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Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a farmhouse in the remote parish of Teampall an Ghleanntain in the west of Ireland, when the neighbors gather around the fire to grace the long wintry night with the laughter of their stories, the joy of their music, and dances they always said they were much too old for.
This year, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas features Marcus Donnelly from Co. Galway, one of the most exhilarating, truly creative Irish dancers performing today. Internationally acclaimed master of the steel-string guitar William Coulter joins in, along with vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Marianne Knight from Co. Mayo (and world-champion level Irish dancer), and Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, whistles and flute (also a world-champion level Irish dancer).
Booking Information
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“In the tradition of the great Irish storytellers...
Tomáseen Foley is a master of the Irish narrative and a keeper of the flame for a priceless piece of Irish culture.”
Tom Horan, Rego Irish Records
“Foley . . . is doing what his ancestors have done for years long before "The Nutcracker" or "It's a Wonderful Life." He is carrying on an ancient tradition.. . for the audiences that pack theaters across the United States every winter to see it.”
Mail Tribune, Medford OR
“. . . it's such a joy to experience “Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas,” a unique blend of master story-telling, traditional music and dance that captures the heart and soul of Ireland in an evening of nostalgic holiday memories as only the Irish can share.”
Times-Standard, Eureka CA
"Like a pint of Guinness, Tomaseen Foley’s
A Celtic Christmas is going down rich
and smooth with . . . another packed
house . . . at the Keith-Albee Performing Art Center. ”
The Herald-Disbatch, Huntingdon WV
2000 seats sold out!”
Weider Center for the Performing Arts, Green Bay, WI.
“We had to move the performance to a venue
with twice as many seats . . . the mix of
stories, music and dance was perfect.”
Rockport Opera House, ME.
“Move over, Garrison Keillor. As a presenter
of the performing arts who’s always looking
for a sure bet, I assure Tomáseen delivers.
He deserves a world stage.”
Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater, Medford, OR.
" Bringing traditions from holidays past in
Ireland, Tomáseen Foley and his troupe
charmed a sold-out house at the Lied Center
for the Performing Arts.”
Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln NE
“The most popular performance this year.”
Mellon Art Center, Wallingford, CT
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