The hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song and dance. The show, produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada is an engaging performance rich in humour and boundless energy. The 2024 tour featured the return of vocalist Caitríona Sherlock. Moreover, she is a stunning example of the very best of new Irish female vocal talent.
This family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes on fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes and harp. Furthermore, there will be thrilling Irish old-style dancing from Samantha Harvey. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas. The finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season.
The holiday show was first conceived in 2005, making this the nineteenth annual tour. Past tours have featured such stellar guest vocalists as Niamh Farrell, Séamus & Méabh Begley and Teresa Horgan. Also, Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon & Eilis Kennedy), Karan Casey, Cara Dillon, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Cathie Ryan and Michael Londra. Mac Diarmada enthuses about the program as a way to bring traditional and often unknown Irish customs to the United States. “One of the most heartfelt themes of Irish Christmas is emigration,” says Mac Diarmada. “Music was a way that people stayed close to home.”
A sparkling tradition among holiday events, Irish Christmas in America is a special show to see this season.
Caitríona Sherlock, vocals Oisín Mac Diarmada, producer / fiddle Gráinne Hambly, Irish harp /concertina Samantha Harvey, dance / piano Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl, flute / uilleann pipes Patrick Doocey, guitar
Recommended for fans of Téada, Altan, The Dubliners and Caladh Nua.
