RTE viewers get ‘chills’ as jaw-dropping Riverdance clip re-emerges and fans call Micheal Flatley ‘br...

RTE Viewers have been left with "chills" after the first jaw-dropping Riverdance performance re-emerged on TV.

The famous performance first aired back in 1994 during the interval of the Eurovision contest in Dublin's Point Depot.

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Yesterday, RTE took to social media to share a clip of the renowned dance to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

The broadcaster wrote in their caption: "It’s been 30 years since this incredible performance of #Riverdance.

"On April 30th 1994, an estimated 300 million people around the world tuned in to watch the #EurovisionSongContest - held in Dublin’s Point Depot."

RTE told how the interval performance "blew the audience and viewers at home away".

And also highlighted that it still "remains one of the most memorable moments in Eurovision history."

The national broadcaster also paid tribute to legendary radio broadcaster, Gerry Ryan, who presented the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, as they added: "We also remember the late Gerry Ryan today on the 14th anniversary of his death."

And fans all flocked to the comment section to share their love for the iconic Irish performance.

Lesley wrote: "Still gives me goosebumps. The joy in Michael Flatley's face. Anyone who watched that night will never ever forget that very first performance … It changed Irish Dancing forever. Pure brilliant."

Amanda added: "Even watching it on the telly, we knew we'd seen something incredible that night."

Edel gushed: "Never forget that night watching it! Absolute pride, still makes me cry."

Andy commented: "I remember watching Eurovision when this magical dance came on!!! It was quite electrifying."

And Mary remarked: "Still breathtaking... 30 years on!!! Even though I have seen the clip a million times and Riverdance live, I was still mesmerised watching it again."

Speaking to BBC News recently, the man behind the famous performance, Michael Flatley, told how he was warned not to embarrass the country with his dancing.

GUT INSTINCT

He said: "My goodness that night brings up a lot of memories. It was a unique evening, it was very, very special."

Flately had choreographed the incredible interval with unique inspirations of ballet, flamenco and Fred Astaire.

However, before the Riverdance routine aired in 1994, Irish dancing was only known as a very traditional act.

One rule in traditional Irish dancing was that all dancers should have a rigid upper body and keep their arms straight by their sides.

So, when Flatley burst onto the stage, with his arms in the air, it was something people had never witnessed before.

The now 65-year-old admitted: "I don't think I've ever mentioned it before, but right before I went on stage, they came to me beside the stage and said: 'Please, we're getting calls from all the dance teachers.

"'Please don't wave your arms around, you're going to make us look ridiculous in front of the world, so can we just ask you this time whatever happens, can you keep your arms down?'

He humorously added: "And I said no."

And Flatley's instincts were right, as his performance is now viewed as one of the best in Irish history.

BBC broadcaster, Sir Terry Wogan, who was commentating for the UK on the night, exclaimed: "Good grief. Small hairs rising on the back of every Irishman's neck."