Controversy Erupts as Male Dancer Wins Girls' Irish Dance Competition

Parents express outrage as male dancer, previously ranked 11th in boys' category, qualifies for World Championships in girls' category.

A male Irish dancer who previously competed in the boys' category and ranked 11th in the world has now won a girls' competition, causing controversy.
The dancer will now compete as a girl in the World Irish Dancing Championships.
Parents of female competitors have expressed outrage, arguing that the male dancer has a physical advantage.
Two petitions have been launched concerning the inclusion of transgender individuals in Irish dancing competitions, one for and one against.
Southern Regional Director PJ McCafferty has defended the decision, stating that transgender Irish dancers should be allowed to compete under their 'gender identity'.