Pembrokeshire goes 40 shades of green on Saturday, March 14, with its own St. Patrick's Party to mark the national day of the Irish patron saint.

And if you've ever fancied getting up to dance a Riverdance-style jig, then this could be your moment.

For the event, in Saundersfoot's Regency Hall, is being organised by the Hynes School of Irish Dancing, who are inviting everyone to join them in a step or two to the music of a live ceilidh band after they present their own spectacular show.

The dancers will take to the stage at the start of the evening to launch Celtic Tempo, a stunning mix of modern and traditional Irish dancing.

Prepare to be dazzled by the intricate footwork and the colourful costumes... and take note of those steps, as they may come in useful later on!

For once the show is over, one of South Wales' top ceilidh bands, Rough Edge, will be calling the tune for a lively night of music and dancing.

The Swansea-based band, in various line-ups, boasts a track record spanning more than a quarter of a century, and has appeared at a number of the area's big events, with appearances at Swansea's Grand Theatre and Pontardawe International Music Festival.

During the 1990s, they were also regular visitors to grassroots festivals in north Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.

Their repertoire is mostly Irish traditional music, with strong Welsh and Breton influences.

Caller John Jeater is the man who gets people moving on the dance floor. He is also one of the area's finest folk mandolin players with a rock-driven style that has graced a number of outfits, including Rattling Bog in West Wales.

Backing him up on melody are fiddler Sian Musgrave and flute player Fiona Buckle. Keyboard player Rob Bryant brings a distinctly jazz feel to the arrangements, along with percussionist Jean Hebden.

Their return to Pembrokeshire will see them link up with two former members of the band now based in the county. Piper and reedman Eifion Jenkins and wife Joy have two children in the Irish dance show and will be guesting with Rough Edge.

The night looks set to be a particularly busy one for 18-year-old Siobhan O'Sullivan, who runs the dancing school. Not only is she taking one of the lead roles in the show, which she has devised, but will also be picking up her fiddle and entertaining with guitarist Harry Thomas.

As Strung Up, the traditional music duo won through to the final of last year's National Festival of Music for Youth.

Doors open at 7 pm for the evening, with the dancing show starting at 7.30 pm and the fun continuing until midnight. A bar and food will be available.

Tickets - adults £5, children under 14 £3 - are available from Saundersfoot Sports and Social Club (01834 813862), Julie O'Sullivan (01646 600313) or Saundersfoot Post Office.