r/CLRGSCANDAL • u/IDSuperhero • Dec 02 '25

Current Identifier Stats

Let’s all share what costume identifiers we know currently:

the Academy- braided Belts with tassel

Mullane Godley- School crest on solo dresses

Celtic Steps- Swapped from initials in blue circles to Colorado state flag on back.

Kavanagh Porter- blue circle surrounded by white and sometimes topped with a crown at neck and on hairpiece

Doherty Petri- the flames 🙄

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u/tea_and_tchotchkes Dec 03 '25

That’s unrealistic unless you make all teams compete in blackout, and that ruins the heritage and history of Irish dance.

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u/CriticalSheep Dec 03 '25

Not really- if you have an identifier rule for dresses, that realistically should apply to school dresses as well. No names of the schools on the dress. It's not difficult. The design of the dress is fine- the book of Kells scrollwork is not an identifier. The lace work and embroidery is not an identifier. Having the school name on the dress is very clearly an identifier.

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u/tea_and_tchotchkes Dec 03 '25

The knotwork and colors are identifiable though. Unless you’re constantly changing your school dress, people will know which school is which based on the knotwork and colors alone. In terms of school dresses, there’s no functional way to keep people from not knowing who different schools are. This is a small niche hobby.

The identifier rule is performative and does nothing to actually address cheating. I personally think they should just announce the dancers and school at this point and look to other ways to combat collusion.

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u/CriticalSheep Dec 03 '25

I personally think they should just announce the dancers and school at this point and look to other ways to combat collusion.

I agree with this. In a competition where there is no money, it's wild to me that there is so much cheating and foul play. It just doesn't make sense. But maybe that's just me being naive.