The McMahon School was established in 2001 by Champion Irish Dancer, Moira McMahon. In 2005, the school started competing in local Feiseanna, Regional & National Competitions; and has brought home numerous awards in solo and team dancing for all levels of Irish dance.

Moira McMahon TCRG, ADCRG,- A product of the world famous Butler Academy of Irish Dance. Moira danced competitively and for exhibition since the age of four. Once the premier dancer of Rochester; she consistently placed in the top ten across North America since the age of ten and also qualified five consecutive years for the World Championships. In 1994, she represented North America in Ireland for the World Competition in solo dancing. In 2004, Moira became a Certified Irish dance instructor by An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha in Dublin, Ireland. Moira is registered with An Coimisiun; the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America; and the Irish Dance Teachers Association -  Mid Atlantic Region.