Michael Flatley

His father is from Sligo, Ireland. His mother is from Carlow, Ireland. He was raised in Chicago where his parents immigrated 4 years before his birth in 1958

Held the Golden Gloves Championship in the feather weight division in 1977

Was awarded the title of 1997s "Dubious Man of the Year" by Esquire Magazine (USA).

Admitted to a Brisbane, Australia hospital collapsing backstage during a show. He was released two days later after being treated for an acute respiratory infection. [11/27/1998]

Donated his 1998 Rolls Royce to the "People in Need" charity. By the time the car was auctioned off during the 2003 phone-in bidding drive in Ireland, more than $100K had been raised. Flatley's license plate read: C 1 MRF (his initials)

Engaged to Lisa Murphy [July 2002]

He and Niamh became parents to their first child, a son, Michael St. James Flatley, on Thursday 26th April 2007.