Instructors
Brian Geraghty, TCRG, ADCRG
Brian began his dancing career at the age of three, winning his first All Ireland at the age of seven. Brian toured the world with the Gaelforce Dance and Rhythm of the Dance and gained his TCRG teaching qualification in 2005. He qualified as an adjudicator in 2008 and has adjudicated several major competitions including the All-Ireland’s, British Nationals and regional world qualifiers. Brian is renowned as a leading choreographer in Irish dance and has provided workshops for several dance schools in Australia and America.
Coleen Mulhern Malloy, TCRG, ADCRG, BG
Coleen took Irish step dancing lessons with Chicago legend, Pat Roche, danced with great success under the tutelage of Dennis and Margie Dennehy, and danced with Michael Flatley when he opened his school in Chicago after winning the World Championships. Coleen won the Mid-American Oireachtas consistently with the exception of one year. She is a North American National Champion and World medal holder.
Eileen Mulhern O’Kane, TCRG, ADCRG
Eileen also studied with Pat Roche, Dennis and Margie Dennehy, and Michael Flatley. Eileen was the undefeated Mid-American Oireachtas Champion for 11 years in a row. She was the 2 time North American National Champion and placed at World’s every year she competed.
Samantha “Sam” Swanson Martin, TCRG
Sam joined OMG in 2016 to study under Coleen and Eileen for her TCRG certification. She grew up in Minnesota, and danced competitively for 8 years before she joined the University of Notre Dame Irish Dance team in her 4 years as an undergraduate—serving as an Officer for the team her Junior and Senior years. Sam passed her TCRG exam in 2020 and primarily teaches at the Minnesota location.