Product Details

• Actors: Phil Coulter, Frank McCourt, Maura O'Connell
• Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
• DVD Release Date: August 12, 2003
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000AGQ76
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,164 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Within the walls of historic Slane Castle, a selection of Ireland's leading performing talent come together for a unique gathering. Over dinner, Phil Coulter and his guests regale one another with stories and anecdotes, music and songs as they revel in each other's company.

Track Listing:
1. The Holly She Bears A Berry
2. An Irish Blessing
3. The Parting Glass
4. Away in a Manger
5. The Dromcolliher Set
6. Flower of Maherally
7. Oh Holy Night
8. Adeste Fideles (Come All Ye Faithful)
9. Oiche Ciuin (Silent Night)
10. My Irish Molly-O
11. Codail a Linbh (Sleep O Child)
12. Báidín Fheidhlimidh (Felim's Little Boat)
13. Be Thou My Vision
14. Remember Me
15. The Pig's Head
16. Danny Boy
17. The Man From God Knows Where
18. Steal Away

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this DVD, May 18, 2005

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Dance Again "reelyjiggy" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Irish Holiday (DVD)

I really enjoyed watching this DVD, you feel like you are sitting around the table with the guests, listening to their stories, laughing and singing along with them. It has a real cosy feel and even though I am in Australia and there is no snow falling, it still has that wonderful Christmas feel.
I bought a copy for myself and a copy for my daughter to give to our Irish dancing teacher as a Christmas gift, she loved it as it is something she can keep forever and share with her own family, plus it made a nice change from more chocolates!

From the DVD case-Filmed at Slane Castle and over a beautiful Christmas dinner, listen to Frank McCourt read from Angela's Ashes and Jean Butler recalling her introduction to Irish dance. Watch ANOM as they perform a holiday dance routine. Enjoy The Celtic Tenors, Moya Brennan (Clannad) Maura O'Connell and Brian Kennedy singing seasonal Irish songs.
Let yourself be swept away by the spirit and charming allure of this Irish Christmas gathering.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like a warm blanket, June 22, 2004

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john27 (Oswego, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Irish Holiday (DVD)

This DVD has something for everyone.

For those who are proclaimed affecionados of Irish culture, this gem is a treat. It provides a conglameration of some of the most influential literary figures (i.e. Frank McCourt of "Angela's Ashes") and musicians (Phil Coulter and Máire Brennan from Clannad). The participants alone make it worth having in your library.

For those who just want something for the holiday season, one would not go wrong with this presentation. The presentation volleys between some of the most traditional and regional (Irish) holiday songs and relaying scenes from a dinner where the guests relay some of their favorite Christmas memories.

Try this edition with a glass of port or an Irish coffee as the snow falls outside. I would wager you have something that will fast-become a Christmas holiday viewing tradition.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Holiday Classic, October 8, 2011

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Tourlestrane - See all my reviews

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This review is from: An Irish Holiday (DVD)

I purchased this DVD because Frank McCourt was one of the featured artists. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire presentation of all of the artists. It was quite enjoyable to watch them discuss their memories over dinner and listen to the songs. I bought another copy of this DVD and sent it to my sister in Florida. She cried when it was over. The DVD just touched her so. Be sure to enjoy Phil Coulter singing 'Steal Away' at the end of the program. This will become an annual MUST SEE Christmas viewing...with some tea, Irish coffee, or glass of wine.