Definition: Protists are organisms in the kingdom Protista. These organisms are eukaryotes, meaning they are made up of single or multiple cells which all contain a nucleus enclosed by a membrane. The protists are a diverse group of eukaryotes that cannot be classified as animals, plants, or fungi.
Glasgow has won right to host the World Irish Dancing Championships in 2018. The city saw off competition from Belfast, Dublin and Killarney, to secure the event, which will be held in March at the Royal Concert Hall.
Irish Dance History / The History of Irish Dance. There are many references to group or social dances performed in Ireland throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. However, most accounts were written by visiting English historians who were concerned with the social and economic conditions of the country rather than the dancing itself. They inform us that group or 'country' dances were performed by the Irish at social gatherings including weddings, fairs and holidays.