The Coyle School's roots can be traced back to 1971 in Philadelphia when Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coyle enrolled their daughters, Grace Ann and Eileen in Irish dance classes taught by Mr. Peter Dougherty originally of Co. Derry, Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Coyle also hail from Ireland - "Eddie" from Carrigart, Co. Donegal, and "Peg" from Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.

Their wish was to allow their daughters to experience and appreciate their Irish heritage. After Mr. Dougherty's resignation, two of his students, Ms. Bridie Logue Norquist and Mr. Michael Barlow took over teaching his classes.he Coyle School's roots can be traced back to 1971 in Philadelphia his classes.

Three years later, the youngest Coyle sister, Colleen, began Irish dance lessons at age four. For the next several years the three sisters took part in numerous competitions throughout the Eastern U.S. and performed at many public and private events. In 1981 Grace Ann Coyle the "oldest" student was asked to lead the school. It was then that the school was officially "adopted" by the Coyle Family.

Today the school is proud to have classes in seven locations taught by five certified teachers, three being certified adjudicators. Mr. and Mrs. Coyle could never have guessed in 1971 that their daughters would become so instrumental in spreading Irish culture through its dance.
Three years later, the youngest Coyle sister, Colleen, began Irish dance lessons at age four. For the next several years the three sisters took part in numerous competitions throughout the Eastern U.S. and performed at many public and private events. In 1981 Grace Ann Coyle the "oldest" student was asked to lead the school. It was then that the school was officially "adopted" by the Coyle Family.

Today the school is proud to have classes in seven locations taught by five certified teachers, three being certified adjudicators. Mr. and Mrs. Coyle could never have guessed in 1971 that their daughters would become so instrumental in spreading Irish culture through its dance.