Summer Harping: Be in with a chance to attend An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2025
Summer Harping
Be in with a chance to attend An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2025
Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland, in partnership with Cairde na Cruite, is pleased to sponsor two harpers a grant of €200 each towards An Chúirt Chruitireachta, the International Festival for Irish Harp in An Grianán, Termonfechin, Co Louth between 29th June and 4th July 2025. This five-day annual harp festival provides a unique opportunity for harpers to gain expert tuition from a range of internationally renowned harpers, immerse themselves within the tradition and meet and socialise with other harpers.
For the past 35 years, An Chúirt Chruitireachta has been at the forefront of Irish harp activity, leading, innovating and supporting the development of harping as well as integrating it with the broader tradition. The festival has introduced young harp players to world renowned Irish harpers of the highest standards, to the early harp tradition, contemporary techniques, repertoire and the singing tradition.
You can find out more about An Chúirt Chruitireachta at https://www.cairdenacruite.com/festival
How to apply:
We welcome applications on an all-island basis, and applicants should be over the age of 11. Selection criteria will be based on style, musicality and general approach.
To apply, please submit:
- A letter clearly marked ‘An Chúirt Chruitireachta’ to info@harpireland.ie telling us why you should be considered;
- Two contrasting pieces (one of which must be a harpers’ tune) in .MOV or .MP4 format.
The deadline for applications is 5.30pm, Monday 31st March 2025.
Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion or socio-economic background. We are eager that submissions reflect the diversity of harping throughout Ireland.
