Belfast TradFest: Harp Masterclass with Aisling Lyons and Eilís Lavelle

Multi-award-winning musician and composer from county Clare, Aisling Lyons is the holder of 8 All-Ireland titles, has performed internationally and collaborated with distinguished artists and musicians in various projects. With over 10 years teaching experience, she is the current harp tutor at the University of Limerick and has taught extensively at Irish and international summer schools; an acclaimed performer and teacher. Hot Press Magazine described her as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians.

Hailing from Monaghan, Eilís Lavelle began learning music at a young age and completed her B.Mus degree at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama where she received the Leo Rowsome award for the highest achievement in Irish traditional music. Eilís has gained much experience collaborating and performing with musicians from a wide range of genres and has performed and taught across the world. Broadcasts include performances on Tg4’s Sé mo Laoch and Geantraí, RTÉ Television, BBC Television and Radio, RTÉ Lyric Fm and Radio na Gaeltachta. Eilís is currently undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University, Belfast focusing on the Edward Bunting collection of music.