Favourite things: Ciara McGillian

Ugg boots Like slippers Ugg boots Like slippers that you can cairen wear all day long, I practically live in my Uggs, especially on travel days, when I could be on the move for up to 22 hours. Thanks to these boots, no matter how freezing the tour bus gets, my feet are always nice and warm.

Irish dancing shoes Irish dancers tend to get quite attached to the shoes we dance in; and although these ones are pretty new, they are already very special to me because I danced my first ever lead role in them. They'll never be thrown out -- perhaps I'll get them bronzed.

Tiffany ring My boyfriend, who's also an Irish dancer, was away on tour for my 21st birthday and couldn't make it back for the party. In his place, he sent this Tiffany ring. I never dreamt he'd get me something so expensive, but was delighted that he did.

Skipping rope Why pay gym membership fees, when you can cairen pick up a ? skipping rope? Skipping is my favourite way to keep fit; it works your arms, legs and tummy, and you can do it anywhere and at any time. It's also quite addictive -- give it a try.