Marty Morrissey and his partner Ksenia Pic: RTE

Beloved Clare legend Marty Morrissey dazzled the judges with his moves in the first episode of the new series of Dancing with the Stars last night.

Marty, who was favourite to win before the competition even started, was last to step out on stage with his professional dance partner Ksenia.

He wowed the crowd and the three judges with his quickstep to Joe Dolan’s ‘Good Looking Woman’ and looked like he loved every second of it.

Marty scored a respectable 12 points from the judges and they were positive about his performance, but Brian Redmond did question whether his invitation to the Marty party had been lost in the post.

Lorraine Barry said Marty had a lot of sparkle and guest judge Darren said his rhythm and timing was good.

With the boys showing off their well honed steps last night, it will be girls turn next week, followed by the first elimination in week three.

Marty will still get to show off his new dancing shoes next week though, as the boys will be taking part in showcase pieces.

Check out last night’s show here  and tune in to RTE One at 6.30pm on Sunday for week two of the competition.

Related News

Four Courts, Dublin
High Court dismisses €1.6bn data centre opponents' leave to appeal application against the court clearing all legal hurdles for project
aerialcourtslarge
Planning permission granted to refurbish Killaloe-Ballina Tennis Club
central b&b kilrush 1
42 new houses have been approved to be built in Kilrush by Clare County Council
Photograph by Eamon Ward
Clare Businesswomen Connect and Inspire at LEO Event
Latest News
Photograph by Eamon Ward
Clare Businesswomen Connect and Inspire at LEO Event
tom o'callaghan 02-03-26 1
Councillors give their support to joining a group to implement Local Economic and Community Plan 2024-2030
Clare-County-Council-Chamber-2-PF
The Draft Local Enterprise Plan 2026-2028 receives overwhelmingly support
Marie Keating Foundation Show Garden at Bloom 2026 71
Clare man marks 10 years since Stage 4 Lung Cancer diagnosis at Marie Keating Foundation Bloom Garden
LEO-Clare-Logo-(2018)
Clare Local Enterprise Office is planning the creation of 105 jobs in the county before the end of 2026
Premium
Clare Co Council legal spend on re-possessions more than doubles in 2025 to €52,530
Éire Óg & Corofin relegated from Clare Cup as Clooney/Quin claim last quarter-final place
One of Carrigaholt Post Office robbery accused secures bail
Avenue Utd annihilate Sporting Ennistymon to qualify for Clare Cup final
Restrictions on Main Street but extra parking planned in Miltown Malbay for Willie Clancy week

Annual Subscription!

The Clare Echo annual subscription for just €69.99 a year. 

Prefer to pay monthly? Click the monthly option and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. 

Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.