Picturing World Irish Dancing Championships and its awesomeness. This event took place in Glasgow this week, with more than 14,500 dancers. We love to bring you this article in order to keep you abreast of what happened, so try not to miss this article.

From competitors who gather backstage as they prepare to take part to the final round, comprising recalled dancers who made it through the first two, all these photos will give you thrills.

Check them out for more information and start to see our world through photos!

Competitors gather backstage as they prepare to take part

The competition began in 1970 and traditionally takes place across Holy Week

It is run by An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha, the largest governing body for competitive Irish step dancing in the world

Solo dancers must qualify for the competition

Adjudicators watch dancers on day three of the championships

Each solo championship consists of three rounds …

… the first round, danced in hard shoes, is either a double jig or hornpipe …

… the second round, danced in soft shoes, consists of either slip jig or reel …

… and final round, comprising recalled dancers who made it through the first two, is a set dance round, performed in hard shoes