Dear young harpers (up to 35) The World Harp Congress warmly invites you to join them on a journey into the modern sound of the...
Harps at Tradfest 2026
Catch wonderful harp performances throughout Tradfest 2026. Concert: Aoibhe Kettle Date: 23 January 2026 Time: 1pm Venue: The Cobblestone, 77 King St N, Smithfield, Dublin, D07 TP22 Concert: Grainne Hambly…
23 - 25 Jan 2026
Féile na Tána 2026 – Festival Launch Concert
Seoladh na Féile / Festival Launch Concert Featuring Liam O Maonlaí, Vincent Woods and the Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland All-Island Ensemble. The ensemble, led by harper Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill, presents Anáil Ársa…
Féile na Tána Commission Concert
Ceolchoirm Coimisiúin Féile na Tána | Féile na Tána Commission Concert Comh-léirithe ag Cruit Éireann agus Féile na Tána | Jointly-presented by Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland & Féile na Tána World…
Anne-Marie O’Farrell at St Brigid’s Festival – The Irish Composers Collective: ‘Sounds of Spring’
The Irish Composers Collective presents ‘Songs of Spring’, a lunchtime concert of exciting new chamber music for harp, cello and soprano, taking place against the beautiful backdrop of the National…
The Irish Consort
Join us in the beautiful Pepper Canister Church for a unique evening with The Irish Consort, directed by Siobhán Armstrong. This concert explores the role of the early Irish harp…
Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Michael Rooney & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Michael Rooney and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh open our 2026 Sugar Club Harp Sessions. Both artists are leading figures in Irish traditional music and bring a distinctive blend of creativity, musicianship…
An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2026 | Early Bird Offer February 1st
Cairde na Cruite’s annual summer festival runs from Sunday 28th June to Friday 3rd July 2026. The full programme will be announced in early 2026. Book your place here: https://forms.gle/TWj11be8wva5Kc9E7…
28 Jun - 03 Jul 2026
Féile na Tána 2026 – Festival Launch Concert
Seoladh na Féile / Festival Launch Concert Featuring Liam O Maonlaí, Vincent Woods and the Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland All-Island Ensemble. The ensemble, led by harper Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill, presents Anáil Ársa…
Féile na Tána Commission Concert
Ceolchoirm Coimisiúin Féile na Tána | Féile na Tána Commission Concert Comh-léirithe ag Cruit Éireann agus Féile na Tána | Jointly-presented by Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland & Féile na Tána World…
New events listed soon. Watch this space!
Féile na Tána 2026 – Festival Launch Concert
Seoladh na Féile / Festival Launch Concert Featuring Liam O Maonlaí, Vincent Woods and the Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland All-Island Ensemble. The ensemble, led by harper Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill, presents Anáil Ársa…
Féile na Tána Commission Concert
Ceolchoirm Coimisiúin Féile na Tána | Féile na Tána Commission Concert Comh-léirithe ag Cruit Éireann agus Féile na Tána | Jointly-presented by Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland & Féile na Tána World…
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!
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!
Harps at Tradfest 2026
Catch wonderful harp performances throughout Tradfest 2026. Concert: Aoibhe Kettle Date: 23 January 2026 Time: 1pm Venue: The Cobblestone, 77 King St N, Smithfield, Dublin, D07 TP22 Concert: Grainne Hambly…
23 - 25 Jan 2026
Aisling Lyons at Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair
Beidh Aisling Lyons mar theagascóir cruite ag Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair na bliana seo. Aisling Lyons as this year’s harp tutor at Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair. Book your place here:…
28 - 31 Dec 2026
World Harp Congress – Submit Your Video
Dear young harpers (up to 35) The World Harp Congress warmly invites you to join them on a journey into the modern sound of the harp. You can choose any…
19 - 31 Dec 2026
Music on the Farm Concerts – Maria Matthews (soprano) and Fiona Gryson (harp)
Maria Matthews (soprano) and Fiona Gryson (harp) Maria Matthews is an Irish soprano and honours graduate of the TU Dublin Conservatoire of Music and Drama. She also holds a Master…
Sonóir : Celebrating Harps
This stellar event brings together some of Ireland’s finest harpers and musicians for an unforgettable evening of music. We are thrilled to present the world premiere of Sonóir, Cruit…
Harp Makers Symposium 2025
Come along to Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s gathering of harp makers on Sunday 16th November 11am-4pm in the Irish Institute of Music and Song, Balbriggan. Take the opportunity to meet some…
16 Nov 2026
Irish Institute of Music and Song,
The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Catriona McKay and Chris Stout
Our Sugar Club Harp Sessions concert on Saturday 15th November features Catriona McKay and Chris Stout. Join us on Saturday, 15th November at The Sugar Club for an unforgettable night of…
Music on the Farm Concerts – Alannah Thornburgh (harp)
Alannah Thornburgh (harp) 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…
Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: New Connections Harp Concert
Sunday 19th October 7pm The ‘New Connections Harp Concert’ is a presentation of newly composed music written by Dr Fiana Ní Chonaill in collaboration with Gráinne Fitzgibbon and Nora Casey….
Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr
glór are delighted to welcome Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr. TG4 Gradam Ceoil Amhránaí na Bliana (Singer of the Year) 2023, Síle Denvir is a sean-nós singer and harper from…
Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Ed Reavy Traditional Music Festival 2025 Concert
Harpers Lauren Ní Néill, Colm McGonigle and Sabina McCague and the Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan Harp Ensemble play support at the Ed Reavy Traditional Music Festival Saturday night concert featuring Ryan…
Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Michael Rooney & June McCormack, Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble, Rachael Dooley
Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland and Music Generation Louth present an evening of harping to celebrate Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2025 on Saturday October 18th. Returning to The Oriel Centre Dundalk…
Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Aisling Lyons in glór Ennis
Aisling Lyons, multi-award winning musician and composer from County Clare 2.30pm in the foyer of glór theatre, Ennis. Aisling has been described as one of traditional music’s finest musicians by…
Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Causeway Harp School and Hampsey Harp School
Join Causeway Harp School and Hamsey Harp School in their celebration of Lá na Cruite|Harp Day 2025 for a day of workshops for all levels, followed by performances in The…
18 Oct 2026
Garvagh Community Building,
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 our “Harpers in the Honan” concert, on Tuesday the 14th of October at 7.30pm. This…
14 Oct 2026
Honan Chapel, UCC, Cork
Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Amhráin, Cláirseach agus Dánta
Join local Greystones musician and multi-award winning sean-nós singer and harpist Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin for a wonderful free afternoon concert of harpers’ songs, traditional Irish songs, music and poetry in…
11 Oct 2026
Greystones Library, Greystones
Music in Calary – Triona and Thomas Charles Marshall
Music in Calary is delighted to welcome back famous Irish harpist Triona Marshall together with her brother, Thomas Charles Marshall who plays the Satsuma Biwa and performs traditional Japanese singing. They will play a…
10 Oct 2026
Calary Church, Wicklow
Music on the Farm Concerts – Les Masques: Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington (flute), Arnaud Ghillebaert (viola), Rosanna Moore (harp)
Les Masques: Jacqueline Cordova-Arrington (flute), Arnaud Ghillebaert (viola), Rosanna Moore (harp) Internationally-renowned trio, Les Masques have prepared an exciting and uplifting programme of classical music for flute, viola and harp. Not to be…
Celebrating the Early Harp with Maria Cleary and Tara Viscardi
Join us for an unforgettable evening of harp music in the historic surroundings of St. Mary’s Cathedral, featuring two exceptional harp players, Maria Christina Cleary and Tara Viscardi, in a…
Harps in Castles – Kathleen Loughnane, Catriona Cannon, Cormac Cannon and Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha
Rooted in the living traditions of Irish music and poetry, this special evening brings together some of Ireland’s most respected voices and musicians. Kathleen Loughnane is celebrated for her evocative…
Irish Harping: Heritage and Hereafter ICTMD Harp Symposium
Join us on Thursday, 25 September, at University of Galway, Ireland. This symposium is a collaboration between Harp Ireland, the International Council for Traditions of Music & Dance (ICTMD) Ireland…
The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Úna Monaghan, Éanna Monaghan & Paddy Glackin
The Sugar Club Harp Sessions feature the most exciting harpers – some with friends – who are pushing the boundaries of Irish harping. Our Sugar Club Harp Sessions concert on Saturday…
The Ploughing Championships
The Triad Harp Trio: Rachel Duffy, Fiona Gryson and Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill All three harpers will be performing throughout the day and will be facilitating ‘Hands on Harps’ where attendees will…
Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo at The Linenhall Castlebar
Join us for an evening of music that brings together some of Ireland’s finest harpers in a celebration of tradition, creativity, and connection. Experience the artistry of Mayo’s own Gráinne…
Hugh Higgins: A Mayo Harper and his Music with harper Laoise Kelly
Join acclaimed harper Laoise Kelly for an afternoon exploring the life and legacy of Hugh Higgins, the blind harper from County Mayo who was one of eleven harpers to perform…
Reverb by Luail, featuring Lisa Canny
Movement and melody collide in an electrifying celebration of legacy, live music, and movement by choreographer Sarah Golding with music by multi-instrumentalist Lisa Canny. This high-energy performance combines powerful physicality…
Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo
Harps Alive| An Chruit Bheo takes place Sept 6-14th in Limerick, Tralee, Castlebar, Dublin and Wexford. Sept 8th – 14th Harp exchange between Coolcappa National School Limerick and St Johnʼs…
06 - 12 Sep 2026
Electric Picnic
We are thrilled to be programming three nights of our foremost harpers at Electric Picnic – a first for Harp Ireland. Be sure to join us at Croí, Friday 29th…
Harps for Heritage: Sharing the Tunes
Experience Irish music and dance live and take part in a fun and family-friendly afternoon with Irish harpers and their friends. Join Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland in the beautiful surroundings of…
Dublin City Fleadh
Catch our harp performance on 4-5pm August 23rd at Puball Éigse at Dublin City Fleadh with harpers Luke Webb, Rachael Dooley, Emer Ní Scolaí, and Cormac De Barra.
Music on the Farm Concerts Scott Flanigan (piano) & Gráinne Meyer (harp)
What happens when two different musical worlds collide? Jazz pianist Scott Flanigan and traditional harpist Gráinne Meyer come together to explore what happens when jazz meets trad! Harpist and Pianist…
Harps Together
Harps Together Concert at the O’Carolan Harp Festival, Keadue Cormac de Barra & Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Laoise Kelly, and local Roscommon harpers. Friday 1 August, 9pm St Ronan’s Hall, Keadue Tickets…
Belfast Tradfest
Belfast TradFest includes a variety of events for all ages including masterclasses, concerts, talks, lectures, sessions, céilís, solo highland piping competition, festival clubs & more. This year’s festival includes Harp…
Janet Harbison Donegal Ireland Harp Summer School Week 3
June 1 – 7 & July 6 -12: ADULTS ONLY The Adult Only weeks are for players over the age of 18, of all levels and abilities – featuring a…
Music on the Farm Concerts – Harp Ensemble Extravaganza
Harp Ensemble Extravaganza Join us for a fun afternoon of harp ensemble music performing a variety of Irish traditional, folk and classical repertoire! Our concert series features performances of classical,…
Janet Harbison Donegal Ireland Harp Summer School Week 2
June 1 – 7 & July 6 -12: ADULTS ONLY The Adult Only weeks are for players over the age of 18, of all levels and abilities – featuring a…
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2025
Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, The Willie Clancy Summer School, a major traditional Irish music, song and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland with instrument and dance…
Live at Rathfarnham Castle
Live at Rathfarnham Castle Ruth O’Hara (harp) and Martina Rosaria O’Connell (flute) 29 June 2025 Enjoy an afternoon of exquisite French music including renowned works by Fauré, Debussy and Saint-Saëns….
An Chúirt Cruitireachta | Harp Festival 2025
Cairde na Cruite International Harp Festival Sunday 29th June – Friday 4th July 2025. Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland, in partnership with Cairde na Cruite, is pleased to sponsor two harpers a…
29 Jun - 04 Jul 2026
An Grianán, Louth
Janet Harbison Donegal Ireland Harp Summer School Week 1
June 1 – 7 & July 6 -12: ADULTS ONLY The Adult Only weeks are for players over the age of 18, of all levels and abilities – featuring a…
Cornelius Lyons Harp Summer School
Join us at Teach Siamsa Finuge (V92 WE22) for a weekend of inspiring harp classes, talks, informal sessions and concerts. This weekend, led by renowned harpist Janet Harbison, is perfect…
20 - 22 Jun 2026
Teach Siamsa Finuge,
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Connecting Harps Concert
Join us for a spellbinding evening of music and poetry in the atmospheric setting of St George’s Church. Connecting Harps brings together some of Ireland’s most celebrated harpers and musicians…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Manifestation at the Assembly Rooms
Save the Assembly Rooms The Assembly Rooms is the oldest public building in Belfast, dating back to 1769. It lay at the centre of eighteenth century social life. It was…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Advanced Irish Harp Workshop with Michael Rooney
Michael Rooney is a highly acclaimed composer and harpist, recognized for his extraordinary contributions to Irish traditional music. Known for his deep understanding of the harp and as a composer…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Early Irish Harp Workshop with Aoibheann Devlin
Would you like to learn more about the early Irish harp, or try out on a copy of an ancient Irish harp and be taught a tune? Join Aoibheann Devlin‘s…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Harp Workshop (Intermediate Level) with Sharon Carroll
Sharon Carroll is an experienced harp teacher and the Director of the Carroll School of Harp and Sonas Harp Ensemble in Newry. She is also a harp tutor for Music…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Harps North Concert
An enchanting evening of traditional and contemporary harp music at Harps North, featuring acclaimed pedal harpist Rosie Murphy alongside leading traditional harpers Éilis Lavelle, Colm McGonigle, and Lauren O’Neill. This…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Lecture
Lecture: Valentine Rennie – The Celebrated Professor of the Irish Harp. Valentine Rennie, a remarkable musician, was one of the foremost entertainers of Georgian Ireland. Initially a student of the…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Harping Fun for all the Family with Sharon Carroll
Harper Sharon Carroll invites children to come along to be spellbound by enchanting harp sounds and intriguing stories. This is an hour out for all the family. You might even…
Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast
Join us in Belfast for a feast of harping at Harps Alive 2025. Learn from some of our great harpers. Enrol in our free workshops to experience the magic of…
11 - 14 Jun 2026
First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,
Janet Harbison Donegal Ireland Harp Summer School Week 1
June 1 – 7 & July 6 -12: ADULTS ONLY The Adult Only weeks are for players over the age of 18, of all levels and abilities – featuring a…
NASC Harp Symposium: Harps for All
NASC: Harps for All at The Lark, Balbriggan. May 25 2025, 9.30am – 4.30pm Admission €25 Concessions €20 at eventbrite.ie How can we create more opportunities for more people to…
Harp Sessions at The Sugar Club | Gemma Doherty and Alannah Thornburg
The Sugar Club Harp Sessions features the most exciting, cool harpers – some with friends – who are pushing the boundaries of Irish harping. Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish…
IBO YOUNG ARTIST RECITAL: TARA VISCARDI
IBO Associate Artist Tara Viscardi performs a programme of music from early Ireland and Europe, on the Baroque triple harp. Music includes pieces by Monteverdi, Carolan, Strozzi and Purcell, as…
18 May 2026
The Sugarloaf Sessions, hosted by TuneClub
We’re excited to invite adult students to be part of a new experience in traditional Irish music, The Sugarloaf Sessions, hosted by TuneClub, a festival combining digital and physical learning….
Harp and Flute Concert with Ruth O’Hara and Martina Rosaria O’Connell
Thursday, 24 April 2025, 1.20pm St Ann’s Church Dawson Street Programme Gabriel Fauré Sicilienne Berceuse Claude Debussy Arabesque La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin Clair de Lune Syrinx En…
24 Apr 2026
Harp Recital with Ruth O’Hara
Hear well know pieces such as Clair de Lune – Debussy, Red is the Rose – Trad Irish, Eleanor Plunkett – O’Carolan, Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter & City of Stars…
Tuamgraney Harp Festival 2025
Save the Date – 4th – 6th April 2025 The Tuamgraney Harp Festival was started in 2016 in the village of Tuamgraney. The festival runs overs two days and aims…
New Music Dublin 2025 Lunchtime Concert: Berginald presents Bombast!
Chelsea Sharpe, violin Giammaria Tesei, viola TBC, cello Fiona Gryson, harp Berginald Rash, clarinet Greg Crowley, bassoon Hannah Miller, horn Patrick Nolan, percussion John Doyle, conductor Ishmael Claxton, visual artist…
“The Singing Harps” with Claire Roche
“The Singing Harps” The John Field Room National Concert Hall Dublin . The programme will include favourite Irish songs with harp accompaniment, such as ‘Eileen Óg’, ‘The Galway Girl’, etc….
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman Concert at Bevens Hall
Free admission – concert sponsored by Renate Rosenthal in memory of her late husband, Robert L Campbell Find out more
09 Mar 2026
Bevens Hall, Batesville
Little Rock Folk Club presents Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
The pioneering partnership of one of the UKs finest and most influential acoustic guitarists (fROOTS) with the doyenne of Irish harpers (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY) and an absolute legend (THE IRISH…
Celebrating Traditions of Music: ICTMD Ireland 20th Anniversary Concert
ICTMD Ireland 20th Anniversary Concert: Celebrating Traditions of Music Join us for a special concert celebrating intersections of music traditions from Ireland, Ghana, Peru and India with performances from DCU…
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman. The University of St. Thomas, Texas
Concert sponsored by the University of St. Thomas William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies Free admission and open to the public. Attendance is on a first come, first served…
Folk on the Moor with Chris Newman and Máire Ní Chathasaigh
Both musical supremos, Chris Newman and Máire Ní Chathasaigh, combine effortlessly and will wow you with their dexterity and sublime musicianship. Chris’s playing on guitar has variously been described as…
The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Harpanno
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 2025 and feature innovative, cutting-edge…
22 Feb 2026
The Sugar Club, Dublin
Harpissima 2025 at RIAM Dublin | 22-23 February
Harpissima 2025 22-23 February 2025 RIAM – Royal Irish Academy of Music Westland Row, Dublin The event is open to all harpists and students from across Ireland. All activities and…
22 - 23 Feb 2026
Tradfest 2025: Harping Now with Lauren Ní Néill & The Martin Family
Tradfest 2025: Harping Now with Lauren Ní Néill & The Martin Family Irish harping has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past 50 years. Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s CEO,…
22 Jan 2026
Castle Hall at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
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…
14 Dec 2026
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…
08 Dec 2026
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
07 Dec 2026
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…
05 Dec 2026
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
30 Nov - 01 Dec 2026
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.
29 Nov 2026
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…
28 Nov 2026
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…
21 Nov 2026
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…
17 Nov 2026
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…
17 Nov 2026
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…
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…
31 Oct 2026
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…
21 Oct 2026
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
21 Oct 2026
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. …
20 Oct 2026
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…
20 Oct 2026
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…
20 Oct 2026
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…
20 Oct 2026
Teach Siamsa Finuge,
Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Tyneside Irish Festival
Harp Day at Tyneside Irish Festival with Fiana Ní Chonaill Find out more
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
19 Oct 2026
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 |…
19 Oct 2026
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.
19 Oct 2026
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…
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…
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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.
19 Oct 2026
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
19 Oct 2026
TU DUBLIN, Dublin
Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the RIAM
Join us for an afternoon of inspirational harp playing.
19 Oct 2026
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.
19 Oct 2026
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
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…
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….
19 Oct 2026
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.
19 Oct 2026
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…
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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!…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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
19 Oct 2026
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
19 Oct 2026
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:…
19 Oct 2026
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!
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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:…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
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 &…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
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…
19 - 20 Oct 2026
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…
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…
19 Oct 2026
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…
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…
18 Oct 2026
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…
18 Oct 2026
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
18 Oct 2026
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…
17 Oct 2026
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…
15 Oct 2026
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…
13 Oct 2026
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…
06 Oct 2026
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…
28 Sep 2026
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…
28 Sep 2026
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…
28 Sep 2026
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…
21 Sep 2026
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,…
21 Sep 2026
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…
21 Sep 2026
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 &…
20 - 22 Sep 2026
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,…
19 Sep 2026
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…
19 Sep 2026
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…
14 Sep 2026
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…
14 Sep 2026
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…
14 Sep 2026
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…
14 Sep 2026
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…
14 Sep 2026
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…
14 Sep 2026
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…
13 Sep 2026
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….
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…
12 Sep 2026
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…
04 - 08 Sep 2026
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…
01 Sep 2026
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…
24 Aug 2026
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…
24 - 25 Aug 2026
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…
18 Aug 2026
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…
11 Aug 2026
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…
01 Aug 2026
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,…
31 Jul 2026
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…
30 Jul 2026
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…
29 Jul - 02 Aug 2026
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….
27 Jul 2026
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…
27 Jul 2026
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….
26 Jul 2026
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….
26 Jul 2026
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…
26 Jul - 01 Aug 2026
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…
25 Jul 2026
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…
25 Jul 2026
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…
25 Jul 2026
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…
24 Jul 2026
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…
24 Jul 2026
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…
22 - 26 Jul 2026
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…
22 - 26 Jul 2026
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…
21 Jul 2026
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…
21 Jul 2026
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.
20 Jul 2026
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…
17 Jul 2026
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…
15 - 20 Jul 2026
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…
13 Jul 2026
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…
10 Jul 2026
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…
10 Jul 2026
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…
10 Jul 2026
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,…
08 Jul 2026
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…
05 Jul 2026
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…
30 Jun - 05 Jul 2026
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…
30 Jun - 28 Jul 2026
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. …
30 Jun - 07 Jul 2026
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
27 Jun 2026
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
26 Jun 2026
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…
26 Jun 2026
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…
25 Jun 2026
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…
23 Jun 2026
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…
23 Jun 2026
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…
22 Jun 2026
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…
19 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
15 Jun 2026
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…
14 Jun 2026
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.
14 Jun 2026
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…
09 Jun 2026
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…
01 Jun 2026
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 …
30 May 2026
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…
26 May 2026
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.
26 May 2026
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…
25 May 2026
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…
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,…
24 May 2026
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…
24 May 2026
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…
21 May 2026
Merrion Square Park, Dublin
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,…
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…
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…
16 May 2026
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…
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…
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,…
09 - 16 May 2026
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
23 Mar 2026
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,…
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…
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’,…
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…
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…
04 Mar 2026
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…
03 Mar 2026
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…
28 Feb 2026
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…
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…
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…
23 Feb 2026
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…
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…
15 Feb 2026
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…
14 Feb 2026
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…
09 Feb 2026
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…
09 Feb 2026
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…
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…
06 Feb 2026
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….
03 Feb 2026
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…
03 Feb 2026
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…
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…
29 Jan - 02 Feb 2026
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…
28 Jan 2026
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…
28 Jan 2026
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…
28 Jan 2026
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…
27 Jan 2026
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…
27 Jan 2026
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…
27 Jan 2026
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…
27 Jan 2026
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…
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…
26 Jan 2026
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”…
26 Jan 2026
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….
24 Jan 2026
Zoom Meeting,
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…
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…
16 Jan 2026
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…
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…
17 Dec 2026
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
15 Dec 2026
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”…
15 Dec 2026
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…
15 - 22 Dec 2026
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…
14 Dec 2026
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…
08 Dec 2026
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,…
07 Dec 2026
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…
19 Nov 2026
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,…
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…
09 Nov 2026
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…
05 Nov 2026
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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….
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…
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…
21 Oct 2026
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…
21 Oct 2026
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…
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…
16 - 20 Oct 2026
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…
05 Oct 2026
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…
30 Sep 2026
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…
30 Sep 2026
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…
30 Sep 2026
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…
30 Sep 2026
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…
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 |…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
30 Sep 2026
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…
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,…
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…
26 - 27 Aug 2026
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…
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/
28 Jul - 11 Aug 2026
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…
23 - 30 Jul 2026
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
16 Jun 2026
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….
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…
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,…
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…
17 May 2026
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…
13 May 2026
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…
06 May 2026
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…
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,…
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…
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…
28 Apr 2026
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…
28 Apr 2026
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…
28 - 30 Apr 2026
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…
23 Apr 2026
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…
01 - 02 Apr 2026
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…
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…
12 Feb 2026
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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Catch wonderful harp performances throughout Tradfest 2026. Concert: Aoibhe Kettle Date: 23 January 2026 Time: 1pm Venue: The Cobblestone, 77 King St N, Smithfield, Dublin,... |
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Seoladh na Féile / Festival Launch Concert Featuring Liam O Maonlaí, Vincent Woods and the Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland All-Island Ensemble. The ensemble, led by harper Síofra...
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Ceolchoirm Coimisiúin Féile na Tána | Féile na Tána Commission Concert Comh-léirithe ag Cruit Éireann agus Féile na Tána | Jointly-presented by Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland...
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The Irish Composers Collective presents ‘Songs of Spring’, a lunchtime concert of exciting new chamber music for harp, cello and soprano, taking place against the... |
