"Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil" (; "That Night in Bethlehem"; archaic spelling: "Don Oidhche Úd i mBeithil") is a popular Irish-language Christmas carol, of unclear origin. It is played as a reel in time.
Origins It has been claimed to go back to the 7th century AD.
Lyrics
Notable recordings Anne-Marie O’Farrell produced a 1988 version. The Chieftains performed the song on the 1991 album The Bells of Dublin. A version appears on Celtic Woman's 2006 album A Christmas Celebration. Horslips recorded the song on their 1975 album Drive The Cold Winter Away. The Boys of the Lough recorded the song on their 1996 album, "Midwinter Night's Dream"
See also List of Christmas carols
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