Folk Play Links - Ireland / ¨¦ire

Compiled by Chris Little



Groups listed may be folk club, morris dance or amateur drama groups, as well as traditional performers. Publications listed may be cited, extracted or summarised publications, as well as full text.


Antrim

001 * Anonymous Ballads [by William Pinkerton, in Notes and Queries:, Ser.3 Vol.09 No.216, 17th Feb. 1866, p.143 - chapbook fragment]
002 * Antrim Idylls and other Poems [by W.Clarke Robinson, 1907, p.63 - 'Glenarm, Antrim Coast' - "And Christmas rhymers then will play, Saint George or Robin Hood," - Literary Work]
003 * BBC Archives [extract with audio of Ballyboley, Ballycor christmas rhymers, 193?]
004 * Christmas Rhymers and Mummers [citation of E.R.R. Green, in Ulster Journal of Archaeology, Ser.3 Vol.9, 1946, pp.3-21 - Mullaghcarton, Magheragall text]
005 * Christmas Rhymers and Mummers [index to Colm O Lochlainn, in Irish Book Lover, Vol.XVI Nos.4-6, Jul.-Dec. 1928, p.126 - New Christmas Rhyme Book chapbook - Archived]
006 * Folk-Lore from Ottawa and Vicinity [by F.Eileen Bleakney, in Journal of American Folk-lore, Vol.31 No.119, Jan.-Mar. 1918, pp.168-169 - Belfast [!] fragment]
007 * Mummers [index to Colm O Lochlainn, in The Irish Book Lover, Vol.XXXII No.5, Jul. 1956, pp.103-104 - New Christmas Rhyme Book chapbook - Archived]
008 * Mummers [by A. R. [Askew Roberts], in Notes and Queries, 11th Ser. Vol.V No.119, 6th Apr. 1912, p.276 - in England and Scotland too]
009 * Mummers [by P.A. McElwaine, in Notes and Queries, 11th Ser. Vol.V No.111, 10th Feb. 1912, p.110 - "Mummers" or "Christmas Rimers" at Carrickfergus]
010 * Mummers in Ireland [index to Bob & Jacqueline Patten, in FLS News, No.47, Nov. 2005, pp.3-4 - extract from Surgeon's Journey, by J.Johnston Abraham, 1957, pp.33-35]
011 * Room, Room for the Christmas Rhymers [by Nemo [pseud], in Larne Times, 23rd Dec. 2003]
012 * The Book of Christmas; [US edition - without illustrations] [by Thomas K. Hervey, 1845, pp.156-157 - possesses Christmas Rhyme chapbook]
013 * The Christmas Rhime' [citation of Alan Gailey, in Ulster Folklife, Vol.21, 1975 - Belfast, Smyth & Lyons chapbook, text]
014 * The Christmas Rhymers in the North of Ireland [by W.H. Patterson, in Notes and Queries, 4th Ser. Vol.X No.260, 21st Dec. 1872, pp.487-488 - Belfast Christmas Rhymers text]
015 * The Granges of Ireland: A History of the Family [by R.T. Grange, 1966 - Christmas Rhymers at Ballyboley, Ballycor 193?]
016 * The History and Antiquities of the County of the Town of Carrickfergus [New Edition] [by Samuel McSkimin, with notes and appendix by E.J. M'Crum [his great-granddaughter], 1909, pp.355-356 - "Christmas rhymes"]
017 * The Irish Christmas Book [extract from ed. John Killen, 1985 - chapbook woodcuts]
018 * The Rhymers of South-East Antrim [citation of Alan Gailey, in Ulster Folklife, Vol.13, 1967, pp.18-28 - ? texts]
019 * Traditional Notes [by Dick Glasgow, in Ballymoney & Moyle Times, 30 Sep. 2004 - Killyramer [or Killyrammer], Ballymoney fragment]

Armagh

020 * Armagh Rhymers [Professional group of mummers.]
021 * Armagh Rhymers [CD for sale:]
022 * BBC Northern Ireland - SRL, ? [Video of Armagh Rhymers]
023 * Corcrain and the Flemings : Looking Back, by Sally Woods [internet only] [Corcrain, Drumcree fragment]
024 * Dara Vallely [member of Armagh Rhymers]
025 * Folk Drama in the Craigavon Area [by Alan Gailey, in Journal of the Craigavon Historical Society, Vol.3 No.2, Feb. 1976, pp.29-31 - (Lawrencetown &) Knocknamuckly, Seagoe texts]
026 * Growing up in Drumbally, by Patrick Devlin [internet only] [Drumbally, Creggan text]
027 * Harvest Home [extract from T.G.F. Paterson, 1975, pp.215-230 - index to Armagh Miscellanea / Armachiana, Vol.12 'Folk Life', pp.205-216 'Christmas Rhymers']
028 * Mummers at Large [in Newry Democrat, 4th Dec. 2001 - about recording Camloch / Camlough Mummers. Includes photo.]
029 * Mummers' Cast [by John McCullagh, in Newry Journal, 09th Dec. 2004 - paraphrasing The Christmas Rhymers, by T.G.F. Paterson, in County Louth Archaeological and Historical Journal, Vol.XI No.1, 1945, pp.43-51]
030 * Mummers Rhymes [by John McCullagh, in Newry Journal, 22nd Dec. 2004 - ? text Part I]
031 * Mummers Story [by John McCullagh, in Newry Journal, 23rd Dec. 2004 - at Sheetrim, Creggan & ? text Part II]
032 * Mummers, Sheetrim, 1930s [by John McCullagh, in Newry Journal, 21st Dec. 2004 - Sheetrim, Creggan fragment]
033 * Richmond Centre, Derry [Photo of Armagh Rhymers]
034 * The Christmas Rhymers [index to T.G.F. Paterson, in County Louth Archaeological and Historical Journal, Vol.XI No.1, 1945, pp.43-51 - Drumcree & Ballymore texts]
035 * The Christmas Rhymers [citation of Minnie Savage, in Before I Forget..., No.9, 2003 - Tannyoky, Ballymore text]

Cavan

036 * The Holiday Customs of Ireland [by James Mooney, in Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol.XXVI No.130, Jul.-Dec. 1889, pp.420-421 - fragment incorporated]

Donegal

037 * Christmas in Copany, by Thomas Scott, 1906 [internet only] [Copany, Drumhome fragment]
038 * Christmas Rhymers and Mummers [citation of E.R.R. Green, in Ulster Journal of Archaeology, Ser.3 Vol.9, 1946, pp.3-21 - Dromore, Donaghmore text]
039 * Dromore National School [text from the Irish Folk Commission - Schools' Manuscript Collection]
040 * Martin Collins - Mummers Plays Collection [Script of Sheephaven Mummers - text collected by Desmond Stewart from Horn Head area, Creeslough & Dunfanaghy]
041 * Muff Christmas Festival [Photos of Fahan Rhymers, 2007]
042 * Mummers say thanks to Inishowen [in InishowenNews.com, 31st Jan. 2008 - about Sheephaven Mummers]
043 * Mumming - A Christmas Tradition [by Ivan Knox, in parish magazine?, Jan. 2000 - Stranorlar text]
044 * Old Tradition in fundraising drive [in County Donegal on the Net News, Vol.3 No.6, Dec. 2001 - about Glengad Rhymers]
045 * RT¨¦ - Morning Ireland [by Colman O'Sullivan, 24th Dec. 2008 - Audio of Fahan Rhymers]
046 * Street and House to House Collections Bill, 1962¡ªSecond Stage [in Seanad ¨¦ireann, Vol.55, 11th Apr. 1962 - Debate on the Republic of Ireland bill, potentially affecting Mummers in Donegal, and Wren Boys. Support for a ban from Mr. McGlinchey with the response of Mr. Haughey.]

Down

047 * Bodley's Visit to Lecale, County of Down, A.D. 1602-3 [in Ulster Journal of Archaeology, Vol.2, 1854, pp.92-93]
048 * Christmas Rhymers in the Donaghadee Area [citation of M. McCaughan, in Ulster Folklife, Vol.14, pp.66-70 - text]
049 * Christmas Rimers in Ulster [by Editor of The Irish Book Lover [Colm O Lochlainn], in Notes and Queries, 11th Ser. Vol.VII No.166, 1st Mar. 1913, p.173 - at unlocated; possesses J. Nicholson New Christmas Rhyme Book chapbook; citation of Little Devil Doubt, by Oliver Onions - Literary Work; citation of Sayings, Proverbs, and Humour of Ulster, by Prof Byers, 1904, pp.28-31 - ]
050 * Christmas Rimers in Ulster [by R.S. Lepper, in Notes and Queries, 11th Ser. Vol.VII No.162, 1st Feb. 1913, pp.81-83 - Carnalea, Bangor text]
051 * Folk Drama in the Craigavon Area [by Alan Gailey, in Journal of the Craigavon Historical Society, Vol.3 No.2, Feb. 1976, pp.29-31 - Lawrencetown (& Knocknamuckly, Seagoe) texts]
052 * Illustrations of Irish History and Topography, Mainly of the Seven-Teenth Century [extract from C. Litton Falkiner, 1904, pp.342-343 - extract from Bodley's Visit to Lecale, County of Down, A.D. 1602-3, in Ulster Journal of Archaeology, Vol.2, 1854, pp.92-93]
053 * The Christmas Rhymers in Downpatrick [citation of Eric Malone, in Lecale Miscellany No.10, 1992, p.49 - fragment]
054 * The Old Irish World [by Alice Stopford Green, 1912, pp.145-146, 166 - 'A Castle at Ardglass' - Mummers or Rhymers (non-play) at ? Castle, Downpatrick - extract from Bodley's Visit to Lecale, County of Down, A.D. 1602-3, in Ulster Journal of Archaeology, Vol.2, 1854, pp.92-93]

Dublin

055 * Christmas Festivals [by Pan [Dr Peter Austin Nuttall], in Gentleman's Magazine; & Historical Chronicle, Vol.XCIV Pt.2:Sup (New Ser. Vol.17), Jul.-Dec. 1824, pp.589-590 - extract from Freeman's Journal, 30th Dec. 1824 - "mummers" at Williamstown from Raheny]
056 * Margaret Thorpe No.2 [CD for sale: Audio about [Sword Mummers?]]
057 * St Patrick's Senior National School [Skerries texts from Irish Folk Commission - Schools' Manuscript Collection]
058 * Swords Mummers [photos; extract from Fair Fingall, by Patrick Archer, [n.d.]]

Fermanagh

059 * All Silver and No Brass: An Irish Christmas Mumming [by Henry Glassie. Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Press, 1983 - Subscription required for Questia]
060 * Archives of the Department of Irish Folklore, University College Dublin [Video of Ederney [or Ederny] Mummers]
061 * Armagh County Museum [Mummers' tall straw mask of Derrylin Mummers held (- in fact from Fermanagh)]
062 * Aughakillymaude Community Mummers / Aughakillymaude Community Association [photos; programme]
063 * BBC - A Sense of Place Northern Ireland - Aughakillymaude Community Mummers [Includes photos]
064 * BBC Radio 4 - Home Truths, 15th Dec. 2003 [Audio of Bryan Gallagher - Mummers at Derrylin]
065 * BBC Radio Ulster - Your Place and Mine, 8th Sep. 2007 [Aughakillymaude Community Mummers]
066 * Community Creators [2005, JULY: Heritage (Aughakillymaude Community Mummers)]
067 * Cormac [by Cormac MacConnell, in Irish Emigrant, 24th Dec. 2004 - at Tonyloman, Cleenish]
068 * Feenish Productions - Mummers, Masks and Mischief [Video of Aughakillymaude Community Mummers]
069 * Feenish Productions - Spl¨¦achadh [Video of Aughakillymaude Community Mummers]
070 * Irish entertainment at GSU [in B.U. Bridge, Vol.II No.3, 7th Aug. 1998 - Photo of (CSI) Enniskillen St Michael's Unit]
071 * Mummers in Ireland [index to Gordon Ridgewell, in FLS News, No.48, Feb. 2006, p.14 - extract from Impartial Reporter and Farmers' Journal, 10th Dec. 1998 [sic], p.37]
072 * Recollections of an Irish Doctor [by the late Lombe Atthill, 1911, pp.53-54 - ?, Magheraculmoney "mummers" fragment]
073 * The Stars of Ballymenone [extract from Henry Glassie, 2006, pp. - ? text]
074 * Tromogagh Mummers' Play, County Fermanagh [citation of Mary Rogers, in Ulster Folklife, Vol.13, 1967, pp.81-84 - Tromogagh, Killesher text]

Galway

075 * Kilnadeema Mummers / Kilnadema CCE [photos]
076 * Siamsa
077 * William Finnerty [Photos of various groups at New Inn Mummers Festival]
078 * Woodford Mummers Feile

Kerry

079 * Hunting the Wren [by Peter Wood, in Cara, Nov.-Dec. 1997 - Article on Wrenboys and Mummers in Ireland in general and Kerry in particular]

Kildare

080 * The Leadbeater Papers [by Mary Leadbeater, Vol.I 1862, p.58 - New Year mummers at Ballitore in 1772]

Limerick

081 * The History, Topography, and Antiquities, of the County and City of Limerick; [by Rev P. Fitzgerald [Vicar of Cahircorney [Cahercorney]], 1826, Vol.I p.220]

Londonderry

082 * Christmas Rimers in Ulster [by John P. Lamberton, in Notes and Queries, 11th Ser. Vol.VII No.173, 19th Apr. 1913, pp.311-312 - near Derry "in the Spring" [!]]
083 * Room to Rhyme [Book for sale: by Seamus Heaney, 2004 - published lecture mentioning Tamniaran [or Tamniarn], Ballyscullion & Tamlaghtduff, Ballyscullion fragments]
084 * Room-a-Room My Gallant Boys [by Aidan Farren, in Benbradagh, No.20, Christmas 1990, p.9 - at Dungiven]
085 * Room-a-Room My Gallant Boys [citation of Aidan Farren, in Benbradagh, No.20, Christmas 1990, p.9 - at Dungiven]

Louth

086 * Christmas Mumming in Ireland [by Bryan Jones, in Folk-Lore, Vol.XXVII No.3, Sep. 1916, pp.301-307 - Dundalk text; Braganstown, Stabannan text; "the ballad singers used to hawk broadsheets of mumming rhymes at Christmas time."; citation of Hibernian Country Pastimes and Festivals Fifty Years Since, by [Patrick Kennedy], in Dublin University Magazine, Vol.LXII No.CCCLXXI, Nov. 1863, pp.584-586]
087 * Wren Boys and Mummers [by John McCullagh, in Newry Journal, 30th Jan. 2005 - Dungooley [or Dungooly] fragment & at Crossmaglen, Armagh]

Mayo

088 * Cloontia Mummers [photos]

Roscommon

089 * Ireland: Her Wit, Peculiarities and Popular Superstitions [extract from below]
090 * Irish Popular Superstitions [by [W. R. Wilde], in Dublin University Magazine, Vol.XXXV No.CCV, Jan. 1850, pp.86-87; 98]

Sligo

091 * RT¨¦ - Nationwide [by Stella Carroll, 1st Dec. 2000 - Video of Knocknarea Mummers]
092 * Sidhe Gaoithe' Mummers [photos]

Tyrone

093 * Irish Film & Television Index [index to 'Room Boys, Room to Rhyme' - Video of Drumquin Mummers]
094 * Mumming with the Neighbors in West Tyrone [citation of Ray Cashman, in Journal of Folkore Research, Vol.37 No.1]
095 * Mumming with the Neighbors in West Tyrone [by Ray Cashman, in Journal of Folklore Research, Vol.37 No.1, Jan.-Apr. 2000, pp.73 - Subscription required for Questia]
096 * RootsWeb : Memories of Christmas Past- Christmas Rhymers [at Dunnamanagh [or Dunamanagh or Donemana or Donemanagh] / Dun na Manach]
097 * The News from Ballymongan [citation of Ray Cashman, in New Hibernia Review, Vol.3 No.2, Summer 1999 - at Ballymongan, Termonamonghan]
098 * Ulster American Folk Park [Activities include: 'Christmas in the Country' and 'Mummers' Festival']

Wexford

099 * An Irish Christmas Forty Years Since [by Mon Stafford, in Dublin and London Magazine, Vol.I No.10 Dec. 1825, pp.447, 444fn - "mummers" at Rathangan, Duncormick]
100 * Ask About Ireland : Wexford County Library : Traditions and Customs Gallery [Numerous photos of, and images of articles on Mummers]
101 * Banks of the Boro: A Chronicle of the County of Wexford [by Patrick Kennedy, 1867, pp.226-232 - as his article but without footnotes]
102 * Customs Peculiar to Certain Days, Formerly Observed in County Kildare [citation of Omurethi [Lord Walter FitzGerald], in Journal of the Co. Kildare Archaeological Society and Surrounding Districts, Vol.V No.6, Jul. 1908, pp.439-455 - "Mummers" around the Baronies of Forth and Bargy]
103 * extracts from The Free Press and People, 1924-1965 [Including announcements and reports of Mumming competitions in Camross Hall]
104 * Folk Traditions of Taghmon Parish [by Jacqui Sidney, in Journal of Taghmon Historical Society, No.4, 2001]
105 * Hibernian Country Pastimes and Festivals Fifty Years Since [by [Patrick Kennedy], in Dublin University Magazine, Vol.LXII No.CCCLXXI, Nov. 1863, pp.584-586 - Ballybrennan text]
106 * Irish Minstrels and Musicians [by Francis O'Neill, 1913, p.? - 'The Mummers' or Droghedy March' - [near?] Scarawalsh, Ballycarney]
107 * Irish N¨®in¨ªns (Daisies) [by Patrick Joseph McCall, 1894, pp.88-90 - 'The Mummers of Bargy']
108 * Mummers [index to Irish Book Lover, Vol.XVIII No.6, Nov.-Dec. 1930, p.173 - citation of Ireland's Own, Nov. 1930 - Archived]
109 * Mummers of County Wexford [index to Fred Heneghan, in The Irish Book Lover, Vol.XVII No.2, Mar.-Apr. 1929, pp.59-61 - extract from Daily Chronicle, 2nd Mar. 1929 - Archived]
110 * On the Inhabitants and Dialect of the Barony of Forth, in the County of Wexford [by Very Rev C.W. Russell, in The Atlantis, Vol.I No.I, ? 1858, p.240 - from Duncormick at Kilmore]
111 * Swapping Pikes for Mumming Gear [by Paddy Berry, in Treoir, Vol.31 No.1, - 1999, p.14]
112 * The Wexford Mummers' Play [by N.A. Hudleston, in The Past, No.7, 1964, pp.152-171, 6-7 - most lines from John Pierce of Rosslare Harbour - citation of Irish N¨®in¨ªns (Daisies), by Patrick Joseph McCall, 1894, pp.88-90]

[General]

113 * Altan Band [Sometime performers of mummers play - See: www.altan.ie/news/items/item-86.phtml]
114 * An Historical Essay on the Irish Stage [by Joseph C. Walker, in Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy, [Vol.II], 1788, p.78 - Subscription required for Gale: Eighteenth Century Collections Online]
115 * An Historical Review of the State of Ireland, [by Francis Plowden, 1805, Vol.I Appendix p.12 - "No histriones, mummers or players at Christmas or Easter."]
116 * Centre for Migration Studies [Booklist for sale]
117 * Christy Nulty No.3 [CD for sale: Audio about mummers]
118 * Exploring the Irish Mumming Tradition with GIS [Book for sale: by Amanda McMullan, in Senses of Place: Senses of Time, ed. by G.J. Ashworth & Brian Graham, 2005, Chapter 6]
119 * Historical Memoirs of the Irish Bards [by Joseph C. Walker, 1786, pp.152-154 - Subscription required for Gale: Eighteenth Century Collections Online]
120 * Hogmanay Night [by Ollamh Fodhla [pseud], in Ulster Journal of Archaeology, [Ser.1] Vol.8, 1860, p.150 - like our Christmas rhymers]
121 * Irish Folk Drama [by Ruarí Ó Caomhanach, in Musical Traditions, 16th Dec. 1998]
122 * Mappers, Mummers, Rebels, and Masks: Traces of a Cultural Diaspora in Plantation Ulster [citation of Patrick Tuite, at The 11th Graduate Irish Studies Conference, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 26th-28th Mar. 1999]
123 * Mummers [citation of Aidan O'Hara, in Irish Music Magazine, Dec. 1995]
124 * Mummers [index to Irish Book Lover, Vol.XX No.4, Jul.-Aug. 1932, p.91 - citation of Irish Packet, 19th Dec. 1903 - Archived]
125 * Mummers' and Christmas Rhymers' Plays in Ireland: The Problem of Distribution [citation of Alan Gailey, in Ulster Folklife, Vol.24, 1979, pp.59-68]
126 * Mummers, Masks, and the Materials for Resistance in the Kingdom of Ireland [citation of Patrick Tuite, at American Conference for Irish Studies: Mid-Atlantic Regional: Material Ireland/Virtual Ireland, University of Maryland, College Park, 24-25 Oct. 2003]
127 * Observations on Popular Antiquities: [with additions] [by John Brand, rev. by Henry Ellis, 1813, Vol.I pp.354-358 - 'Mumming' - fnA - citation of Historical Memoirs of the Irish Bards, by Joseph C. Walker, 1786, pp.152-154; (extract from An Abridgement of the Notable Worke of Polidore Vergile ¡­, by Thomas Langley, 1546, f.Ciii; fnE - extract from An Introduction to the Survey and Natural History of the North-Division of the County of Wiltshire, by Aubrey)]
128 * Room to Rhyme" Project [University of Ulster, Academy for Irish Cultural Heritages. Includes photos]
129 * Room, boys, Room, give us Room to Rhyme: Models of Cultural Accommodation in Irish Mumming [by Seamas Ó Catháin, at his Inaugural Lecture - UCD News, Nov. 2002]
130 * Roots and Ramifications of "A Remarkable Fushion" : Aspects of the Development of the Irish Christmas Mummers' Play [Book for sale: by Seamas O Cathain, in Masks and Mumming in the Nordic Area, ed. by Terry Gunnell, 2007, pp.743-753]
131 * RTE - Rattlebag, 29th May 2003 [Audio of Cr¨ªost¨®ir Mac C¨¢rthaigh - head of the 'Room to Rhyme' project]
132 * Straw Costume in Irish Folk Customs [citation of Alan Gailey, in Folk Life, Vol.6, 1968]
133 * The Holiday Customs of Ireland [by James Mooney, in Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol.XXVI No.130, Jul.-Dec. 1889, pp.422-423]
134 * The Irish Christmas Book [extract from ed. John Killen, 1985, pp.2-5 - itself extract from An Ulster Childhood, by Lynn Doyle [Leslie Alexander Montgomery], 1921, p.131]
135 * The Plays of William Shakespeare [1773, Vol.V 'King John' p.48fn]
136 * Traditional Crafts of Ireland [Revised editon only - not in Ireland's Traditional Crafts [1st edition]] [Book for sale: by David Shaw-Smith, 2003, pp.130-133]
137 * Ulster Folk & Transport Museum: Armagh Rhymers [Annual mummers play]

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