Scoil na gCláirseach 2024

Scoil na gCláirseach–Festival of Early Irish Harp

26 July – 1 August, 2024

55 workshops, talks, concerts & social occasions in Kilkenny & LIVE online

Discover the world of the exquisite, ancient Gaelic harp in a full schedule of 55 events: concerts,
talks, workshops, social occasions and more. Onsite in Kilkenny city, and LIVE online, 26 July – 1
August, 2024.

Immerse yourself each day with hands-on workshops; presentations on history, repertory, and
instruments; and live Q & A with masters of Irish music traditions. Hear some of Ireland’s, and the
world’s, finest historical and traditional musicians in festival concerts, recreating the glorious sound
world of the early Irish harp.

“Our aim is to share with you the music of the old Irish harpers, exploring as much of their world as
is now possible, using everything from 17th-century manuscripts to cutting-edge, 21st-century
science. Hear, play and sing music familiar to Gaelic chieftains, and in the Great Irish Houses, while
having a hugely enjoyable social week with your fellow festival participants!” says festival director,
Siobhán Armstrong.

For full programme information see here.

Tickets to all events can be found here.