The McCormack Fay Academy has been established in Dublin, Ireland for over 40 yrs. The TCRGs (Certified Irish Dance Teacher) / ADCRGs (Certified Adjudicator) of the Dublin Academy are Grainne McCormack and Fergal Fay. The McCormack Fay Academy is a new school to the Chicago area under instruction of Dearbhla Fay (TCRG) — daughter to Grainne and Martin Fay of The Chieftains.

Dearbhla has taken first place 13 times in the All-Ireland and International Championships. She then furthered her dance career by dancing in Riverdance for 7 years. Dearbhla has taught all over Ireland, England, and currently teaches in the US as a certified teacher with An Coimisiun.