Irish C�il� Dances

couples in a long line or proceeding around in a circle (such as in "The Walls of Limerick", "The Waves of Tory", "The High Cauled Cap", "Cross Reel" or "Bonfire Dance"). C�il� dances are often fast and complex. In a social setting, a c�il� dance may be "called" � that is, the upcoming steps are announced during the dance for the benefit of newcomers. The c�il� dances are typically danced to Irish instruments such as the Irish hand drum or harp.
The term c�il� dance was invented in the late 19th century by the Gaelic League. C�il� as a noun differs from the adjective c�il�. A c�il� is a social gathering featuring Irish music and dance. C�il� dancing is a specific type of Irish dance. Some c�ilithe (plural of c�il�) will only have c�il� dancing, some will only have set dancing, and some will have a mixture.