A Feis (fʲɛʃ) or Fèis (faɪʃ) is a traditional Gaelic arts and culture festival. The plural forms are feiseanna (lang) and fèisean (lang). The term `feis` is commonly used referring to Irish dance competitions. ==History== In Ancient Ireland communities placed great importance on local festivals, where Gaels could come together in song, da..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feis
(Irish dance competitions) a festival that includes figure (group) and solo step dancing, crafts, instrumental, vocal and Gaelic language competitions. The plural is feisianna. A competition with only dancing is called a feile. Found on http://www.centralhome.com/dance-dictionary.htm