2025 PROGRAM

The Christmas Rambling House ‐ the traditional meeting place for the neighbors; a place where almost anything can happen, and much of what follows surely will. We’re delighted you’re joining us!

Tomáseen Foley - Director/Fear an Tí (Man of the House)/Writer/Storyteller
Alan Murray - Guitar
Brian Bigley - Uilleann Pipes/Whistle/Flute/Champion Irish Dancer
Eimear Arkins - Vocalist/Irish Fiddle/Champion Irish Dancer
Dan McCormick- Champion Irish Dancer
Elise Miklos - Champion Irish Dancer

For more info on our performers, CLICK HERE.

ACT I: 55 minutes

In the West of Ireland
Tomáseen Foley - Storyteller

New Mown Meadow
Rambling House Band and Dancers

The Kerry Carol
Eimear Arkins & Rambling House Band

Abbey Reel/Frankie Kennedy’s/Red Haired Lass
Rambling House Band and Dancers

In The Bleak Midwinter written by Christina Rosetti/Gustav Holtz
Eimear Arkins & Rambling House Band
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King of the Fairies, traditional
Elise Miklos and Brian Bigley

The Wake
Tomáseen Foley

Cregg's Pipes, traditional
​Rambling House Band & Dancers


ACT II: 50 minutes

The Kerry Reel/The Tulla Reel, traditional
Rambling House Band & Dancers

Traditional Irish Toast
Tomáseen Foley

Deadly Dance Duel
Rambling House Band and Dancers

The Wren in the Furze, traditional
Eimear Arkins and Rambling House Band

Slip Jig, traditional
Bella Rogers and Band

Wexford Carol, traditional
Brian Bigley
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Arrival of the Queen of Sheba / Reel Around the Sun composed by Bill Whelan
Rambling House Band

The Wedding and The Heart of Christmas, music composed by William Coulter
Tomáseen Foley and Rambling House Band

Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night), traditional
Eimear Arkins, Rambling House Band and all the Neighbors

CRÍOCH (END)
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