Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland, is a collective of harp players working together to promote our national instrument, gain recognition for its unique status and secure its sustainability. Enabling inclusive contemporary expression of our 1000-year-old harp tradition is at the heart of what we do.

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Harpers’ Call 2023 – Take the 2-minute Tune Challenge!

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day takes place this year on Saturday 21st October 2023 with performances, workshops, talks and taster sessions planned across Ireland…
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Thomas Connellan Harp Festival

Thomas Connellan Harp Festival Lough Gur Heritage Centre Saturday 16 September Featuring MICHELLE MULCAHY, KATHLEEN LOUGHNANE and EMMA BENSON
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Bunratty Hosts Inaugural Harp Celebration

A unique celebration of the harp and its special place in Irish folklore and culture takes place at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County…
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Events

25 - 29 Sep 2023

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Primary School Harp Recital Series

Harps Alive Belfast Primary School Harp Recital Series…
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30 Sep 2023

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin

Harps Alive Festival 2023 An all-island celebration of…
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30 Sep 2023
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30 Sep 2023

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Masterclass with Richard Allen

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Masterclass with…
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30 Sep 2023

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening: Beart Bunting

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening:…
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30 Sep 2023

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Harping Fun with Sharon Carroll

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Harping Fun…
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Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2023

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day takes place this year on Saturday 21st October 2023. Now in its seventh year and featuring live and online harping events, we invite harpers everywhere to join with us in marking this special day, where harps will resound in all corners of the world.

The theme of our 2023 harp day celebration is Meanma; the morale, the spirit and the pride that harpers have in our harping tradition, which is recognised on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanities. Harpers worldwide can showcase and embody that joy and courage, as together we push the parameters of our harping tradition.

Visit Harp Ireland's YouTube channel to enjoy our Harp Day online programmes at https://www.youtube.com/c/harpireland.

You can support us in our work to promote harping by donating at https://www.harpireland.ie/donate/

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