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Tradfest 2025: Harping Now with Lauren Ní Néill & Friends

Irish harping has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past 50 years. Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s CEO, harper Lauren Ní Néill, chats about its 1000 year old heritage, the…
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22 Jan 2025

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Castle Hall at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

An Chúirt Cruitireachta 2025

  Save the date – Cairde na Cruite International Harp Festival 2025 will take place Sunday 29th June – Friday 4th July 2025. More details to be announced. Book here.
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29 Jun - 04 Jul 2025

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An Grianán, Louth

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Tradfest 2025: Harping Now with Lauren Ní Néill & Friends

Irish harping has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past 50 years. Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s CEO, harper Lauren Ní Néill, chats about its 1000 year old heritage, the…
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22 Jan 2025

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Castle Hall at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

New events listed soon. Watch this space!

An Chúirt Cruitireachta 2025

  Save the date – Cairde na Cruite International Harp Festival 2025 will take place Sunday 29th June – Friday 4th July 2025. More details to be announced. Book here.
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29 Jun - 04 Jul 2025

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An Grianán, Louth

New events listed soon. Watch this space!

New events listed soon. Watch this space!

Tradfest 2025: Harping Now with Lauren Ní Néill & Friends

Irish harping has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past 50 years. Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s CEO, harper Lauren Ní Néill, chats about its 1000 year old heritage, the…
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22 Jan 2025

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Castle Hall at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

New events listed soon. Watch this space!

New events listed soon. Watch this space!

New events listed soon. Watch this space!

New events listed soon. Watch this space!

An Chúirt Cruitireachta 2025

  Save the date – Cairde na Cruite International Harp Festival 2025 will take place Sunday 29th June – Friday 4th July 2025. More details to be announced. Book here.
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29 Jun - 04 Jul 2025

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An Grianán, Louth

Harp & Song: A Christmas Concert

Experience the magic of Christmas in Russborough’s magnificent Entrance Hall with an enchanting evening of music performed by two of Ireland’s finest musicians – harpist Ruth O’Hara and soprano Megan…
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14 Dec 2024

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Russborough House, Blessington

Cairde na Cruite Christmas Concert

Join Cairde na Cruite for their annual Christmas Concert at 3pm on Sunday 8th December in Cornstown House, Ashbourne Co.Meath. Seasonal refreshments will be served at this unique venue. Student…
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08 Dec 2024

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Cornstown House Farm, Meath

Tuamgraney Harp Festival Fundraiser

Tea, coffee and Cake accompanied by seasonal harp music at the Tuamgraney Harp Festival Coffee Morning fundraiser – proceeds in aid of Tuamgraney Harp Festival and Tuam graney Development Association
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07 Dec 2024

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Nuala’s Bar and Restuarant,

Ceol Cruite na Nollagh at Killarney Library

  Join Deirdre Granville, Reidun Schlesinger, Marina de Blythe, Sr. Colette, Margaret Looney, Connie Dawson, Nina Wagner McManus, Aisling Urwin and Máire Begley on 5th December. 6.30 pm for an…
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05 Dec 2024

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Killarney Library, Co. Kerry

Sarah McVeigh Music at Ulster Folk Museum

Join Sarah McVeigh for two mornings of harp music at Ulster Folk Museum.   Saturday 30th November 11am-2pm Sunday 1st December 11am-2pm    
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30 Nov - 01 Dec 2024

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Ulster Folk Museum, Holywood

Sult & Irla O’Muirthile | The Vintage Dublin

Sult, a multi-award winning Irish trad group and Irla O’Muirthile, playing trad airs, tunes and songs, and timeless melodies of traditional Irish Music.  
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29 Nov 2024

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The Vintage, Dublin 4

Róise Ní Laoire | TU Dublin Lunchtime Recital Series

Join TU Dublin in the East Quad, Concert Hall at 13:10 on Thursday 28th November for recital presented by Róise Ní Laoire, as she showcases the versatility of both the…
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28 Nov 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain

Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers.  Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions run throughout 2024 and feature innovative, cutting-edge Irish harp…
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21 Nov 2024

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The Sugar Club, Dublin

Harp Ireland Annual Lecture 2024 – What’s Next for Irish Music? | Toner Quinn

  Harp Ireland Annual Lecture 2024 What’s Next for Irish Music? | Toner Quinn Sunday 17 November, 6pm Royal Irish Academy of Music Toner Quinn reflects on two decades of…
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17 Nov 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

Harp Makers’ Symposium 2024

Harp Makers’ Symposium 2024 Sunday 17 November 2024, 11am – 4pm Royal Irish Academy of Music Featuring surprise pop-up Harp Performances Our Harp Makers’ panel Q and A Take the…
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17 Nov 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

Where the Light Is – Ruth Corry Album Launch

Ruth Corry is an Irish harpist from Belfast and has been playing the harp for over 20 years. She graduated from Durham University with a BA (Hons) in Music where…
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03 Nov 2024

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Orange Tree House, Greyabbey

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Harps Plus featuring ALFÍ, Macdara Ó’Faoláin, Jill Devlin and the young harpers from Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensembles

  Harps Plus featuring ALFI, Macdara Ó’Faoláin, Jill Devlin and the young harpers from Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensembles Saturday 9th November, 7:30pm Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford Tickets €15 (Concessions…
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31 Oct 2024

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Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford

Lá a Cruite | Harp Day at Tallaght Library

21st October, 6.30pm Tallaght Library Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 with Sophie Ní Riain at Tallaght Library. Sit back, relax and hear the sounds of our almost…
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21 Oct 2024

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Tallaght Library, Tallaght

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Soothing Sounds Tallaght University Hospital

‘Soothing Sounds’ presents a recital of harp music by Teresa and Mary Louise O’Donnell in the Atrium of Tallaght University Hospital
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21 Oct 2024

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Tallaght University Hospital,

Ceiliúradh Cruitireachta | Celebrating Harps

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland celebrates Irish harping at a very special gala concert in the Royal Irish Academy of Music’s Whyte Recital Hall at 5pm on Sunday 20th October. …
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20 Oct 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day HHSI Discovery Day

The Historical Harp Society of Ireland will visit MTU Cork School of Music to give staff and students the opportunity to hear the early Irish harp played in concert, have…
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20 Oct 2024

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MTU Cork School of Music,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at IIMS Balbriggan

Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with a lunchtime concert at Irish Institute of Music and Song, with leading harp players Dr Helen Lawlor and Aoibheann Galvin at a…
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20 Oct 2024

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Irish Institute of Music and Song,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Teach Siamsa Finuge with Suzanne Quille

Harp Workshop with Suzanne Quille Location: Teach Siamsa (V92WE22) Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:30 – 12:30 GMT+1 Come join us for a fun and educational harp workshop led by the…
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20 Oct 2024

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Teach Siamsa Finuge,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Tyneside Irish Festival

Harp Day at Tyneside Irish Festival with Fiana Ní Chonaill Find out more
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19 Oct 2024

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Tyneside Irish Festival,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cavan Town Hall Concert

Ed Reavy Traditional Music Concert. Tickets €15. Book online at ticketsolve.ie In partnership with Cavan County Council
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19 Oct 2024

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Ennistymon – Harp Concert

Ennistymon Harp Concert Date: Saturday, August 14th Time: 7:00 PM Location: The Courthouse Gallery & Studios Join us for an evening of harp music at the Ennistymon Harp Day Concert to celebrate Harp Day |…
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19 Oct 2024

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The Courthouse Gallery, Ennistymon

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Listowel Evening Recital

Evening Recital with Hamish O Carroll, Cruitirí Óga Lios Tuathail and special guests. Free admission.
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19 Oct 2024

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St. John’s Theatre, Listowel,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Harpers’ Escape Play-Along in-person & online.

Harpers’ Escape Play-Along in-person & online. A hybrid event which anyone can join via Zoom. A limited number of on-site players will join organizer Kathy DeAngelo at her Voorhees NJ…
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19 Oct 2024

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New Jersey,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cicle d’Arts en Viu Simbiosi

Cicle d’Arts en Viu Simbiosi, linking arts and nature. The main topic of this concert will be “Women and land”. All the shows are held at the agroecologic and veganic…
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19 Oct 2024

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l’Espluga de Francolí (Tarragona),

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Fota House with Cork School of Music

Join the Cork School of Music Harp Department in celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day The Drawing Room, Fota House, Saturday 19th of October at 4.30pm with a mix…
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19 Oct 2024

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Fota House, Carrigtwohill

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Tralee. Informal harp session led by Michelle O Sullivan and members of the Music Generation Kerry Trad Ensemble.

An informal harp session led by Michelle O Sullivan and members of the Music Generation Kerry Trad Ensemble. Bring your harp, siblings, friends, grandparents etc. for an informal afternoon with…
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19 Oct 2024

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Tralee,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin at Greystones Library

Hear the sounds of the early Irish harp and its repertoire in this Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Recital from Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin at Greystones Library, 3.30pm. No booking…
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19 Oct 2024

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Greystones Library, Greystones

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Cairde na Cruite

Cairde na Cruite presents its annual Autumn Concert in this wonderful historical and magical setting. The concert will feature renowned Irish harper, Tríona Marshall Pearse Museum, St Enda’s Park, Dublin…
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19 Oct 2024

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Pearse Museum Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin,

Lá na Cruite | Quayside Shopping Centre, 19 October from 3 pm- 5 pm. Sligo Music Generation Harp Ensemble . Program: Irish trad music Harp Day with Music Generation Sligo

Harp Day with Music Generation Sligo Quayside Shopping Centre 19 October from 3 pm- 5 pm. Sligo Music Generation Harp Ensemble celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with a…
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19 Oct 2024

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Quayside Shopping Centre, Sligo

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Ruth O’Hara at Naas Library

Join harpist Ruth O’Hara & students for an afternoon of harp music. A programme to include Irish trad, classical, film & pop music. Some pieces on the programme: The Butterfly…
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19 Oct 2024

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Naas Library, Naas

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Laois

Join Music Generation Laois as they celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024! Harp ensemble workshop with Holly Geraghty: 2-5pm Recital featuring Holly Geraghty, Siobhán Buckley and the Music…
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19 Oct 2024

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Laois Music Centre, Laois

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cavan – The legacy of Eoghan Roe

Celebrate harping with Music Generation Cavan Monaghan on Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024! Venue: Gaelscoil Bhréifne, Cock Hill, Aghnaskerry, Cavan, H12 TD54 Times and Activities: 2:00 – 3:00…
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19 Oct 2024

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Gaelscoil Bhréifne, Cock Hill, Aghnaskerry, Cavan, H12 TD54,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day New Zealand Harp Workshop with Úna Ní Fhlannagáin

Harp Workshop with Úna Ní Fhlannagáin Email to register your place una@una.ie
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19 Oct 2024

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Stokes Valley, New Zealand,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Laois Workshop and Concert

2-5pm Harp Ensemble Workshop with Holly Geraghty 5pm Harp Day Concert featuring Holly Geraghty, Siobhán Buckley and the Music Generation Laois Harp Ensemble Free Admission In partnership with Laois County…
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19 Oct 2024

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Laois Music Centre, Laois

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Kinsale Library with Anne-marie Papin, James Harpur, Eimear McDonough and Glissando Harps

Celebrate harp day with Harpers & Poets in Kinsale Library, Co. Cork on 19th October 2pm . Free admission, no booking required.
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19 Oct 2024

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Kinsale Library, Kinsale

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble

Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble! 1.15pm – 2pm Pop-Up Performance from TU Dublin Harp Ensemble at the Bandstand, TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus
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19 Oct 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the RIAM

Join us for an afternoon of inspirational harp playing.
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19 Oct 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Pop Up Performance at Johnstown Castle

Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Shelly O’Grady and Cláirsí Neamhaí who will perform on Saturday 19th October, 1pm in Johnstown Castle.
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19 Oct 2024

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Johnstown, Co Wexford,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Irish Cultural Centre, London

Performances from harpists Jean Kelly, Tara Viscardi, Mara McNamee and the ICC Harp Ensemble. Free adm Find out more
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19 Oct 2024

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Irish Cultural Centre, London,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Lunchtime Concert St. Michael’s Church, Gorey

Lunchtime concert featuring the Wexford Harp Ensemble directed by Aileen Kennedy and the Mothers and Others and Dads and Lads Ensembles. If you can’t make it, why not listen in…
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19 Oct 2024

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St. Michael’s Church, Gorey,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day: Lunchtime Concert with Deirdre O’Brien, Cathy Potter and MG Clare Harp Ensemble at glór

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Lunchtime Concert at glór  Join in the biggest celebration of Irish harping to date at our seventh annual Lá na Cruite | Harp Day….
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19 Oct 2024

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at North Clondalkin Library

Join local musician Ann Tuite at North Clondalkin Libraryfrom 12pm -12.45pm to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day.  No booking necessary, free admission.
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19 Oct 2024

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North Clondalkin Library,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day The Ohio Renaissance Festival

The Ohio Renaissance Festival presents esteemed Harpist Jay Michaels at Saint Peter’s Church at Noon and 2 pm. He will also perform with a small ensemble from 5 – 6…
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19 Oct 2024

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The Ohio Renaissance Festival,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Ennistymon – Try the Harp with Aisling Lyons

Try the Harp with Aisling Lyons Come & join local harpist Aisling Lyons for a fun and interactive event where you can try your hand at playing the harp. Aisling will be guiding…
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19 Oct 2024

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Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Meath Pop Up Performances

Pop up performances  Fiona Gryson and the Fingal Harp Ensemble, Inetola Harp Ensemble: The Hill of Tara at 11am; Ashbourne Library at 1.30pm; Hands on Harps Session at 2.30pm.  Sharon…
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19 Oct 2024

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Meath,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the Derry Harp Ensemble

Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 with the Derry Harp Ensemble in Gorta – Swatragh’s Famine Story Visitor Centre from 11am-1pm. Everyone is welcome, bring along your harp!…
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19 Oct 2024

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Gorta,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the Armagh Piper’s Club

Join harp students and tutors of the Armagh Pipers Club to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 on 19th October, 11-1pm Aonach Mhacha, 74 Upper English Street, Armagh…
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19 Oct 2024

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Aonach Mhacha, Armagh

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Ennistmyon – The Early Irish Harp: Talk & Demonstration with Paul Dooley

The Metal-Strung Harp: Talk & Demonstration with Paul Dooley Come join us for a fascinating event at Ennistymon Library where Paul Dooley will share his expertise on the ancient art of playing…
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19 Oct 2024

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Ennistymon Library, Ennistymon

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the Mullingar Harp School

Join the Mullingar Harp Ensemble for a pop-up performance in celebration of Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 at 10.45am
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19 Oct 2024

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Mullingar Harp School,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Newry Library

One hour celebration of tunes and stories about the harp with Sharon Carroll and local harpers
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19 Oct 2024

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Newry library,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Harps in Schools with Padraic Collins at King House, Boyle 10.30-12.30pm: Irish Harp Workshop with Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín 1-2pm: Hands on Harps Session with Emma Benson and Elisabeth Affolter 3-4pm:…
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19 Oct 2024

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King House, Boyle,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Pop- up performance at The Kylemore College

Join Claire O’Donnell, The Kylemore College Harp Ensemble and friends for a pop-up harp performance in celebration of Lá na Cruite | Harp Day!
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19 Oct 2024

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Kylemore College Music Centre,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in Kerry

Harpday Kerry/Lá na Cruite i gCiarraí in association with Harp Ireland, Cruit Éireann and Kerry County Council Arts Office. Harpday 2024 in Kerry will not disappoint with a host of…
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19 Oct 2024

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in Louth

Celebrate and hear harping across Co. Louth for Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 Pop-up Performances with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Rachael Dooley and the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble:…
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19 Oct 2024

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Moville Co. Donegal

10am : Meet in Moville Town centre with your harps and play for all to hear and spread the sound of the harp – We have a marquee so this…
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19 Oct 2024

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Moville, Co. Donegal,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Harp Yoga & Concert, Dingle Co. Kerry

10am: Harp Yoga at the Fresco room, An Diseart, Dingle with live harp accompaniment by Deirdre Granville. Tickets from Eventbrite. 1pm: Free lunchtime concert at An Diseart Chapel featuring Reidun…
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19 Oct 2024

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An Diseart, Dingle,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Louth Pop Up Performances

10am: Pop-up Dundalk Post Office, Clanbrassil St with Aisling Glenholmes & Grace Connolly 11am: Dundalk Credit Union (Market St.) with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla 12pm: Dundalk Library with Jaymee, Ryan &…
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19 Oct 2024

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Louth,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Russborough House

  Join harpers across Wicklow as we celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024! Carolan Walk: 10.30am, 11.30am Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with us! Where art…
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19 Oct 2024

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Russborough House, Blessington

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in Ennistymon Morning Yoga with Aisling Lyons, Simon O’Reilly and Sue Redmond

Harp Day | Lá na Cruite | Morning Yoga, Ennistymon Come & join us for a relaxing morning of yoga and harp music at the beautiful Falls Hotel & Spa. Start Harp Day |Lá na…
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19 Oct 2024

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Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistymon

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Marina Biddy Blyth at Killarney School of Music

Harp Session with Marina Biddy Blyth Killarney School of Music V93 FF2R Join Marina Biddy Blyth for a Lá na Cruite | Harp Day celebration in Killarney School of Music…
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19 Oct 2024

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Killarney School of Music, Co. Kerry

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cavan Monaghan Harp Workshops

2:00 – 3:00pm Junior Harp Ensemble Workshop with Alisha McMahon 3:00 – 4:30pm Junior Rehearsal with Sabina McCague & Eilís Lavelle. Senior Ensemble Workshop with Alisha McMahon 4:30 – 5:30pm…
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19 Oct 2024

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Gaelscoil Bhréifne Aghnaskerry,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Manchester

A short performance in the RNCM Atrium with the junior RNCM harpists on Sat 19th October. Lucy Nolan will lead a Young Harps Workshop on Sunday 20th October, where participants…
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19 - 20 Oct 2024

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Royal Northern College of Music,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Foxford Traditional Weekend Saturday 19th October

Saturday 19th October 10am – 1pm: Foxford National School. Advanced Harp & Intermediate Harp ​with Laoise Kelly / Michael Rooney ​ With thanks to Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland these workshops…
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19 Oct 2024

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Co. Mayo,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Galway Pop Up Performances

Pop- harp performances at: Ladies Beach, Salthill, 11am (Ann Fitzpatrick & Dara Ryan) The Red Earl’s Hall, 11.30-1.30pm Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha (poet) and harpers Kathleen Loughnane and Catriona Cannon. Includes…
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19 Oct 2024

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Galway City,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Headline Concert, Moy Hotel Co. Mayo

Headline Concert Don Stiffe & Hernon Family ​Current All-Ireland Champions: Hannah Lyons, Harp and Ryan Sheridan, Accordion Doors: 7:30pm Adults: €15 plus booking fee ​Children under 18 FREE at the…
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18 Oct 2024

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Moy Hotel Co. Mayo,

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day: Laoise Kelly and Tóla Custy at glór

  Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at glór with harper Laoise Kelly and Tola Custy, fiddle Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and glór are delighted to co-present a…
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18 Oct 2024

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Open Strings at Queen’s University Belfast

Join Amy McAllister, Úna Monaghan, Saoirse Van Merkom and Gráinne Meyer for an informal sharing of music among harp players in Queen’s University – listeners welcome to drop in! Friday…
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18 Oct 2024

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Queens University Belfast, Belfast

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Hands on Harps Session in Barntown National School

Emerging harper Úna Walsh celebrates Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with a Hands on Harps Session in Barntown National School
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18 Oct 2024

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Barntown National School, Co. Wexford,

The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Aisling Urwin, Niamh O’Brien and Méabh McKenna

Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers.  Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions run throughout 2024 and feature innovative, cutting-edge Irish harp…
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17 Oct 2024

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The Sugar Club, Dublin

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day: Harpers in the Honan

  UCC TradSoc, in collaboration with Harp Ireland | Cruit Éireann, is delighted to announce the return of their “Harpers in the Honan” concert for 2024, a celebration of harping…
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15 Oct 2024

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Honan Chapel, UCC, Cork

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Siobhán Buckley at An Chultúrlann, Newmarket, Co. Cork

Join Siobhán Buckley in celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at An Chultúrlann, Newmarkey, Co. Cork on Sunday 13th October. 3.30-4.30pm: Free ensemble workshop with Siobhán Buckley 5.00: Concert…
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13 Oct 2024

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An Chultúrlann,

Drawing from the Well

Iarla Ó Lionáird, singer Louise, Michelle, and Mick Mulcahy, uilleann pipes, concertina, harp, flute, accordion Zoë Conway, fiddle Seán McKeon, uilleann pipes Síle Denvir, harp and singer Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill, fiddle…
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06 Oct 2024

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National Concert Hall, Dublin

Harps South-East – Irish harp workshop with Tríona Marshall

Level: Intermediate – Advanced  Learn from one of Ireland’s most renowned harpers in this interactive workshop. Hear and learn harp music from a renowned harper who has performed and recorded…
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28 Sep 2024

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

Harps South-East – Lunchtime harp recital with Tríona Marshall & Cruitirí Loch Garman

September 28th 2024 1-2pm (€10/€8) Join Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and Music for Wexford in St Iberius Church to hear one of Ireland’s foremost harpers, Tríona Marshall, perform a…
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28 Sep 2024

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

Harps South-East – Hands on Harps

In a fun and interactive harp workshop, our harpers will share the story of the harp; its history in ancient Ireland, what it’s made from and its importance as our…
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28 Sep 2024

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

Boyne Tradfest | In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack

Event: Boyne Tradfest |In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack Venue: The Tholsel, West Street, Drogheda, A92 A8XF Time: September 21st, 8:00pm. Doors 7:30pm.   Michael Rooney, a renowned…
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21 Sep 2024

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The Tholsel, Drogheda

Harps Alive | Try your hand at the Early Irish Harp

Try your hand at the early Irish harp with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin Saturday 14th September, 11-1pm Free Event Level: No harp experience required Would you like to learn more about,…
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21 Sep 2024

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City Library, Pearse St, Dublin

Boyne Tradfest | Harp workshop with Michael Rooney

Join Boyne Trafest for a lively workshop with the talented musician Michael Rooney! Michael Rooney is a prolific composer and is widely regarded as one of the foremost players of the…
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21 Sep 2024

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St. Olicer’s Community College, Drogheda

Boyne Tradfest

  Boyne Tradfest returns to Drogheda on 20th-22nd September 2024. Boyne Tradfest welcomes artists and visitors from across the country for an exciting weekend of traditional Irish music, song &…
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20 - 22 Sep 2024

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Drogheda, Co. Louth

TSEAC Singing Sessions with Séamus Ó Flatharta

Join The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre and our guest Séamus Ó Flatharta for a Singing Session at TSEAC where it’s all about the art of song. Led by professional musicians,…
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19 Sep 2024

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The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul

Harps Alive | Concert Harp Masterclass with Geraldine O’Doherty

  TU Dublin Thursday 19th September, 4.30pm Free Event | Registration Necessary Level: Intermediate – Advanced Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents of pedal harp practice and Principal Harpist with…
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19 Sep 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

Harps Alive | The Harpers Connellan A Lecture-Recital with Kathleen Loughnane (Harp) and Caitríona Finnegan (Cello)

Join renowned harper and researcher Kathleen Loughnane as she tells us more about the life and times of the Sligo harpers William and Thomas Connellan. Hear arrangements of their 17th…
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14 Sep 2024

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National Library of Ireland, Dublin 2

Harps Alive | Flúirse at Malahide Castle

14th September  Free | 1pm Malahide Castle Hear sounds of the Irish harp echo throughout Malahide Castle with a pop-up performance from Flúirse. Placing second at Gael Linn’s Siansa Competition…
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14 Sep 2024

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Malahide Castle, Malahide

Music Generation Clare Folk Festival

Music Generation Clare will host the MGCE Folk Festival in Ennis, Co. Clare on 14th of September offering a variety of performance music education opportunities to learners between the ages of 10…
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14 Sep 2024

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Music Generation Clare, Ennis

Harps Alive | Irish Harp Workshop with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla

  TU Dublin Saturday 14th September, 12-2pm Free Event | Registration necessary Level: Intermediate – Advanced Internationally acclaimed harper Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla invites you to a harp workshop at TU…
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14 Sep 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

Harps Alive | Irish Harp Workshop

  Irish Harp Workshop with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla Saturday 14th September, 12-2pm Free Event | Registration necessary Level: Intermediate – Advanced Internationally acclaimed harper Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla invites you to…
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14 Sep 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

King of the Fairies and his Magic Harp

A Tale of myth and magic through music for families ​​​​​​​ Aisling Ennis, harp Explore the sound of fairy harp music with harpist ​​​​​​Aisling Ennis. Come help Aisling find her…
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14 Sep 2024

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National Concert Hall, Dublin

Harps Alive | Bygone Times: Harping in Drogheda

St Peter’s Church Drogheda Friday 13th September, 8pm €15 / €12  1844 – the year that the Irish Harp Society in Drogheda held their Grand Harp Concert featuring performances of…
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13 Sep 2024

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St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, Drogheda, Dorgheda

Thomas Connellan Harp Festival

The Thomas Connellan Harp Festival in Lough Gur takes place the 13th – 15th of September. There is stellar line up of some of the best harp players in the country….
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13 - 15 Sep 2024

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Lough Gur Visitor Centre, Bruff

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The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Catriona Cannon & Cian Finn

Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers.  Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions run throughout 2024 and feature innovative, cutting-edge Irish harp…
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12 Sep 2024

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The Sugar Club, Dublin

Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black – Irish Tour

Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black are a Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo, both recent post-graduates of the Traditional Music course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. They blend traditional with…
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04 - 08 Sep 2024

A Deep Ravine

Conducted & composed by Micheal Rooney  Performed by Music Generation Cavan Monaghan Youth Folk Orchestra Directed by: Tommy Mc Ardle Presented and narrated by – Sean Rocks The innovative suite was commissioned by…
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01 Sep 2024

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National Concert Hall, Dublin

Smithfield Fleadh

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland returns to Smithfield Fleadh on Saturday 24th August with an action packed programme of performances and workshops. We are delighted to have harpers from across…
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24 Aug 2024

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Smithfield Square, Dublin

Fuddlefest | Jill Devlin

Join harper Jill Devlin at Fuddlefest. FuddleFest is a unique and boutique music festival hosted on a bustling family farm in Fuddletown, County Wexford. FuddleFest takes place over the 24th…
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24 - 25 Aug 2024

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Fuddlefest, Fuddletown

Harps for Heritage

    Harps for Heritage  18th August 2024 Muckross House, Garden & Traditional Farms, Co. Kerry.    Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland is delighted to announce Harps for Heritage at…
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18 Aug 2024

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Muckross House, Co. Kerry

Live at Rathfarnham Castle: Ruth O’Hara and Megan O’Neill

  Join Ruth O’ Hara (harp) and Megan O’Neill (soprano) for an afternoon of music. Enjoy a diverse programme of opera, classical, folk songs and film music along with original…
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11 Aug 2024

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Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin

Aisling Urwin, Niamh Ní Bhriain, Méabh McKenna at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions

Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers. Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions run throughout 2024 and feature innovative, cutting-edge Irish harp…
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01 Aug 2024

O’Carolan Harp Festival | Harp Recital in Kilronan Castle

Join O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School for a free harp recital at 8.30pm on Wednesday 31st July in Kilronan Castle featuring Fiachra Guihen, Mossie Martin, Emma Benson, Micheál Fitzgibbon,…
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31 Jul 2024

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Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon

Give Me Your Hand: Music of the 1600s for a Gaelic Castle

  Described as ‘the single most important living source of Gaelic musical culture’, acclaimed Scottish piper, and singer, Allan MacDonald, makes a rare Kilkenny appearance this July. He will be…
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30 Jul 2024

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The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

O’Carolan Harp Festival | Harp Summer School

The O’Carolan Harp Festival Summer School will run from 29th July – 2nd August 2024 in Keadue, Co. Roscommon. Classes will take place from 10.00am -2.00pm. Tutors for this year’s…
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29 Jul - 02 Aug 2024

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St. Ronan’s Hall, Keadue

Meitheal Finale Concert 2024 – Limerick

Meitheal Finale Limerick 2024 Saturday 27th July, 8pm Millenium Theatre, Limerick Join Meitheal for the ultimate gathering at the Millennium Theatre! The Meitheal Finale Limerick 2024 is where the magic happens….
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27 Jul 2024

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Millenium Theatre, Limerick

BIIRD | PÓLCA 4

Making their debut Irish performance at Belfast Tradfest, BIIRD are a brand new 11-piece, all female, superstar collective made up of some of Ireland’s best traditional musicians and singers. Brought together…
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27 Jul 2024

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Mandela Hall, Belfast

Meitheal Finale Concert 2024 – Ennis

Meitheal finale Concert 2024 – Ennis Friday 26th July , 8pm Glór, Ennis   The curtain will come down on Meitheal 2024 with the annual Meitheal Showcase concert in glór….
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26 Jul 2024

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

Earagail Arts Festival | The Henry Girls

In this special homecoming concert, Malin sisters The Henry Girls showcase work created during their ‘Home’ residency, and celebrate the Malin launch of their latest album, A Time To Grow….
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26 Jul 2024

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Malin Hall, Malin

Scoil na gCláirseach

Join participants from Ireland—and all around the world—to celebrate the 22nd Scoil na gCláirseach–Festival of Early Irish Harp. Historical Harp Society of Ireland invite you to rediscover the music and…
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26 Jul - 01 Aug 2024

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Coláiste Pobail Osraí, Kilkennt

Earagail Arts Festival | The Inishowen Harp Ensemble and Michael & Alice Gallanagh

Inishowen Traditional Music Presents a double bill of The Inishowen Harp Ensemble with Michael and Alice Gallanagh, in the beautiful setting of Christchurch, Buncrana. The Inishowen Harp Ensemble was established…
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25 Jul 2024

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Christchurch Buncrana, Buncrana

Belfast Trad Fest | Composing Workshop with Aisling Lyons

Thursday 25 July 4:30pm – 5:30pm Ulster University, York Street   Join multi-award winning musician & composer Aisling Lyons, from County Clare in this composition workshop for all instruments. Aisling…
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25 Jul 2024

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Ulster University Belfast, Belfast

Belfast Trad Fest | Learn some tunes from the Bunting collection with Eilís Lavelle

Thursday 25 July 2pm – 3pm Ulster University, York Street   Eilís Lavelle will teach a couple of dance tunes from the Bunting Collection for all instruments. Eilís Lavelle a…
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25 Jul 2024

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Ulster University Belfast, Belfast

BELFAST HARP FESTIVAL / FÉILE CRUITIRÍ BHÉAL FEIRSTE

Featuring Eilís Lavelle, Aisling Lyons, Mary Bergin, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (Bean an Tí), Gráinne Meyer, Mary McGuiggan & Pádraic Keane. The Belfast Harp Festival, called by contemporary writers “The Belfast…
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24 Jul 2024

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Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast

Joe Mooney Summer School – Fiachra Guihen and Mossie Martin

Join Fiachra Guihen (Harp, Flute, Guitar) and Mossie Martin (Fiddle, Whistle) for a gentle introduction to the music and story of one of Ireland’s best and internationally renowned composers, Turlough…
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24 Jul 2024

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St. John’s Church, Drumshanbo, Drumshanbo

Belfast Trad Fest | Harp Summer School with Eilís Lavelle and Aisling Lyons

Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2024 | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University, York Street, BT15 1ED Multi-award-winning musician and composer from county Clare, Aisling Lyons is the holder…
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22 - 26 Jul 2024

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Ulster University Belfast, Belfast

Belfast TradFest: Harp Masterclass with Aisling Lyons and Eilís Lavelle

From Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July 2024, Belfast TradFest will welcome Eilís Lavelle and Aisling Lyons to Ulster University to host a harp masterclass as part of the Traditional…
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22 - 26 Jul 2024

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Ulster University Belfast, Belfast

MOYA BRENNAN | ZOË CONWAY & JOHN MCINTYRE

Celtic Goddess Moya Brennan has a voice that continues to provide a constant reminder of how the heart can be touched by the purity and thrill of music. Despite the…
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21 Jul 2024

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Empire Music Hall, Belfast

Moods – Aisling Ennis, Peter Power & Robyn Byrne

Aisling Ennis, harp Peter Power, dance Robyn Byrne, choreography This very special Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and MusicTown event is a collaboration between harpist Aisling Ennis, visual and sound…
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21 Jul 2024

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National Concert Hall, Dublin

Forest Fest | Music Generation Laois Harpers

Join Music Generation Laois Harpers at the Forest Fleadh stage at Forest Fest 3 in Emo village on 20th July.   Full details and festival programme available here.
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20 Jul 2024

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Emo, Emo

An Evening of Poetry and Music with Kiêu Conroy

17th July @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Portlaoise Library FREE. Refreshments provided.  Music Generation harpist Kiêu Conroy will play a recital, while the celebrated Laois poet Pat Boran will be…
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17 Jul 2024

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Portlaoise Libary, Portlaoise

South Sligo Summer School | Summer Harp School with Holly Geraghty and Fiachra Guihen

The South Sligo Harp Summer School will run from Monday 15 July 2024 10:00 – Saturday 20 July 2024 12:00 South Sligo Summer School, Circular Road, Tubbercurry, SO F91 E277…
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15 - 20 Jul 2024

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Tubercurry, Tubbercurry

Causeway Harp School Adult Beginners Harp Workshop

Causeway Harp School’s next Beginner Harp Workshop for adults will take place Saturday 13th July 10am – 12pm in Portballintrae Village Hall. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. No…
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13 Jul 2024

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Portballintrae Village Hall, Portballintrae

Ballina Salmon Festival | Léda

Celebrate National Heritage Day with LÉDA and Ballina Salmon Festival on 10th July at 2.00pm. LÉDA hail from Balla, Co Mayo & the Shetland Isles respectively and are now based…
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10 Jul 2024

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Bandstand, Ballina

Leinster Fleadh | Irish Harp Lecture & Recital with Rachel Duffy

Join the fantastic Wicklow harpist Rachel Duffy for an afternoon of music and Irish harp history in Wicklow Library on Wednesday 10th July as part of Leinster Fleadh’s Fleadh an…
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10 Jul 2024

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Wicklow Library, Wicklow

Leinster Fleadh | Try an Instrument & Harp Ensemble performance

Leinster Fleadh presents a ‘Try-An-Instrument’ session with a harp ensemble performance at Wicklow Library from 11.00-12.00pm on 10th July. This event is free of charge, all ages welcome. Contat Wicklow…
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10 Jul 2024

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Wicklow Library, Wicklow

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy – Harp Recital

The Willie Clancy Summer School, a major traditional Irish music, song and dance event is held annually in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland with instrument and dance classes, lectures, workshops,…
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08 Jul 2024

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Mill Marquee, Miltown Malbay

First Fridays: Sister Sounds: A Celebration of Tradition

Join Glór Ennis for an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music as three sets of sisters grace the stage with their exceptional talent and deep-rooted musical heritage. Liz and Yvonne…
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05 Jul 2024

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2024

Established in 1985, An Chúirt Chruitireachta ranks among the top international harp festivals for Irish harp.
Cairde na Cruite warmly welcome harpers of every standard from all over the world to…
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30 Jun - 05 Jul 2024

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An Grianán, Louth

Somerset Harp Festival

This two weekend conference celebrates the diversity of music, talent and experience of the folk harp world. Whether you are new to the harp, want to focus on one style…
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30 Jun - 28 Jul 2024

Janet Harbison’s 2024 Donegal Harp Summer Schools

Janet Harbison will host her Donegal Harp Summer Schools in the village of Dungloe and will present a range of courses in the first two weeks of July 2024.  …
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30 Jun - 07 Jul 2024

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Dungloe, Co. Donegal,

Triona Marshall at St. Ann’s Church

As part of St. Ann’s Lunchtime Recital Series, Tríona Marshall will perform a concert of harp music on 27th June at 13.20. 27th June 2024 13.20pm Tickets €1o.00, available here
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27 Jun 2024

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St. Ann’s Church, Dawson St, Dublin

Holly Geraghty – Musical Musings from Mayo Album Launch

Harper Holly Geraghty releases her solo debut Harp album at Matt Molloy’s Pub in Westport on Wednesday, June 26, at 8pm. Get a copy of Musical Musings from Mayo here
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26 Jun 2024

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Matt Molloy’s Pub, Westport

Aisling Urwin with Ajeet and Aware at The Grian Store, Kilruddery House

Saturday 29TH June Irish harper Aisling Urwin will join AWARË and special guest Ajeet for a stunning summer’s evening in The Kilruddery Grain Store, in partnership with The Trailblazery. Tickets…
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26 Jun 2024

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The Grain Store, Bray

Give Me Your Hand: Music of the 1600s for a Gaelic Castle

Described as ‘the single most important living source of Gaelic musical culture’, acclaimed Scottish piper, and singer, Allan MacDonald, makes a rare Kilkenny appearance this July. He will be joined…
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25 Jun 2024

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The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

Summer Harps Concert

Sunday 23rd June, 7.30-9.00pm St. Pius X Church, Moville, Co, Donegal. Celebrate our harping heritage with a special concert featuring harp and flute duo Deirdre and Aoife Granville, as well…
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23 Jun 2024

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St. Pius X Church, Moville

Irish Harp Workshop with Kathleen Loughnane

Intermediate – Advanced Irish harp workshop with Kathleen Loughnane – learn some of our ancient harpers’ tunes. Ceolan Music Studio, Moville, Co. Donegal. Sunday 23rd June, 1.30-3.30pm. Irish music Meteor…
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23 Jun 2024

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Ceolan Music Studio, Ballynally

Irish Harp workshop with Deirdre Granville

Intermediate – Advanced Irish harp workshop with Deirdre Granville. Ceolan Music Studio, Moville, Co. Donegal. Saturday 22nd June, 4.00-6.00pm Hailing from Dingle, Co. Kerry; a multi-instrumentalist and singer, Deirdre studied…
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22 Jun 2024

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Ceolan Music Studio, Ballynally

Beara Album Launch – Tara Viscardi

Harpist Tara Viscardi and flautist Robert Harvey continue their Beara album launch UK and Irish tour. The project pairs contemporary, original compositions inspired by the Beara Peninsula in the South West of…
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19 Jun 2024

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City Assembly House, Dublin

Harps Alive | Irish Harp Workshop with Gráinne Hambly

Internationally acclaimed harper Gráinne Hambly invites you to a workshop at St Joseph’s Church in Belfast on Saturday 15th June at 3.00pm. Hear and learn the best of harpers’ music from…
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15 Jun 2024

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St. Joseph’s Church, Sailortown, Belfast

Harps Alive | Citizens’ Manifestation

The Assembly Rooms at the junction of North Street and Waring Street is the oldest public building in Belfast, dating back to 1769. It lay at the centre of eighteenth…
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15 Jun 2024

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Assembly Rooms, Belfast, Belfast

Harps Alive | Lunchtime Harp Recital with Tanya Houghton

On Saturday 15th June at 1.30pm, Reclaim the Enlightenment and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland will host a lunchtime harp recital with Tanya Houghton in First Presbyterian Church, Belfast as…
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15 Jun 2024

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

Harps Alive | Try your hand at the early Irish harp with Aoibheann Devlin

Would you like to learn more about, get your hands on a copy of an ancient Irish harp – and be taught a tune? Hear this rare instrument played, have…
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15 Jun 2024

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

Harps Alive | The Blind Harpers: Who was Rory Dall? with William Jackson

Join William Jackson as he explores the connections between the Scottish and Irish harping traditions. Listen to some of the music attributed to the 17th century blind harpers Rory Dall…
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15 Jun 2024

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

Harps Alive | A Masterclass with Tanya Houghton

Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents of pedal harp practice, Tanya Houghton, as she guides you through its repertoire. Why not perform a solo piece, and spend time with her…
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15 Jun 2024

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First Presbyterian Curch, Rosemary Street, Belfast

Harps Alive | Harping Fun with Katy Bustard

Harper Katy Busard delves into the magic of Irish legend and invites children to come along to be spellbound by enchanting harp sounds and intriguing stories. This is an hour…
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15 Jun 2024

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Shankill Road Library, 298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BN,

Harps Alive | Ceol agus Cruitireacht le Mairéad Comer

Ceardlann spraoi do theaghlaigh agus do pháistí: Bígí le Mairéad Comer agus í ar aistear draíochtúil. Éist le ceol na cruite in éineacht le scéalta móra na hÉireann – smaoinigh…
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15 Jun 2024

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Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich,

Harps Alive | Connecting Harps: Belfast and Beyond

Join us for the opening concert of the Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival. Exploring our deep-rooted harp connections with Scotland, this concert will showcase emerging…
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14 Jun 2024

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St. George’s Church, Belfast

Harps Alive | Ceol sa Chaifé le Ciara Taaffe

Caifé agus ceol cruite le Ciara Taaffe sa Caifé Ceoil in Áras Mhic Reachtain, Béal Feirste dé hAoine 14ú Meitheamh, 12.00-2.00. Ticéid ar fáil anseo.
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14 Jun 2024

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Caife Ceoil, Belfast

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

By the Light of the Silvery Moon is a special evening of Irish stories for grown-ups – told through words and music by storyteller/Seanchaí Aindrias de Staic, with harpist Aisling Lyons…
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09 Jun 2024

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Visual Theatre, Carlow

Harp Workshops, Evening Recital & Talk with Janet Harbison

Join Causeway Harp School for a day of harp music with world renowned harper, teacher, composer and academic, Professor Janet Harbison, in beautiful Portballintrae. Janet will be teaching harp workshops…
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01 Jun 2024

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Portballintrae Village Hall, Portballintrae

Lisa Canny & Band at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions

Lisa Canny & Band at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions Thursday 30th May 2024 Doors at 8pm Concert at 8.30pm €25 / €18 The Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin  …
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30 May 2024

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The Sugar Club, Dublin

Alfi at The Carlingford Heritage Centre

  The Carlingford Heritage Centre will welcome Multi-award winning trio Alfi on Sun, 26 May 2024 16:00. Alfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek, Ryan McAuley and Alannah…
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26 May 2024

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Carlingford Heritage Centre, Carlingford

Sounds of Limerick Harp Strings: Imagining the Past and Playing the Present

Visit the historic site of Lough Gur for free harp entertainment on Sunday 26th May from 11.00am-12.30pm. Presented by harper Fiana Ní Chonaill in partnership with Comhaltas.
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26 May 2024

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Lough Gur Visitor Centre, Bruff

Alfi at Róisín Dubh

Sat 25th May, 2024 Doors: 8:00pm @ Róisín Dubh (Top Bar) Multi-award winning trio Alfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek, Ryan McAuley and Alannah Thornburgh. Featuring an…
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25 May 2024

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Roisín Dubh, Galway

Pelléas Ensemble – Henry Roberts flute, Luba Tunnicliffe viola, Oliver Wass harp

Pelléas Ensemble Henry Roberts – flute Luba Tunnicliffe – viola Oliver Wass – harp Béla Bartók (1881-1945) – Romanian Folk Dances John Dowland (1563-1626) – In Darkness Let Me Dwell…
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25 May 2024

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The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny

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Alfi at Levis Corner House

On Friday 24th May 2024 at 8.00pm, multi-award winning trio Alfi will perform an intimate set in Levis Croner House, Ballydehob. Alfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek,…
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24 May 2024

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Levis Corner House, Balllydehob

Afro-Irish Festival | Hands on Harps with Luke Webb

CÉHI is delighted to joinIrish Institute of Music and Song for a Hands on Harp workshop from Luke Webb this Friday as part of Afro-Irish festival! We are looking forward…
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24 May 2024

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Square @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song, Balbriggan, Dublin

Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín & Shane McCartan – ILFD Lunch Break Beats

On Tuesday 21 May from 12:00 – 13:30, as part of their Lunch Break Beats series, International Literature Festival Dublin will  joined in Merrion Square Park by Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín & Shane McCartan. Éadaoin…
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21 May 2024

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Merrion Square Park, Dublin

Marble City Music Festival 17th – 19th May 2024 The Marble City Music Festival is the vision of Kilkenny native and world-renowned violinist, Patrick Rafter. After a completely sold-out 2023…
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19 May 2024

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St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

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Harps at St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr

Harps a St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr Saturday 18th May St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr 7.30pm   Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland, in partnership with The Trench Trust,…
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18 May 2024

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St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr

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Lisa Canny / Music Generation Mayo: Féile Mhaigh Eo

  Part of Féile Mhaigh Eo, a youth music festival run by a council of young musicians, alt-trad artist Lisa Canny has collaborated with the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensembles…
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17 May 2024

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Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar

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TU Dublin Harp Ensemble Lunchtime Recital

On Thursday, May 16th, at 13:10 the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble will present a lunchtime concert of historical, traditional Irish, classical and contemporary works for harp in celebration of Ireland’s…
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16 May 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

Ceiliúradh Cruitireachta: Happy Birthday Mary O’Hara

Ceiliúradh Cruitireachta: Happy Birthday Mary O’Hara Dé Domhnaigh 12ú Bealtaine | Sunday 12th May An Taibhdhearc, Gaillimh Seolfar albam úr Moya Brennan agus Cormac de Barra Voices and Harps IV…
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12 May 2024

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An Taibhdhearc, Galway

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Cruitirí Chill Mhantáin

Cruitirí Chill Mantáin Friday 10th May 2024 Coolattin House, Wicklow 8pm   Featuring melodies inspired by fairies and folklore and traditional arrangements for Irish harp and flute, Cruitirí Chill Mhantáin…
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10 May 2024

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Coolattin House, Shillelagh

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Stone Drawn Circles – harp, electronics, viola, voice, flutes, double bass and percussion.

‘Stone Drawn Circles’ is Lina Andonovska (flutes), Nathan Sherman (viola), Michelle O’Rourke (voice), Alex Petcu (percussion), Caimin Gilmore (double bass) & Úna Monaghan (harp/sound design). Fearless interpreters of new music,…
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09 - 16 May 2024

Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain at Bray Jazz Festival 2024

  ‘Double You’ is the debut album from Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Irish fiddle virtuoso Aoife Ní Bhriain – an exquisite collection of music that was released late in…
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05 May 2024

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Bray Town Hall, Bray

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Earthrise @ New Music Dublin 2024

Sunday 28th April 2024, 11am Venue: Kevin Barry Recital Room, NCH Tickets: €15 Musici Ireland Beth McNinch, solo viola Ioana Petcu-Colan, Mia Cooper, Jane Hackett & Siobhan Doyle, violin Ed…
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28 Apr 2024

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National Concert Hall, Dublin

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Féile na hInse 2024

Féile na hInse, Inishowen Traditional Music Project’s annual festival will take place in Carndonagh, Inishowen, Co.Donegal from the 26th-28th of April. This festival weekend will provide opportunities for people to…
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26 - 28 Apr 2024

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Inishowen, Co Donegal,

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Stone Drawn Circles – In Formation @ New Music Dublin 2024

Stone Drawn Circles – In Formation @ New Music Dublin 2024 Thursday 25th April 2024, 10pm Venue: Kevin Barry Recital Room, NCH Tickets: €15 Lina Andonovska, flute Nathan Sherman, viola…
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25 Apr 2024

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National Concert Hall, Dublin

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Consairtín Gala Concert featuring Gráinne Hambly, William Jackson & Donnchadh MacAodha

The culmination of Consairtín’s festival activities will feature the beautiful harp, concertina and bouzouki music of Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson, featuring a stunning repertoire of tunes, principally drawn from…
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06 Apr 2024

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

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Tuamgraney Harp Festival 2024

Tuamgraney Harp Festival 5-7th April 2024 Tuamgraney and its surrounds are renowned for traditional music and are home to several highly acclaimed musicians.  Traditional music sessions are held regularly at…
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05 - 07 Apr 2024

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Tuamgraney, Co Clare,

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Session with the Pipers with Eilís Lavelle (harp), Muireann Ní Shé (pipes and song), Pax Ó Faoláin (fiddle) and Mícheál Ó Sé (accordion)

Session with the Pipers – Na Píobairí Uilleann Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 9.30pm The Cobblestone Pub, Dublin Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The…
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02 Apr 2024

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The Cobblestone Pub, Dublin

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The Henry Girls at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions

Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers. Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions continue throughout 2024 and feature innovative, cutting-edge Irish harp…
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28 Mar 2024

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The Sugar Club, Dublin

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Cuimhní Rúnda | Hidden Memories

Cuimhní Rúnda | Hidden Memories Saturday 23rd March, 8pm Roe Valley Arts Centre , Limavady It’s as life-affirming as it is a lament for what’s lost and what’s hidden beyond…
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23 Mar 2024

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Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady

Young Harpers’ Gathering | Cruinniú na gCruitirí

Young Harpers’ Gathering | Cruinniú na gCruitirí Saturday 23rd March, 11-4pm An Grianán, Termonfechin, Co. Louth Do you want to get together with other harpers your age to learn tunes,…
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23 Mar 2024

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An Grianán, Louth

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Irish Harp Music of the 17th and 18th Centuries

Irish Harp Music of the 17th and 18th Centuries Friday 15th March, 7.30pm Rathfarnham Castle This concert features some of Ireland’s leading musicians in Irish and Early Music, together recreating…
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15 Mar 2024

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Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin

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The Singing Harps

The Singing Harps Sunday 10th March 2024, 3pm Dún Laoghaire Lexicon Library Claire Roche will sing accompanied by harp, a compilation of well loved Irish songs, including ‘The Spinning Wheel’,…
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10 Mar 2024

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LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre, Dublin

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Finding a Voice presents: Amerghin – Wind on Sea

Finding a Voice presents: Amerghin – Wind on Sea Sunday 10th March, 1pm Main Guard, Clonmel €8/€5   Amerghin: Wind on Sea Anne Marie O Farrell (harp) Aingeala De Búrca…
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10 Mar 2024

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Main Guard, Clonmel, Clonmel

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Launch of Harp Studies II: World Harp Traditions

Irish World Academy Special Event: Launch of Harp Studies II: World Harp Traditions Monday 4th March, 5pm Irish World Academy, Theatre 2 Helen Lawlor and Sandra Joyce, co-editors, are launching…
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04 Mar 2024

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Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick, Limerick

Marja Gaynor, Aoife Nic Athlaoich and Siobhán Armstrong @ Ortús Chamber Music Festival 2024

Marja Gaynor, Aoife Nic Athlaoich and Siobhán Armstrong @ Ortús Chamber Music Festival 2024 Sunday 3rd March, 11am St. Peter’s Cork Siobhán Armstrong (baroque harp), Marja Gaynor (baroque violin) and…
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03 Mar 2024

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St. Peter’s Cork, Carrigrohane

Bolero and Babies

Bolero and Babies Wednesday 28th February, 11am Royal Irish Academy of Music Bolero for Babies provides a space for parents/guardians with babies and/or small children to enjoy a concert of…
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28 Feb 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards

Congratulations to the harpers nominated for this year’s RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards! RTÉ has today announced the shortlist for the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards which will celebrate…
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27 Feb 2024

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Vicar Street, Dublin, Dublin 8

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Harp Workshops with Michael Rooney at Belfast TradFest

Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th February 2024 | 2p – 4:30pm | Ulster University, York Street, BT15 1ED Michael Rooney is a prolific composer and is widely regarded as one…
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24 - 25 Feb 2024

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Ulster University Belfast, Belfast

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Michael Rooney & Altan at Belfast TradFest

Michael Rooney & Altan at Belfast TradFest Friday 23rd February, 7pm Empire Music Hall Altan, a leading force in traditional Irish music for nearly 40 years, was founded by Mairéad…
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23 Feb 2024

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Empire Music Hall, Belfast

Belfast TradFest Winter Weekend

Belfast TradFest Winter Weekend: 23-25th February 2024 Belfast will come alive to the sounds of traditional music once again with concerts, workshops, sessions, and talks during the Belfast TradFest 3rd…
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23 - 25 Feb 2024

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Belfast,

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Lunchtime Concert: Megan O’Neill & Teresa O’Donnell

In association with Arts in Action, University of Galway Megan O’Neill, soprano Teresa O’Donnell, harp Songs by Schumann, Ravel and Britten performed by the winner of the 2022 RDS Music…
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15 Feb 2024

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O’Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway, Galway

DCU Lunchtime Concert Series: Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr

DCU St Patrick’s Campus (Room B118), Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9, D09 YT18 1.10-1.50pm | Free admission | No booking required BARRY KERR and SÍLE DENVIR are two widely celebrated musicians…
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14 Feb 2024

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DCU, Dublin

Gradaim Nós 2024

Beidh mór-ócáid bhronnta agus ceolchoirm Ghradaim NÓS ar siúl ar an Aoine, 9ú Feabhra i mBéal Feirste. Comhghairdeas ó chroí leis na cruitirí atá ainmnithe i mbliana:   Albam na…
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09 Feb 2024

TU Dublin Conservatoire Research Symposium

TU Dublin Conservatoire’s Research Symposium Series celebrates and highlights the research activities at TU Dublin Conservatoire, and provides an opportunity for staff, students, graduates, and visiting scholars and performers to…
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09 Feb 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

UCC TradFest 2024

UCC TradFest is back for another year, bringing a brilliant programme of traditional Irish music to Cork City from the 8th to the 11th of February. The festival kicks off…
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08 - 11 Feb 2024

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UCC, Cork

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Session with the Pipers – Aisling Lyons, Martha Guiney, Brian McNamara & Shauna Mullin

Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone on Tuesday 6th February at 9:30pm, doors open at 9pm. This month’s line-up features: Brian McNamara…
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06 Feb 2024

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The Cobblestone Pub, Dublin

Grainne Hambly Harp Workshop at The John Mc Fadden Weekend

Gráinne is from County Mayo, Ireland is an internationally recognised exponent of the Irish harp, and is in great demand as a performer and teacher, both at home and abroad….
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03 Feb 2024

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Newport National School,

Laoise Kelly Harp Workshop at The John McFadden Weekend

Harp Workshop with Laoise Kelly Harper Laoise Kelly is from Westport and now lives on Achill Island. She learned her music at home and from great local heroes like John…
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03 Feb 2024

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Newport National School,

First Fridays: Elaine Hogan and Sheila Garry

First Fridays at glór: Elaine Hogan and Sheila Garry   Harper Elaine Hogan grew up with a love for all types of music but felt a particular pull towards the…
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02 Feb 2024

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

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Féile na Tána

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland at Féile na Tana CÉHI are delighted to partner with Féile na Tána in February 2024 to present a series of harp events. On Monday…
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29 Jan - 02 Feb 2024

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Carlingford Heritage Centre, Carlingford

Síle Denvir – Tradfest 2024

Síle Denvir is a sean-nós singer and harpist deeply influenced by her home, the Connemara Gaeltacht in Ireland. Her singing, deeply rooted in the ancient style of sean-nós, carries a…
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28 Jan 2024

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Swords Castle, The Chapel, Swords

Aisling Lyons – Tradfest 2024

Aisling Lyons is a multi-award winning harper, concertina player, and composer from County Clare. Described by Hot Press Magazine as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians’ following the release of…
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28 Jan 2024

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Skerries Mills, Skerries

BRÍDÍN on Tour

Check out Sligo based harper BRÍDÍN’S tour dates…including our Sugar Club Harp Sessions Concert! Ballina Arts Centre, Mayo – 17:11/23 Club D’Art, Carlow – 18/11/23 Bree’s Bar, Sligo – 20/11/23…
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28 Jan 2024

Timothy O’Grady: I Could Read the Sky ft. Cathy Jordan, Louise & Michelle Mulcahy – Tradfest 2024

In the now-classic novel I Could Read the Sky, an old Irishman lies alone in bed in London and remembers a migrant’s life. Haunted by the faces and the land…
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27 Jan 2024

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The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul

Laoise Kelly – Tradfest 2024

Laoise Kelly from Westport, now living on Achill Island, Co .Mayo, is one of Ireland’s leading traditional harpers. Laoise uses a new style of harp playing, combining the techniques of…
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27 Jan 2024

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Malahide Castle, Malahide

Oisín Morrison – Tradfest 2024

Oisín Morrison, originally from Dublin but now living in Cork, is a talented harper, flute player, piano player, and composer. He has an extensive background in teaching and performing at…
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27 Jan 2024

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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Stoneybatter

Free Trad Harp Workshop with Janet Harbison

Join Janet Harbison for free trad harp workshops at St. Patrick’s Irish Club, Leamington Spa, on Saturday 27th January 2024 Morning workshop 11am – 1 pm for existing players Afternoon…
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27 Jan 2024

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St. Patrick’s Irish Club, Leamington Spa, Riverside, Adelaide Road

Album Launch: Cuimhní Rúnda

Nodlaig Ní Bhrollaigh is a singer and musician from Dungiven who inherited a wealth of traditional and folk music from her parents, well-known folk singers, Anne and Francie Brolly. Classically…
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26 Jan 2024

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Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, Letterkenny

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Alannah Thornburgh – Tradfest 2024

Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland, with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family heritage, reimagining ancient airs…
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26 Jan 2024

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Castle Hall at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Michelle Mulcahy – Tradfest 2024

Michelle Mulcahy has redefined the contemporary harp landscape with remarkable musicianship. With accolades like TG4 Young Musician of the Year (2006) and Female Musician of the Year, her solo album “Suaimhneas”…
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26 Jan 2024

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Malahide Castle, Malahide

Young Harpers’ Forum Meeting

  The Young Harpers’ Forum will meet for the second time on Wednesday 24th January on Zoom at 7pm. We’ll be in touch shortly with a link and more information….
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24 Jan 2024

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Zoom Meeting,

Lisa Canny on Tour

Tickets Available: https://www.lisacanny.com/tour
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24 Jan 2024

Manchester Harp Festival

Anne-Marie O’Farrell is set to perform at the inaugural Manchester harp festival later this month. Good luck from everyone at Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland! FRIDAY 19 JANUARY 1.30pm: Free lunchtime…
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19 - 20 Jan 2024

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Manchester, Manchester

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NPU Notes and Narratives: Helen Lawlor

Join Helen Lawlor and Na Píobairí Uilleann this Thursday 18th January for:  “Emigration, Identity & Culture Building: Irish Symbolism in Irish-American Song Sheets” From the mid 19th century Irish emigrants…
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16 Jan 2024

The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Brídín

Thursday 11th January, 7.30pm The Sugar Club, Dublin Tickets available here  Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers. Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club…
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11 Jan 2024

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The Sugar Club, Dublin

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Christmas Concert

December 17 @ 2.30pm – 3.45pm An afternoon of music with harpist Ruth O’Hara & soprano Megan O’Neill. The programme will include Christmas Classics along with some well-known traditional Irish & classical…
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17 Dec 2024

Irish Christmas Concert with Jean and Fiona Kelly & guests

 15th of December at 7.30 pm Christmas Fundraiser event. A classical and traditional Irish Christmas Concert with musicians Jean and Fiona Kelly and guests.   Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/irish-christmas-concert-with-jean-and-fiona-kelly-gues
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15 Dec 2024

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman (Irish Harp & Guitar) Celtic Christmas Strings concert

Helmsley Arts Centre on Friday, 15 December 2023, 7.30pm   This celebrated partnership of “one of the UK’s most staggering and influential acoustic guitarists” (fROOTS) with “the doyenne of Irish harpers”…
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15 Dec 2024

Lisa Canny Ireland Tour

Oct 21 – Royal Theatre, Mayo, IE (special guest with Martin Hayes and Common Ground Quartet) Nov 22 – Dublin Castle, London, UK Dec 15 – Dolans, Limerick, IE Dec…
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15 - 22 Dec 2024

Notes & Narratives: Eilís Lavelle

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 20:30  Monthly performance-based lecture series on traditional music, song and dance Eilís Lavelle – “James Cody: An Insight into Notations of a 19th Century Piper…
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14 Dec 2024

Drawing from the Well: Síle Denvir, Pádraic Keane, Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Andrea Palandri

Friday, 8 December 2023, 5.00pm Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin ITMA presents an evening of traditional music, song and dance in the company of four of Ireland’s leading contemporary…
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08 Dec 2024

Ceol Cruite Na Nollag | Christmas Music on Harps | Killarney Library

Ceol Cruite Na Nollag | Christmas Music on Harps Killarney Library, Co. Kerry Thursday 7th December at 7pm. Featuring Deirdre Granville, Cáit Ní Rinn, Reidun Schlesinger, Marina Blythe, Sr Colette,…
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07 Dec 2024

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Killarney Library, Killarney

Sheila Larchet  Cuthbert at 100 – Her Life and Harping Legacy

Sheila Larchet  Cuthbert at 100 – Her Life and Harping Legacy Sunday 19th November 4.30pm Pepper Canister Church, Mount St Crescent, Dublin 2 Featuring words and harp music from Cliona…
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19 Nov 2024

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Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2

Soothing Harps: The Power to Heal | 19 November 2023

SOOTHING HARPS: The Power to Heal Royal Irish Academy of Music Sunday 19 November, 10am-3pm Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland hosts its annual symposium, Soothing Harps, in the Organ Room,…
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19 Nov 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh

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16 Nov 2024

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Tríona Marshall (harp) & Martin Tourish (Accordion) | Farmleigh House and Estate

Tríona Marshall (harp) & Martin Tourish (accordion) November 25 @ 8.00pm – 10.00pm Doors 7.30 pm The Garden of Strange Beauty is the place from where the intensity of all…
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09 Nov 2024

Hope and Light

Hope & Light: Ruth Corry, Sky Harp Ensemble and Robert Coleman Featuring new music for the harp composed by Ruth Corry, Sky Harp Ensemble and soundscape recordings in collaboration with…
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05 Nov 2024

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The Belfast Room, Ulster Museum, Belfast

Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert | Pepper Canister Church


Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert Pepper Canister Church Sunday 22nd October, 6.30pm Tickets €15 at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/722095235287?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us at Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin for the final…
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22 Oct 2024

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Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Irish Harp Workshop with Aisling Lyons

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Irish Harp Workshop with Aisling Lyons The Royal Irish Academy of Music
 Sunday 22nd October, 1.30-3.30pm Free Admission | Donations welcome Level: Intermediate Dynamic…
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22 Oct 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Masterclass with Richard Allen

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Masterclass with Richard Allen The Royal Irish Academy of Music
 Sunday 22nd October, 11am Free Admission | Donations welcome Level: Intermediate Join one of…
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22 Oct 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Remembering Edward Bunting | Mount Jerome Cemetery


HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Remembering Edward Bunting Mount Jerome Cemetery
 Sunday 22nd October, 11am – 12pm Free Admission | Donations welcome Join us at Edward Bunting’s newly restored…
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22 Oct 2024

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Mount Jerome 158 Harold’s Cross Road D6W HY98 Dublin,

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Try Your Hand at the Early Irish Harp | The Royal Irish Academy of Music


HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Try Your Hand at the Early Irish Harp The Royal Irish Academy of Music
 Sunday 22nd October, 10am  Free Admission | Donations welcome Level:…
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22 Oct 2024

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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Harps in Harmony | Dundalk

Harps in Harmony St Nicholas’ Church of Ireland, Dundalk Saturday 21 October, 7.30pm Featuring Alfi, Nós Nua Youth Folk Orchestra and the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensembles. Tickets €10 (€5…
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21 Oct 2024

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st Nicholas Church of Ireland Dundalk, Dundalk

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Film Screening: Beart Bunting

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Film Screening: Beart Bunting Saturday 21 October, 3:00pm National Library of Ireland Free Admission | Donations welcome Beart Bunting, directed by Deaglán Ó Mochain….
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21 Oct 2024

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National Library of Ireland, Dublin 2

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy


HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy National Library of Ireland Saturday 21st October, 2pm Free Admission | Donations welcome Belfast historian Mark Doherty speaks about…
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21 Oct 2024

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National Library of Ireland, Dublin 2

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Harping Fun with Aisling Ennis

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Harping Fun with Aisling Ennis Saturday 21 October, 1-2pm Free Admission | Donations welcome Harper Aisling Ennis delves into the magic of Irish legends…
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21 Oct 2024

Harps at the LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire

Harps at the LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire 11am, Saturday 21st October 2023 Join Conor O’Brien, Thuan Leavy and Grace Galligan as they perform in the iconic surroundings of the DLR LexIcon…
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21 Oct 2024

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dlr LexIcon, Co. Dublin

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2023

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day | 21st October 2023 Meanma | Confident, Creative Harping Lá na Cruite | Harp Day takes place this year on Saturday 21st October 2023…
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21 Oct 2024

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Online at harpireland.ie,

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Primary School Harp Recital Series

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Primary School Harp Recital Series 16th-20th October Harpers visit local primary schools to perform and tell them a little more about the harp, what…
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16 - 20 Oct 2024

Dublin Festival of History: A Celebration of Edward Bunting: his life music and legacy

This concert celebrates Bunting’s music, life and legacy. Music and songs from Bunting’s three collections of Irish music are interwoven with extracts from his personal letters with actor Bryan Murray…
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05 Oct 2024

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Harping Late

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Harping Late Saturday 30 September, 8pm The Deer’s Head, Belfast Admission Free | Donations Welcome Wind down after a jam-packed day of harping for…
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30 Sep 2024

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The Deer’s Head, Belfast BT1 1FP

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Harps Together Concert

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | Harps Together Concert First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street 30th September 5.30pm £12 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harps-together-tickets-722202375747?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival showing…
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30 Sep 2024

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Citizens’ Manifestation

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Citizens’ Manifestation Saturday 30 September, 2.30pm The Assembly Rooms, Belfast Admission Free | Donations Welcome The Assembly Rooms at the junction of North Street…
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30 Sep 2024

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Assembly Rooms, Belfast, Belfast

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy Linenhall Library, Belfast 30th September 1pm Free Admission | Donations Welcome Dr Mary Louise O‘Donnell sets the scene for musical life…
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30 Sep 2024

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Harping Fun with Sharon Carroll

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Harping Fun with Sharon Carroll Saturday 30 September, 1-2pm Turas, Belfast Free Admission | Donations welcome Harper Sharon Carroll delves into the magic of…
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30 Sep 2024

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Turas, Belfast

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Scéalta agus Cruitireacht le Úna Ní Fhlannagáin

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Scéalta agus Cruitireacht le Úna Ní Fhlannagáin Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, Béal Feirste Dé Sathairn, 30 Mean Fomhair, 1-2 i.n. Saor in Aisce |…
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30 Sep 2024

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Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich,

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening: Beart Bunting

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening: Beart Bunting Linen Hall Library Saturday 30 September, 11.45-12.45pm Free Admission | Donations welcome Beart Bunting, directed by Deaglán Ó Mochain. Six…
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30 Sep 2024

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Masterclass with Richard Allen

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Masterclass with Richard Allen Saturday 30 September, 11am St Joseph’s Sailortown, Belfast Free Admission | Donations welcome Level: Intermediate Join one of Ireland’s leading…
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30 Sep 2024

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St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, Belfast

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Irish Harp Workshop with Gráinne Hambly

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Irish Harp Workshop with Gráinne Hambly Saturday 30 September, 11am Shankill Road Library Free Admission | Donations welcome Level: Intermediate Internationally acclaimed harper Gráinne…
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30 Sep 2024

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Shankill Road Library, 298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BN,

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Try Your Hand at the Early Irish Harp

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | Try Your Hand at the Early Irish Harp with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street 30th September 11am Free Admission | Donations welcome …
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30 Sep 2024

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin

Harps Alive Festival 2023 An all-island celebration of Irish harping   Some 231 years on, harp music resounds…..Harpers and historians join forces in Belfast and Dublin to celebrate the Irish…
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30 Sep 2024

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Belfast,

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Primary School Harp Recital Series

Harps Alive Belfast Primary School Harp Recital Series 25th-29th September Gaelscoil na bhFál, Braniel Primary School, Botanic Primary School and Hazelwood Integrated Primary School, Belfast Harpers visit local primary schools…
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25 - 29 Sep 2024

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Gaelscoil na bhFál, Belfast, Belfast

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Clifden Arts Festival 2023 | 20 Sept 2023

Clifden Arts Festival and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland present an afternoon of Irish harping featuring renowned harpers Lisa Canny, Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín and Séamus Ó Flatharta at Christ Church,…
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20 Sep 2024

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Christ Church Clifden, Clifden

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Smithfield Fleadh

Get to Smithfield, Dublin 7, this Saturday to hear the Harp Ireland recital in An Puball Éigse, Smithfield Square at 2pm. Hear performances by Méabh McKenna, Colm McGonigle and Rachel…
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26 - 27 Aug 2024

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Smithfield Square, Dublin

Harps for Heritage 2023 | Muckross Schoolhouse

Harp Ireland presents HARPS FOR HERITAGE 2023 at The Schoolhouse, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms, Killarney on Sunday 20th August, at 3:30pm. Featuring Paul Dooley (Early Irish Harp), Kseniya…
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20 Aug 2024

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Muckross Schoolhouse, Co. Kerry

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Cruitirí ar Chnoic

More information to come…
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02 - 04 Aug 2024

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Inishowen, Co Donegal,

CÉHI JOB OPPORTUNITY (PART-TIME) Deadline

Deadline for applicants to Marketing & Communications Assistant Job Friday 28 July 2023 Job specs at https://www.harpireland.ie/part-time-job-opportunity-with-cruit-eireann-harp-ireland/
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28 Jul - 11 Aug 2024

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Belfast TradFest

Belfast TradFest & Summer School of Traditional Music • 5 days of masterclasses – Harp tutors include Laoise Kelly, Aisling Lyons and Lauren Ní Néill • Concerts, including Féile Cruitirí…
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23 - 30 Jul 2024

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Belfast,

HHSI Scoil na gCláirseach | Festival of Early Irish Harp

The Historical Harp Society of Ireland | Scoil na gCláirseach | Festival of Early Irish Harp Fri 7th – Thur 13th | July 2023 50 events: workshops, talks, concerts, social…
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07 - 13 Jul 2024

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Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

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Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2023

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2023 takes place in Miltown Malbay from Saturday 1st to Sunday 9th July. Download the brochure here: SSWC 2023 Brochure All students must pre-register online for…
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01 - 09 Jul 2024

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Miltown Malbay,

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To a Child Dancing in the Wind

Trio Táin presents an intimate classical music performance featuring the song cycle To a Child Dancing In the Wind by John Tavener for flute, viola, harp, and soprano, and Good Night by Henryk Górecki…
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30 Jun 2024

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An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk

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World Premiére of “For Three Lever Harps” by Sam Perkin at West Cork Chamber Music Festival

New Work for Irish Harp Ensemble at West Cork Chamber Music Festival A new work for three harps by Sam Perkin will be premiered at the 2023 West Cork Chamber…
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25 Jun 2024

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St Brendan’s Hall, Bantry, Bantry

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An Chúirt Chruitireachta | International Festival for Irish Harp

International Festival for Irish Harp 2023 | An Chúirt Chruitireachta Sunday 25th June – Friday 30th June 2023 An Grianán, Termonfechin, Co. Louth This year’s festival tutors will include Máire…
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25 - 30 Jun 2024

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An Grianán, Louth

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Trad @ Lunch: Michael Rooney & June McCormack

This husband and wife duo, also known as ‘Draíocht’, have substantial musical credentials. They have already achieved great things individually, including major awards and two acclaimed recordings. They have toured…
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21 Jun 2024

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Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo

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Galway Folk Festival – BRÍDÍN

Returning for it’s second edition, the festival will take place from Tuesday June 13th to Sunday June 18th, showcasing the best of folk, roots, and traditional music, from Ireland and…
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16 Jun 2024

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Monroe’s Live, Galway, Galway

Irish-American Music Cultures Symposium

TU Dublin Conservatoire in association with the ITMA, and the Princess Grace Irish Library are honoured to host the Irish-American Music Cultures Symposium on June 8th, 2023 at the TU Dublin Conservatoire….
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08 Jun 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

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HARPS PLUS at St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway

HARPS PLUS | Siamsaíocht Clainne Friday 2nd June Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway at 7.30pm Featuring Kathleen Loughnane, Catríona Cannon, Cormac Cannon, Breda Keville, Síle Denvir, Barry Kerr, Séamus and…
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02 Jun 2024

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St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway

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Music For Wexford in association with Harp Ireland present The Emperor Trio

The Emperor Trio | St Iberius Church, Wexford Sunday 28 May, 3.30pm Join Music for Wexford in St Iberius Church to hear three of Ireland’s most respected harpists: Richard Allen,…
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28 May 2024

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

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Trad @ Lunch – Elsa and Jos Kelly

Siblings from Sligo, Elsa and Jos come from an exceptionally musical family. Their music is influenced by a number of genres of music, but very important among them is the traditional music of county…
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17 May 2024

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Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo

Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr

As part of the Dublin Fleadh, TG4 Amhránaí na Bliana 2023, Síle Denvir and current UCC Traditional Artist in Residence 2023, Barry Kerr will perform at the Irish Institute of…
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13 May 2024

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Square @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song, Balbriggan, Dublin

Baltimore Fiddle Fair: Aoife & Deirdre Granville

Sisters Aoife and Deirdre Granville grew up in the town of Dingle, Co Kerry, where they learned much of their music. Aoife is a flute player & fiddler as well as singer and…
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06 May 2024

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St. Matthew’s Church, Co. Cork

Music at the Malthouse: The New England Irish Harp Orchestra

The New England Irish Harp | Orchestra Laois School of Music | Junior Youth Orchestra Music Generation Laois: Harp Orchestra | Junior Trad Group A unique opportunity to hear the…
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05 May 2024

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The Malthouse, Stradbally

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Music for Wexford present Liam Bates’s World Premiere EARTHRISE

Join us at 3pm for a conversation with Liam Bates about the commissioning of this new work. Musici Ireland return to Music for Wexford for the World Premiere performance EARTHRISE,…
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30 Apr 2024

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

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Oíche san Abbey – Raidió na Gaeltachta

Beidh muid ag cur clabhsúr le ceiliúradh 50 bliain RnaG Dé hAoine le Oíche san Abbey, ceiliúradh Chúige Mumhan do #RnaG50 beo ó Abbey Hotel ó 7 pm. Cuirfidh Sláine…
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28 Apr 2024

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Raidió na Gaeltachta,

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Application Deadline for Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scholarship 2023

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scholarship 2023 Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland, in partnership with Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, is pleased to announce two scholarships for harpers living on the island…
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28 Apr 2024

Application Deadline for The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Harp Residency

Harpers’ Residency at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre 2023 Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland is delighted to partner with the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan again in 2023 to…
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28 Apr 2024

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Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig,

Portlaoise Trad Fest: Harp Workshop with Eimear Coughlan

County Laois has an amazing Irish Traditional Scene. Between the tutorage from both Music Generation Laois and Comhaltas, the young players of the county are outstanding. The Portlaoise Trad Fest…
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28 - 30 Apr 2024

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Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Application Deadline for Scholarships to the Harp Festival 2023

Summer Harp Scholarships to An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2023 Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland, in partnership with Cairde na Cruite, is pleased to announce two half scholarships for harpers to attend…
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23 Apr 2024

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An Grianán, Louth

Tuamgraney Harp Festival | 1st – 2nd April

Tuamgraney Harp Festival – Friday 31st March to Sunday 2nd April 2023 Tuamgraney, Co. Clare Friday 31st March 8:00pm Festival Opening & Session Nuala’s Bar & Restaurant Saturday 1st April…
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01 - 02 Apr 2024

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Féile na hInse | 30th of March – 2nd April 

Féile na hInse 2023, Inishowen, Co. Donegal 30th of March – 2nd April Féile na hInse pays tribute to the music of Denis O’Hamsaigh (Hempson), in harp workshops, symposium and…
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31 Mar - 02 Apr 2024

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Inishowen, Co Donegal,

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Harps at St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr

Harp Ireland in association with Birr Music Festival presents Harp Concert at St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr Sunday 12th February 2023, 7.30pm Featuring Siobhán Armstrong (early Irish harp) Tríona…
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12 Feb 2024

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St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr

A CELEBRATION of EDWARD BUNTING | 27 January 2023 | NCH

A CELEBRATION of EDWARD BUNTING –  his life, music and legacy Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Edward Bunting, this concert celebrates the music, life and legacy of Edward…
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27 Jan 2024

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NCH, Dublin 2

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Oíche Nollag na mBan concert : ‘Nocturnal Harps’

Tune in to our Oíche Nollag na mBan Concert ‘Nocturnal Harps’ 10pm on January 6th. Featuring Aisling Urwin, Gráinne Meyer, Rosie Murphy, Eibhlís Ní Riordáin, Fiona Gryson with The Meath…
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06 Jan 2024

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Talking Harps – Words and Music with MAEVE GILCHRIST

“a phenomenal harp player who can make her instrument ring with unparalleled purity” Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents Talking Harps – Words and Music with MAEVE GILCHRIST at the…
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27 Nov 2024

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Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2

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HARPS PLUS+ | One-day Harp Symposium | 26 November 2022

HARP SYMPOSIUM 2022 : HARPS PLUS+ Saturday 26 November 2022, 9:15 am – 4:30 pm Venue: TU Dublin, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, D07 H6K8 Join our panel of experts to discover…
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26 Nov 2024

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

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Harps Together: Lá na Cruite │ Harp Day 2022 Gala Concert

Join Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland to celebrate Lá na Cruite │ Harp Day 2022 with Moya Brennan and her band, featuring harper Cormac De Barra, Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin on…
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16 Oct 2024

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Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin 1

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Séamus Ó Flatharta, Aisling Ennis and Aileen Kennedy with the Wexford Harp Ensemble

Wexford Harp Ensemble and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland present a Musical Celebration on Lá na Cruite │ Harp Day 2022. Séamus Ó Flatharta Séamus was born into a village…
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15 Oct 2024

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

Edward Bunting: The Dublin Connection

This special Lá na Cruite | Harp Day lecture by Dr. Mary Louise O‘Donnell is interspersed with harp music from harper Dr. Teresa O’Donnell and sets the scene for musical…
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15 Oct 2024

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National Library of Ireland, Dublin 2

Aideen Barry’s Oblivion / Seachmalltacht / ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᔪᓐᓃᖅᑐᑦ

Aideen Barry’s Oblivion / Seachmalltacht / ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᔪᓐᓃᖅᑐᑦ Living Canvas, Wilton Park, Dublin 2 Lá na Cruite | Harp Day, Saturday 15 October, 12-4pm A video iteration of Aideen Barry’s multimedia…
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15 Oct 2024

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Living Canvas, Dublin 2

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Russborough

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival, with the support of Wicklow Arts Office, are delighted to present an afternoon of family-friendly harp performances to…
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15 Oct 2024

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Russborough House, Blessington

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LÁ NA CRUITE | HARP DAY – 15th October 2022

This year Lá na Cruite │ Harp Day takes place on Saturday 15th October 2022 and we’re calling on harpers, promoters, teachers and music-lovers to join us by planning a…
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15 Oct 2024

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Harp Day Celebration at glór

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and glór present a celebration of harping on the eve of Harp Day. With Aisling Lyons (harp), Dale McKay (handpan), Elaine Hogan (harp), Sheila Garry…
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14 Oct 2024

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

SUMMER HARPS at Clifden | 19 Sept 2022

SUMMER HARPS at Clifden Monday 19 September 2022, 1pm Christ Church Clifden Clifden Arts Festival in partnership with Cruit Éireann Harp Ireland presents Summer Harps at Clifden Experience some of…
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19 Sep 2024

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Christ Church Clifden, Clifden

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Music in Monkstown | Sat 10 September 2022

Join us for MUSIC IN MONKSTOWN at Monkstown Parish Church, Co. Dublin, on Saturday 10 September, 3pm. Featuring Séamus Ó Flatharta, Aisling Ennis and Aileen Kennedy with the Wexford Harp…
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10 Sep 2024

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St Patrick’s Church, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, Dublin

HARPS FOR HERITAGE 2022 | The Schoolhouse Muckross

Harp Ireland presents HARPS FOR HERITAGE 2022 at The Schoolhouse, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms, Killarney on Sunday 21st August, at 7:30pm. Featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh with Chris Newman…
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21 Aug 2024

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Muckross Schoolhouse, Co. Kerry

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Belfast TradFest | Session on Raidió Fáilte | Úna Monaghan

Belfast TradFest presents Belfast TradFest SESSION TRAIL Raidio Fáilte, An Lon Dubh coffee shop, featuring Úna Monaghan, Briege Quinn & Aaron O’Hagan Friday 29th JULY, 1pm Raidió Fáilte is an…
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29 Jul 2024

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An Lon Dubh, Belfast, Belfast

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Belfast TradFest | Tá Bean in Éirinn

Tá Bean in Éirinn at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich Thursday 28th July, doors 7:30pm Concert in Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich featuring Síle Denvir, Angelina Carberry, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Muireann Nic…
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28 Jul 2024

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An culturlann, Belfast, Belfast

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Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th Centuries with Máire Ní Cathasaigh

Belfast TradFest presents ‘Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th Centuries’ with Máire Ní Cathasaigh An exploration of some of the extensive repertoire not composed by Carolan (A Workshop…
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27 Jul 2024

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Ulster University Belfast, Belfast

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Belfast TradFest 2022

Belfast TradFest kicks off on 23 – 29 July 2022 with a jam-packed week of traditional music, song and dance, with some of the best traditional musicians, singers & dancers…
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26 Jul 2024

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Áras Mhic Mhic Reachtain, Belfast

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Belfast TradFest | The Art of Carolan | Máire Ní Chathasaigh

“The Art of Carolan” with Máire Ní Cathasaigh at Ulster University, Belfast Date | Monday 25th July Time | 16:00 Location | Ulster University, Belfast Ticket £5 at  “The Art…
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25 Jul 2024

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Belfast TradFest Harp Masterclass with Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Síle Denvir

Harp masterclasses with Tutors Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Síle Denvir 25th – 29th JULY SUMMER SCHOOL HARP MASTERCLASSES £130 https://www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com/music-master-classes-summer-2022/fiddle-music-masterclass-ekd5e-p8hhr-xkmh8
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25 - 29 Jul 2024

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Harps Alive | Edward Bunting Remembered | Mt Jerome Cemetery

Harps Alive | A Graveside Commemoration of Edward Bunting Edward Bunting died in Dublin on 21st December 1843 aged 70. He was buried in Mt Jerome Cemetery, Dublin. He died…
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24 Jul 2024

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Mount Jerome 158 Harold’s Cross Road D6W HY98 Dublin,

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Harps Alive | Edward Bunting: The Dublin Connection

Harps Alive | Edward Bunting: The Dublin Connection Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin | Sunday 24 July (1pm) Adm free Dr Mary Louise O‘Donnell sets the scene for musical life in Dublin…
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24 Jul 2024

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Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin

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Learn the Harp – Free Open Session at Bessbrook Community Centre

Learn the Harp – Free Open Session at Bessbrook Community Centre, Co. Down. Friday 22 July at 2-3pm or 7-8pm This free open session will allow you to try the…
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22 Jul 2024

Somerset Folk Harp Festival, New Jersey | 21-24 July

Somerset Folk Harp Festival 2022 – In-person and Online in 2022 Somerset will be back On-site and In-person in Parsippany New Jersey and simultaneously Online on Zoom July 21-24.  You…
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21 - 24 Jul 2024

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Sheraton Parsippany,

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Harps Alive Gala concert – A tribute to the Belfast Harp Orchestra

Harps Alive Gala concert – A tribute to the Belfast Harp Orchestra featuring the following artists:  Kathleen Loughnane, Cormac Cannon, Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Cormac De Barra, Aileen Kennedy, Teresa O’Donnell, Mary Louise…
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17 Jul 2024

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St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, Belfast

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Harps Alive | From Mayo to Belfast – Harper Hugh Higgins’s story with Laoise Kelly

From Mayo to Belfast – Harper Hugh Higgins’s story with Laoise Kelly Winner of the TG 4 Gradam na Bliana, Laoise Kelly journeys with harper, Hugh Higgins from Mayo to…
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17 Jul 2024

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The Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts, Belfast

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Harps Alive | “Seinnigí Linn le Cormac de Barra

Seinnigí Linn le Cormac de Barra:Ceardlann Cruite agus Ceolchoirm:  Internationally acclaimed harper Cormac De Barra invites you to a workshop at An Chultúrlann in Belfast. No matter what your standard,…
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17 Jul 2024

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An culturlann, Belfast, Belfast

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Harps Alive | Harp Moments: Sharing our Harp Music

Harp Moments: Sharing Our Harp Music featuring harpers Luke Webb, Eilis Lavelle & Lauren O’Neill St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, 9 Princes Dock Street, Belfast Sunday, July 17,  12:00 pm –…
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17 Jul 2024

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St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, Belfast

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Harps Alive : 230 Years a-harping with renowned Irish Harpers

Harps Alive Commemorative Concert : From then to now: 230 years a-harping with renowned Irish Harpers Saturday, July 16, 2022, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. A Commemorative Concert at the…
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16 Jul 2024

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First Presbyterian Curch, Rosemary Street, Belfast

Harps Alive | Discovering the secrets of the Early Irish Harp

Harps Alive | Discovering the secrets of the Early Irish Harp with Simon Chadwick and Sylvia Crawford   Clifton House, Belfast, BT15 1ES Sat, July 16, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Donations…
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16 Jul 2024

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Clifton House, Belfast, BT15 1ES,

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Harps Alive | Belfast Harpers Assembly Gathering

Belfast Harpers Assembly Gathering – A gathering in support of the case for taking the Assembly Rooms into public ownership for cultural use. First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street, Belfast Saturday,…
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16 Jul 2024

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

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Harps Alive | Northern Stars: Meet 3 shining lights of Irish harping:

Northern Stars: Meet 3 shining lights of Irish harping: Ciara Taaffe, Gráinne Meyer and Adam O’Neill First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street, Belfast Saturday, July 16, 1:00 pm – 2:00…
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16 Jul 2024

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

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Harps Alive | The A-Z of Harp-Making

The A-Z of Harp-Making with Brian Waugh and harper Katy Bustard   Shankill Road Library, 298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Donations welcome. Register…
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16 Jul 2024

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Shankill Road Library, 298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 2BN,

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Harps Alive | Harps are Fun!: Children’s harp workshop

Harps are Fun!: Children’s harp workshop with harper, Sharon Carroll   Turas, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF Sat, July 16, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Adm. free. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/harps-are-fun-childrens-harp-workshop-with-harper-shar
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16 Jul 2024

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BT4 1AF,

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Harps Alive | Strike up the Harp: Lauren O’Neill and Fiddle player Eugene McKenna at the Deer’s Head, Belfast

Harps Alive | Strike up the Harp: Lauren O’Neill and Fiddle player Eugene McKenna at the Deer’s Head, Belfast Join harper Lauren O’Neill and fiddle player Eugene McKenna for tunes…
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15 Jul 2024

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The Deer’s Head, Belfast BT1 1FP

Harps Alive Festival Launch at the Linen Hall Library Belfast

Official Launch of the Harps Alive Festival and Pamphlet Launch. Launch of Harps Alive Festival by Reclaim the Enlightenment and Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland Launch of Gatherings of Irsh Harpers…
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15 Jul 2024

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

Harps Alive | Denis Hempson, the Harper and his Legacy presented by M Doherty & F Pegrum

Harps Alive │An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin Celebrating the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly This is a joint project with the National Trust to commemorate the 1792 Harp Assembly….
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09 Jul 2024

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National Trust – Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne Mussenden Road Castlerock BT51 4RP United Kingdom,

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Harps Alive | Denis Hempson, the Harper and his Legacy presented by Mark Doherty & Fiona Pengrum

Harps Alive | Denis Hempson, the Harper and his Legacy presented by Mark Doherty & Fiona Pegrum A look at the legacy of 16th century harper Denis Hempson with Mark…
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09 Jul 2024

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Mussenden Temple, Derry

Harps Alive | A Tribute to Harper Denis Hempson

The opening event (invitation only) of Harps Alive Festival – A Tribute to Harper Denis Hempson at St. Aidan’s Church at 3pm Saturday 9 July. Lecture by Niall Comer, Harp…
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09 Jul 2024

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St Aidan’s Church, Limavady BT49 0JD

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2022 | 2 – 10 July

SCOIL SAMHRAIDH WILLIE CLANCY 2022 The 50th Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy takes place from 2nd to 10th July. This significant date will be marked by the return of a full…
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02 - 10 Jul 2024

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Miltown Malbay,

An Chúirt Chruitireachta | International Festival for Irish Harp 2022

HARP FESTIVAL 2022 An Chúirt Chruitireachta, International Festival for Irish Harp takes place from Thursday 30th June to Saturday 2nd July at An Grianán, Termonfechin, Co. Louth. Cairde na Cruite…
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30 Jun - 02 Jul 2024

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An Grianán, Louth

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Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance

Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance June 20th – July 1st, 2022 www.blas.ie The Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance returns to…
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20 Jun - 01 Jul 2024

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Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick, Limerick

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Smithfield Fleadh 2022

Smithfield Fleadh takes place on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June 2022. On Sunday at 2-3pm Harp Ireland presents The Triad Harp Trio feat. Fiona Gryson, Rachel Duffy and Síofra…
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18 - 19 Jun 2024

SUMMER HARPS at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry

Harp Ireland presents Summer Harps at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Doire. Comóradh Cruite le THE HENRY GIRLS, MICHAEL ROONEY, LAUREN O’NEILL, THE DERRY HARP ENSEMBLE agus UU TRAD SOC. Friday 17th…
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17 Jun 2024

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Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry, Derry

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Harps for Dearbhail Concert Broadcast

Harps for Dearbhail Concert featuring Michael Rooney, Gráinne Hambly with Brian McNamara, Martin Donohoe with Karen McMahon, Cormac de Barra, Aisling Ennis and Fiona Gryson with the Meath Harp Ensemble…
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28 May 2024

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Tuamgraney Harp Festival

The Tuamgraney Harp Festival – 13th to 15th of May 2022. Featuring Harp, Concertina & Fiddle Workshops, Festival Competitions and Festival Concerts. Join harpers Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Catriona McKay and Niamh…
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13 - 15 May 2024

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Tuamgraney, Co Clare,

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ONLINE COURSE FOR HARP TEACHERS

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents a 4-week online, interactive course (via Zoom) for Harp Teachers, in association with Dr Liz Doherty PhD, BMus, NTF, SFHEA and I Teach Trad…
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03 May 2024

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)nline on Zoom,

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Alannah Thornburgh and The Wall Sisters | Séamus Ennis Arts Centre | 30 April

Ardán: Alannah Thornburgh and The Wall Sisters The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Saturday 30th April 2022 Doors: 8:00pm, Commences: 8:30pm Admission: (In Advance) €13 at https://www.tseac.ie/event/ardan-alannah-thornburgh/ On April 30, 2022…
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30 Apr 2024

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Seamus Ennis Centre, Co. Dublin

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Harps for Dearbhail

Harps for Dearbhail Sunday 24 April, 3pm St. John the Baptist Church, Nobber, Co. Meath Featuring Michael Rooney • Gráinne Hambly with Brian McNamara (Uilleann Pipes) • Martin Donohoe (Button…
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24 Apr 2024

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HHSI Harper’s Gathering & Meet the Tutors

Join the Historical Harp Society of Ireland for April Harpers’ Gathering, and meet the spring tutors for Acadamh na gCláirseach–Academy of Early Irish Harp. Sunday, 24 April, 2:00 – 4:00 PM…
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20 Apr 2024

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HARP IRELAND | LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG 2022 Concert on YouTube at 5pm

A celebration of Irish harp music featuring some of the best of Irish harping broadcasts on St. Patrick’s day on our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/HarpIreland). Included in the concert are Zoe…
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17 Mar 2024

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https://www.youtube.com/c/harpireland,

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HARPS FOR ALL on International Women’s Day

Harp Ireland broadcasts a celebration video for International Women’s Day 2022 on Tuesday 8 March 2022 #IWD2022 The video features a collection of some of our finest women harpers: Niamh…
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08 Mar 2024

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https://www.youtube.com/c/harpireland,

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Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman | 5 March | Lancashire, UK

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman | 5 March | Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK Saturday 5 March, 7:30pm Whalley Village Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9TD Concert featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh (harp)…
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05 Mar 2024

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Whalley Village Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire, Lancashire

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Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School ‘Tune a Week’ feat. Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín

Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School Facebook page will feature ‘A Tune a Week for 10 Weeks’ with the opportunity to learn a tune/song/set of steps each week for 10 weeks!…
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01 Mar 2024

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Harp Workshop with Rachel Duffy | Wicklow Town Comhaltas

Wicklow Town Comhaltas’ first Traditional Music Workshop day takes place on Sunday 27th of February at the De la Salle Centre, Wicklow Town with harp tuition by Rachel Duffy. Applications…
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27 Feb 2024

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De la Salle Centre, Wicklow Town,

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman | Spring Bank Arts Centre, Derbyshire, UK

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman | Spring Bank Arts Centre, Derbyshire, UK Saturday 26 February, 7:30pm Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire Tickets at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/531586 The…
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26 Feb 2024

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Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, Derbyshire

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Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh | 23-27 February

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh | 23-27 February A traditional music school held in Ballyferriter on the Dingle Peninsula Co. Kerry, Ireland including music, singing and dancing workshops,…
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23 - 27 Feb 2024

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Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Corca Dhuibhne, Co. Chiarraí,

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Triona Marshall Harpist + Martin Tourish, Music Generation Laois | Sunday 20 February

Triona Marshall Harpist + Martin Tourish The Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra – The Impossible Dream The Harpettes Free concert, 3pm, Sunday 20 February Mountmellick Community Arts Centre No advance…
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20 Feb 2024

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Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, Mountmellick

Music in Monkstown” Concert | Saturday 19 February, 8pm | YouTube Stream

Recorded at Monkstown Parish Church in September, “Music in Monkstown” featuring Rachel Duffy & Bray Harp Ensemble, Cormac de Barra and Anne Marie O’Farrell, will be streamed at 8pm on…
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19 Feb 2024

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https://www.youtube.com/c/harpireland,

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Belfast TradFest | Elaine Hogan & Padraig Rynne | 19 February

Belfast TradFest 2022 Concert: TRIP | Elaine Hogan & Padraig Rynne Saturday 19th February 2022 Doors: 19:30 Venue: The Black Box, Belfast Unreserved seating, 
Over 18s only Booking: https://www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com/concerts-2022/2000-saturday-19th-feb-c
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19 Feb 2024

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The Black Box, Belfast, Belfast

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Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman | St Peter’s Church, Malvern, Worcestershire

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman at St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh, Malvern, Worcestershire Saturday, 19 February 2022, 7:30pm Venue : St. Peter’s Church, Cowleigh Bank Road, Cowleigh Bank Road, Cowleigh,…
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19 Feb 2024

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St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh, Malvern, Worcestershire,

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Exhibition of the Original Bunting Manuscripts | Saturday 19th February

Exhibition of the Original Bunting Manuscripts Saturday 19th February 12 pm | Queens University Belfast, Special Collections/Archive | Free event Special Collections & Archives at Queen’s University Belfast has held…
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19 Feb 2024

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Queens University Belfast, Belfast

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Remembering Bunting Festival | Belfast | 18- 19 February 2022

Remembering Bunting Festival | Belfast | 18- 19 February 2022 Download the brochure here Friday 18th February Exploring our shared culture – A series of talks centred around culture and…
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18 Feb 2024

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Belfast,

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St Brigid’s Day – The Casey Sisters

Come and Celebrate St Brigid’s Day with the renowned Casey Sisters! Sunday 30 January 2022 Doors 7.00pm, Starts 7.30pm Tickets: £20/18 The Casey sisters from West Cork – fiddler /…
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30 Jan 2024

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Irish Cultural Centre, London

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Pioneers and Trailblazers: Women in Irish Harping and Song

St Brigid’s Day Celebrations: Pioneers and Trailblazers: Women in Irish Harping and Song January 29, 2022 5:00 pm EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum Tickets €15 at https://tradfesttemplebar.com/event/st-brigids-day-celebrations-pioneers-and-trailblazers-women-in-irish-h
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29 Jan 2024

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EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum, Dublin

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Templebar Trad Fest | 26-30 January

Templebar Trad Fest Concerts featuring Seamus Ó Flaharta, Brídín, The Henry Girls, Laoise Kelly, Michelle Mulcahy and more. All details at https://tradfesttemplebar.com/ Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta Thursday January 27…
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26 - 30 Jan 2024

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Templebar, Dublin 2,

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Online Broadcast of Harps for Heritage at Muckross | Oíche Nollag na mBan

Harp Ireland will broadcast ‘Harps for Heritage’ at the Schoolhouse, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms, Killarney on Oíche Nollag na mBan, 6th January 2022. This wonderful concert was recorded…
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06 Jan 2024

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