8WtWOq5sFOlpvBRR_k4dD5UO00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18prfpijyw54l

How do you sum up the best year? My start of 2018 was filled with unknowns, but I couldn’t be happier with the results. Finished the PhD, married the love of my life, moved to a new city and met tons of new people through November Project Boston, started a postdoc, and managed to come out 30th in the world, 9th in North America, and 1st in New England. Is this real life?!? I’m one lucky lady to be surrounded by the most amazing people who made this year great. Now 2019? Let’s go! https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDf9SaAMRX9c-pHjIaQI0pgzMt05pcnOVq2JY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1npxjsj13fh7l

Words fail me after this weekend, I can’t believe I’m 1st in New England for ladies 22+! I owe it all to the amazing @lenihanagram who bent over backwards to get me into practice this fall and to @feenpup for bringing so much joy to our weekly practices. I’m so lucky to be surrounded by such amazing friends and fierce competitors in senior ladies who do so much in and off the dance floor. And a special congrats to my forever snack buddy @desmondkaraleigh who needed to be peeled off the floor when we were called as the top two! It was an honor to stand next to you, you danced beautifully!! I’m forever thankful that the dance world brought us together. ❤️🍀 #NEO2018 #alltheseniorladies #Greensboro2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYDGhMAGzYHawKMJvls3MiLPcEG6YPeslyTsk0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uw3xggd78y9q

It’s been a lot of adjusting this month, between a new job, new workouts, and Skyping into dance, so today felt amazing to get back into the dancing zone. Shout out to my fellow senior ladies hustling hard after work or school, and special shout out to @feenpup for making my Thursday practices so merry. #NEAutumnFeis #seniorladies #allthesnacks https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFVIQXgD1bfa_FE8IZu7ARjdEa7_Mgd7tI3IA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14annjxpswytf

My heart is so full from this weekend after saying “I do” to the man of my dreams! So grateful to have been surrounded by friends and family for this special day. More photos to come but for now it’s off to Bar Harbor to relax for a few days! #DuffyLovesLacy

Simply honored to be 9th in North America and to still be able to pursue the hobby I love most. Gotta love my Lenihan fam! #NAIDC2018 #alltheseniorladies @lenihanagram