When was the word ceilidh used in England to describe any folk gathering (not necessarilly dance though for e-ceilidh it might be more relevant)

A question sparked by a discussion on e-ceilidh (e-mail forum) ensued following the missive from a bemused American (of Scots descent) as to the phrase "English Ceilidh" - the lass seems to be locked in the 19th centuary where meanings never evolve and words are a national (contentious word in itself here) exclusivity.

FWIW the OED says:

ceilidh (phonetic spelling woz here). Also ceilidheor ceili
[Irish céilidhe, Sc. Gael. ceilidh, f. OIr. céile companion.]
In Scotland and Ireland:
a. An evening visit, a friendly social call.
b. A session of traditional music, storytelling, or dancing. Also attrib. and fig.
1875 Celtic Mag. I. 40 The Highland Ceilidh.
Ibid., The fire in the centre of the room was almost a necessity in the good old Ceilidh days.
1904 Daily Chron. 17 Mar. 3/1 Participants_narrated their incidents at the _ceilidh', round the cottage fire.
1935 L. A. G. Strong Seven Arms 76 He was a great man at a ceilidh, a good guest, and a good host.
1959 Times 10 Jan. 7/6 All over the British Isles today at ceilidhes, hootennanys and similar gatherings in pubs, clubs and private houses, folk music is flourishing as it has not done for over a century.
1959 Times 7 Aug. 13/6 The informal ceilidhe atmosphere.
1965 Listener 24 June 925/1 Broadcasting House, London, was a small circle of loved, fond faces, and its programmes a perpetual ceilidh of safe and familiar songs and stories.