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HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Primary School Harp Recital Series

Harps Alive Belfast Primary School Harp Recital Series 25th-29th September Gaelscoil na bhFál, Braniel Primary School, Botanic Primary School and Hazelwood Integrated Primary School, Belfast Harpers visit local primary schools…
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25 - 29 Sep 2023

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Gaelscoil na bhFál, Belfast, Belfast

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin

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

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Belfast, Belfast

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 Level: No harp…
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30 Sep 2023

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

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 Level: Intermediate Internationally acclaimed harper Gráinne Hambly invites you to a…
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30 Sep 2023

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

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 Level: Intermediate Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents of pedal harp practice,…
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30 Sep 2023

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St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, Belfast

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening: Beart Bunting

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening: Beart Bunting Linenhall Library Saturday 30 September, 11.45-12.45pm Free admission Beart Bunting, directed by Deaglán Ó Mochain. Six of Ireland’s  finest traditional…
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30 Sep 2023

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

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 Dé Sathairn, 30 Mean Fomhair, 1-2 i.n. Saor in Aisce Bígí le hÚna…
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30 Sep 2023

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An culturlann, Belfast, 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 Harper Sharon Carroll delves into the magic of Irish legend and…
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30 Sep 2023

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Turas, Belfast

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Primary School Harp Recital Series

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

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2023

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

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Online at harpireland.ie,

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


HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy Saturday 21st October, 2.30-3.30pm | Free adm. Belfast historian Mark Doherty speaks about the life and work of Edward…
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21 Oct 2023

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Film Screening: Beart Bunting

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Film Screening: Beart Bunting Saturday 21 October, 12:30 – 1:30pm Free Admission Beart Bunting, directed by Deaglán Ó Mochain. Six of Ireland’s finest traditional…
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21 Oct 2023

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 Harper Aisling Ennis delves into the magic of Irish legends and the Wicklow…
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21 Oct 2023

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 adm. Level: No harp…
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22 Oct 2023

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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 Join us at Edward Bunting’s newly restored grave in Mount…
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22 Oct 2023

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

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 adm. Level: Intermediate Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents…
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22 Oct 2023

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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 adm. Level: Intermediate Dynamic harper Aisling Lyons…
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22 Oct 2023

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert | Pepper Canister Church


Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert Pepper Canister Church Sunday 22nd October, 6.30pm Tickets €15 at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/722095235287?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us at Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin for the final…
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22 Oct 2023

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Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2

Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert | Pepper Canister Church


Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert Pepper Canister Church Sunday 22nd October, 6.30pm Tickets €15 at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/722095235287?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us at Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin for the final…
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01 Jan 1970

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Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2

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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…
Date

01 Jan 1970

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Gaelscoil na bhFál, Belfast, Belfast

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…
Date

30 Sep 2023

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Belfast, Belfast

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 Level: No harp…
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01 Jan 1970

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

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 Level: Intermediate Internationally acclaimed harper Gráinne Hambly invites you to a…
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01 Jan 1970

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

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 Level: Intermediate Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents of pedal harp practice,…
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01 Jan 1970

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St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, Belfast

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening: Beart Bunting

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | BELFAST | Film Screening: Beart Bunting Linenhall Library Saturday 30 September, 11.45-12.45pm Free admission Beart Bunting, directed by Deaglán Ó Mochain. Six of Ireland’s  finest traditional…
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01 Jan 1970

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

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 Dé Sathairn, 30 Mean Fomhair, 1-2 i.n. Saor in Aisce Bígí le hÚna…
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01 Jan 1970

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An culturlann, Belfast, 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 Harper Sharon Carroll delves into the magic of Irish legend and…
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01 Jan 1970

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Turas, Belfast

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Primary School Harp Recital Series

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Primary School Harp Recital Series 16th-20th October Harpers visit local primary schools to perform and tell them a little more about the harp, what…
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01 Jan 1970

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


HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Edward Bunting: Illuminating his Legacy Saturday 21st October, 2.30-3.30pm | Free adm. Belfast historian Mark Doherty speaks about the life and work of Edward…
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01 Jan 1970

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Film Screening: Beart Bunting

HARPS ALIVE 2023 | DUBLIN | Film Screening: Beart Bunting Saturday 21 October, 12:30 – 1:30pm Free Admission Beart Bunting, directed by Deaglán Ó Mochain. Six of Ireland’s finest traditional…
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01 Jan 1970

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 Harper Aisling Ennis delves into the magic of Irish legends and the Wicklow…
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01 Jan 1970

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 adm. Level: No harp…
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01 Jan 1970

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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 Join us at Edward Bunting’s newly restored grave in Mount…
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01 Jan 1970

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

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 adm. Level: Intermediate Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents…
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01 Jan 1970

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

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 adm. Level: Intermediate Dynamic harper Aisling Lyons…
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01 Jan 1970

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert | Pepper Canister Church


Harps Together: CÉHI Gala Concert Pepper Canister Church Sunday 22nd October, 6.30pm Tickets €15 at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/722095235287?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us at Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin for the final…
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01 Jan 1970

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Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2023

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

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Online at harpireland.ie,

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 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 Harper Sharon Carroll delves into the magic of Irish legend and…
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01 Jan 1970

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Turas, Belfast

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 adm. Level: Intermediate Dynamic harper Aisling Lyons…
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01 Jan 1970

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Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin 2

Clifden Arts Festival 2023 | 20 Sept 2023

Clifden Arts Festival and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland present an afternoon of Irish harping featuring renowned harpers Lisa Canny, Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín and Séamus Ó Flatharta at Christ Church,…
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20 Sep 2023

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Christ Church Clifden, Clifden

Smithfield Fleadh

Get to Smithfield, Dublin 7, this Saturday to hear the Harp Ireland recital in An Puball Éigse, Smithfield Square at 2pm. Hear performances by Méabh McKenna, Colm McGonigle and Rachel…
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26 - 27 Aug 2023

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Smithfield Square, Dublin

Harps for Heritage 2023 | Muckross Schoolhouse

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

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Muckross Schoolhouse, Co. Kerry

Cruitirí ar Chnoic

More information to come…
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02 - 04 Aug 2023

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Inishowen, Co Donegal,

CÉHI JOB OPPORTUNITY (PART-TIME) Deadline

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

Belfast TradFest

Belfast TradFest & Summer School of Traditional Music • 5 days of masterclasses – Harp tutors include Laoise Kelly, Aisling Lyons and Lauren Ní Néill • Concerts, including Féile Cruitirí…
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23 - 30 Jul 2023

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Belfast, Belfast

HHSI Scoil na gCláirseach | Festival of Early Irish Harp

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

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Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2023

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

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Miltown Malbay,

To a Child Dancing in the Wind

Trio Táin presents an intimate classical music performance featuring the song cycle To a Child Dancing In the Wind by John Tavener for flute, viola, harp, and soprano, and Good Night by Henryk Górecki…
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30 Jun 2023

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An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk

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

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

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St Brendan’s Hall, Bantry, Bantry

An Chúirt Chruitireachta | International Festival for Irish Harp

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

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An Grianán, Louth

Trad @ Lunch: Michael Rooney & June McCormack

This husband and wife duo, also known as ‘Draíocht’, have substantial musical credentials. They have already achieved great things individually, including major awards and two acclaimed recordings. They have toured…
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21 Jun 2023

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Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo

Galway Folk Festival – BRÍDÍN

Returning for it’s second edition, the festival will take place from Tuesday June 13th to Sunday June 18th, showcasing the best of folk, roots, and traditional music, from Ireland and…
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16 Jun 2023

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Monroe’s Live, Galway, Galway

Irish-American Music Cultures Symposium

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

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

HARPS PLUS at St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway

HARPS PLUS | Siamsaíocht Clainne Friday 2nd June Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway at 7.30pm Featuring Kathleen Loughnane, Catríona Cannon, Cormac Cannon, Breda Keville, Síle Denvir, Barry Kerr, Séamus and…
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02 Jun 2023

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St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Galway

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

The Emperor Trio | St Iberius Church, Wexford Sunday 28 May, 3.30pm Join Music for Wexford in St Iberius Church to hear three of Ireland’s most respected harpists: Richard Allen,…
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28 May 2023

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

Trad @ Lunch – Elsa and Jos Kelly

Siblings from Sligo, Elsa and Jos come from an exceptionally musical family. Their music is influenced by a number of genres of music, but very important among them is the traditional music of county…
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17 May 2023

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Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo

Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr

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

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

Baltimore Fiddle Fair: Aoife & Deirdre Granville

Sisters Aoife and Deirdre Granville grew up in the town of Dingle, Co Kerry, where they learned much of their music. Aoife is a flute player & fiddler as well as singer and…
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06 May 2023

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St. Matthew’s Church, Co. Cork

Music at the Malthouse: The New England Irish Harp Orchestra

The New England Irish Harp | Orchestra Laois School of Music | Junior Youth Orchestra Music Generation Laois: Harp Orchestra | Junior Trad Group A unique opportunity to hear the…
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05 May 2023

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The Malthouse, Stradbally

Music for Wexford present Liam Bates’s World Premiere EARTHRISE

Join us at 3pm for a conversation with Liam Bates about the commissioning of this new work. Musici Ireland return to Music for Wexford for the World Premiere performance EARTHRISE,…
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30 Apr 2023

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

Oíche san Abbey – Raidió na Gaeltachta

Beidh muid ag cur clabhsúr le ceiliúradh 50 bliain RnaG Dé hAoine le Oíche san Abbey, ceiliúradh Chúige Mumhan do #RnaG50 beo ó Abbey Hotel ó 7 pm. Cuirfidh Sláine…
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28 Apr 2023

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Raidió na Gaeltachta,

Application Deadline for Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scholarship 2023

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

Application Deadline for The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Harp Residency

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

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Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig,

Portlaoise Trad Fest: Harp Workshop with Eimear Coughlan

County Laois has an amazing Irish Traditional Scene. Between the tutorage from both Music Generation Laois and Comhaltas, the young players of the county are outstanding. The Portlaoise Trad Fest…
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28 - 30 Apr 2023

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Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Application Deadline for Scholarships to the Harp Festival 2023

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

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An Grianán, Louth

Tuamgraney Harp Festival | 1st – 2nd April

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

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

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

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Inishowen, Co Donegal,

Harps at St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr

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

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St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr

A CELEBRATION of EDWARD BUNTING | 27 January 2023 | NCH

A CELEBRATION of EDWARD BUNTING –  his life, music and legacy Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Edward Bunting, this concert celebrates the music, life and legacy of Edward…
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27 Jan 2023

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NCH, Dublin 2

Oíche Nollag na mBan concert : ‘Nocturnal Harps’

Tune in to our Oíche Nollag na mBan Concert ‘Nocturnal Harps’ 10pm on January 6th. Featuring Aisling Urwin, Gráinne Meyer, Rosie Murphy, Eibhlís Ní Riordáin, Fiona Gryson with The Meath…
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06 Jan 2023

Talking Harps – Words and Music with MAEVE GILCHRIST

“a phenomenal harp player who can make her instrument ring with unparalleled purity” Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents Talking Harps – Words and Music with MAEVE GILCHRIST at the…
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27 Nov 2023

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Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2

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

HARP SYMPOSIUM 2022 : HARPS PLUS+ Saturday 26 November 2022, 9:15 am – 4:30 pm Venue: TU Dublin, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, D07 H6K8 Join our panel of experts to discover…
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26 Nov 2023

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TU DUBLIN, Dublin

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

Join Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland to celebrate Lá na Cruite │ Harp Day 2022 with Moya Brennan and her band, featuring harper Cormac De Barra, Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin on…
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16 Oct 2023

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Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin 1

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

Wexford Harp Ensemble and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland present a Musical Celebration on Lá na Cruite │ Harp Day 2022. Séamus Ó Flatharta Séamus was born into a village…
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15 Oct 2023

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St. Iberius Church, Wexford

Edward Bunting: The Dublin Connection

This special Lá na Cruite | Harp Day lecture by Dr. Mary Louise O‘Donnell is interspersed with harp music from harper Dr. Teresa O’Donnell and sets the scene for musical…
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15 Oct 2023

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National Library of Ireland, Dublin 2

Aideen Barry’s Oblivion / Seachmalltacht / ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᔪᓐᓃᖅᑐᑦ

Aideen Barry’s Oblivion / Seachmalltacht / ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᔪᓐᓃᖅᑐᑦ Living Canvas, Wilton Park, Dublin 2 Lá na Cruite | Harp Day, Saturday 15 October, 12-4pm A video iteration of Aideen Barry’s multimedia…
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15 Oct 2023

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Living Canvas, Dublin 2

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Russborough

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival, with the support of Wicklow Arts Office, are delighted to present an afternoon of family-friendly harp performances to…
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15 Oct 2023

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Russborough House, Blessington

LÁ NA CRUITE | HARP DAY – 15th October 2022

This year Lá na Cruite │ Harp Day takes place on Saturday 15th October 2022 and we’re calling on harpers, promoters, teachers and music-lovers to join us by planning a…
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15 Oct 2023

Harp Day Celebration at glór

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and glór present a celebration of harping on the eve of Harp Day. With Aisling Lyons (harp), Dale McKay (handpan), Elaine Hogan (harp), Sheila Garry…
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14 Oct 2023

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

SUMMER HARPS at Clifden | 19 Sept 2022

SUMMER HARPS at Clifden Monday 19 September 2022, 1pm Christ Church Clifden Clifden Arts Festival in partnership with Cruit Éireann Harp Ireland presents Summer Harps at Clifden Experience some of…
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19 Sep 2023

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Christ Church Clifden, Clifden

Music in Monkstown | Sat 10 September 2022

Join us for MUSIC IN MONKSTOWN at Monkstown Parish Church, Co. Dublin, on Saturday 10 September, 3pm. Featuring Séamus Ó Flatharta, Aisling Ennis and Aileen Kennedy with the Wexford Harp…
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10 Sep 2023

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

HARPS FOR HERITAGE 2022 | The Schoolhouse Muckross

Harp Ireland presents HARPS FOR HERITAGE 2022 at The Schoolhouse, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms, Killarney on Sunday 21st August, at 7:30pm. Featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh with Chris Newman…
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21 Aug 2023

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Muckross Schoolhouse, Co. Kerry

Belfast TradFest | Session on Raidió Fáilte | Úna Monaghan

Belfast TradFest presents Belfast TradFest SESSION TRAIL Raidio Fáilte, An Lon Dubh coffee shop, featuring Úna Monaghan, Briege Quinn & Aaron O’Hagan Friday 29th JULY, 1pm Raidió Fáilte is an…
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29 Jul 2023

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An Lon Dubh, Belfast, Belfast

Belfast TradFest | Tá Bean in Éirinn

Tá Bean in Éirinn at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich Thursday 28th July, doors 7:30pm Concert in Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich featuring Síle Denvir, Angelina Carberry, Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Muireann Nic…
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28 Jul 2023

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An culturlann, Belfast, Belfast

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

Belfast TradFest presents ‘Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th Centuries’ with Máire Ní Cathasaigh An exploration of some of the extensive repertoire not composed by Carolan (A Workshop…
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27 Jul 2023

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Ulster University Belfast, Belfast

Belfast TradFest 2022

Belfast TradFest kicks off on 23 – 29 July 2022 with a jam-packed week of traditional music, song and dance, with some of the best traditional musicians, singers & dancers…
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26 Jul 2023

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Áras Mhic Mhic Reachtain, Belfast

Belfast TradFest | The Art of Carolan | Máire Ní Chathasaigh

“The Art of Carolan” with Máire Ní Cathasaigh at Ulster University, Belfast Date | Monday 25th July Time | 16:00 Location | Ulster University, Belfast Ticket £5 at  “The Art…
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25 Jul 2023

Belfast TradFest Harp Masterclass with Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Síle Denvir

Harp masterclasses with Tutors Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Síle Denvir 25th – 29th JULY SUMMER SCHOOL HARP MASTERCLASSES £130 https://www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com/music-master-classes-summer-2022/fiddle-music-masterclass-ekd5e-p8hhr-xkmh8
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25 - 29 Jul 2023

Harps Alive | Edward Bunting Remembered | Mt Jerome Cemetery

Harps Alive | A Graveside Commemoration of Edward Bunting Edward Bunting died in Dublin on 21st December 1843 aged 70. He was buried in Mt Jerome Cemetery, Dublin. He died…
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24 Jul 2023

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

Harps Alive | Edward Bunting: The Dublin Connection

Harps Alive | Edward Bunting: The Dublin Connection Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin | Sunday 24 July (1pm) Adm free Dr Mary Louise O‘Donnell sets the scene for musical life in Dublin…
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24 Jul 2023

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Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin

Learn the Harp – Free Open Session at Bessbrook Community Centre

Learn the Harp – Free Open Session at Bessbrook Community Centre, Co. Down. Friday 22 July at 2-3pm or 7-8pm This free open session will allow you to try the…
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22 Jul 2023

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

Somerset Folk Harp Festival 2022 – In-person and Online in 2022 Somerset will be back On-site and In-person in Parsippany New Jersey and simultaneously Online on Zoom July 21-24.  You…
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21 - 24 Jul 2023

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Sheraton Parsippany,

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

Harps Alive Gala concert – A tribute to the Belfast Harp Orchestra featuring the following artists:  Kathleen Loughnane, Cormac Cannon, Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Cormac De Barra, Aileen Kennedy, Teresa O’Donnell, Mary Louise…
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17 Jul 2023

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St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, Belfast

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

From Mayo to Belfast – Harper Hugh Higgins’s story with Laoise Kelly Winner of the TG 4 Gradam na Bliana, Laoise Kelly journeys with harper, Hugh Higgins from Mayo to…
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17 Jul 2023

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The Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts, Belfast

Harps Alive | “Seinnigí Linn le Cormac de Barra

Seinnigí Linn le Cormac de Barra:Ceardlann Cruite agus Ceolchoirm:  Internationally acclaimed harper Cormac De Barra invites you to a workshop at An Chultúrlann in Belfast. No matter what your standard,…
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17 Jul 2023

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An culturlann, Belfast, Belfast

Harps Alive | Harp Moments: Sharing our Harp Music

Harp Moments: Sharing Our Harp Music featuring harpers Luke Webb, Eilis Lavelle & Lauren O’Neill St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, 9 Princes Dock Street, Belfast Sunday, July 17,  12:00 pm –…
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17 Jul 2023

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St Joseph’s Church Sailortown, Belfast

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

Harps Alive Commemorative Concert : From then to now: 230 years a-harping with renowned Irish Harpers Saturday, July 16, 2022, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. A Commemorative Concert at the…
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16 Jul 2023

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First Presbyterian Curch, Rosemary Street, Belfast

Harps Alive | Discovering the secrets of the Early Irish Harp

Harps Alive | Discovering the secrets of the Early Irish Harp with Simon Chadwick and Sylvia Crawford   Clifton House, Belfast, BT15 1ES Sat, July 16, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Donations…
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16 Jul 2023

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Clifton House, Belfast, BT15 1ES,

Harps Alive | Belfast Harpers Assembly Gathering

Belfast Harpers Assembly Gathering – A gathering in support of the case for taking the Assembly Rooms into public ownership for cultural use. First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street, Belfast Saturday,…
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16 Jul 2023

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

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

Northern Stars: Meet 3 shining lights of Irish harping: Ciara Taaffe, Gráinne Meyer and Adam O’Neill First Presbyterian Church, 41 Rosemary Street, Belfast Saturday, July 16, 1:00 pm – 2:00…
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16 Jul 2023

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First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB,

Harps Alive | The A-Z of Harp-Making

The A-Z of Harp-Making with Brian Waugh and harper Katy Bustard   Shankill Road Library, 298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast Saturday, July 16, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Donations welcome. Register…
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16 Jul 2023

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

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

Harps are Fun!: Children’s harp workshop with harper, Sharon Carroll   Turas, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF Sat, July 16, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Adm. free. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/harps-are-fun-childrens-harp-workshop-with-harper-shar
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16 Jul 2023

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BT4 1AF,

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

Harps Alive | Strike up the Harp: Lauren O’Neill and Fiddle player Eugene McKenna at the Deer’s Head, Belfast Join harper Lauren O’Neill and fiddle player Eugene McKenna for tunes…
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15 Jul 2023

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The Deer’s Head, Belfast BT1 1FP

Harps Alive Festival Launch at the Linen Hall Library Belfast

Official Launch of the Harps Alive Festival and Pamphlet Launch. Launch of Harps Alive Festival by Reclaim the Enlightenment and Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland Launch of Gatherings of Irsh Harpers…
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15 Jul 2023

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Linen Hall Library, Belfast

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

Harps Alive │An Chruit Bheo│Harps Leevin Celebrating the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly This is a joint project with the National Trust to commemorate the 1792 Harp Assembly….
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09 Jul 2023

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

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

Harps Alive | Denis Hempson, the Harper and his Legacy presented by Mark Doherty & Fiona Pegrum A look at the legacy of 16th century harper Denis Hempson with Mark…
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09 Jul 2023

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Mussenden Temple, Derry

Harps Alive | A Tribute to Harper Denis Hempson

The opening event (invitation only) of Harps Alive Festival – A Tribute to Harper Denis Hempson at St. Aidan’s Church at 3pm Saturday 9 July. Lecture by Niall Comer, Harp…
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09 Jul 2023

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St Aidan’s Church, Limavady BT49 0JD

Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2022 | 2 – 10 July

SCOIL SAMHRAIDH WILLIE CLANCY 2022 The 50th Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy takes place from 2nd to 10th July. This significant date will be marked by the return of a full…
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02 - 10 Jul 2023

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Miltown Malbay,

An Chúirt Chruitireachta | International Festival for Irish Harp 2022

HARP FESTIVAL 2022 An Chúirt Chruitireachta, International Festival for Irish Harp takes place from Thursday 30th June to Saturday 2nd July at An Grianán, Termonfechin, Co. Louth. Cairde na Cruite…
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30 Jun - 02 Jul 2023

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An Grianán, Louth

Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance

Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance June 20th – July 1st, 2022 www.blas.ie The Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance returns to…
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20 Jun - 01 Jul 2023

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Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick, Limerick

Smithfield Fleadh 2022

Smithfield Fleadh takes place on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June 2022. On Sunday at 2-3pm Harp Ireland presents The Triad Harp Trio feat. Fiona Gryson, Rachel Duffy and Síofra…
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18 - 19 Jun 2023

SUMMER HARPS at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry

Harp Ireland presents Summer Harps at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Doire. Comóradh Cruite le THE HENRY GIRLS, MICHAEL ROONEY, LAUREN O’NEILL, THE DERRY HARP ENSEMBLE agus UU TRAD SOC. Friday 17th…
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17 Jun 2023

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Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry, Derry

Harps for Dearbhail Concert Broadcast

Harps for Dearbhail Concert featuring Michael Rooney, Gráinne Hambly with Brian McNamara, Martin Donohoe with Karen McMahon, Cormac de Barra, Aisling Ennis and Fiona Gryson with the Meath Harp Ensemble…
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28 May 2023

ONLINE COURSE FOR HARP TEACHERS

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents a 4-week online, interactive course (via Zoom) for Harp Teachers, in association with Dr Liz Doherty PhD, BMus, NTF, SFHEA and I Teach Trad…
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24 May 2023

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)nline on Zoom,

ONLINE COURSE FOR HARP TEACHERS

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents a 4-week online, interactive course (via Zoom) for Harp Teachers, in association with Dr Liz Doherty PhD, BMus, NTF, SFHEA and I Teach Trad…
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17 May 2023

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)nline on Zoom,

Tuamgraney Harp Festival

The Tuamgraney Harp Festival – 13th to 15th of May 2022. Featuring Harp, Concertina & Fiddle Workshops, Festival Competitions and Festival Concerts. Join harpers Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Catriona McKay and Niamh…
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13 - 15 May 2023

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Tuamgraney, Co Clare,

ONLINE COURSE FOR HARP TEACHERS

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents a 4-week online, interactive course (via Zoom) for Harp Teachers, in association with Dr Liz Doherty PhD, BMus, NTF, SFHEA and I Teach Trad…
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10 May 2023

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)nline on Zoom,

ONLINE COURSE FOR HARP TEACHERS

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents a 4-week online, interactive course (via Zoom) for Harp Teachers, in association with Dr Liz Doherty PhD, BMus, NTF, SFHEA and I Teach Trad…
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03 May 2023

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)nline on Zoom,

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

Ardán: Alannah Thornburgh and The Wall Sisters The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Saturday 30th April 2022 Doors: 8:00pm, Commences: 8:30pm Admission: (In Advance) €13 at https://www.tseac.ie/event/ardan-alannah-thornburgh/ On April 30, 2022…
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30 Apr 2023

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Seamus Ennis Centre, Co. Dublin

Harps for Dearbhail

Harps for Dearbhail Sunday 24 April, 3pm St. John the Baptist Church, Nobber, Co. Meath Featuring Michael Rooney • Gráinne Hambly with Brian McNamara (Uilleann Pipes) • Martin Donohoe (Button…
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24 Apr 2023

HHSI Harper’s Gathering & Meet the Tutors

Join the Historical Harp Society of Ireland for April Harpers’ Gathering, and meet the spring tutors for Acadamh na gCláirseach–Academy of Early Irish Harp. Sunday, 24 April, 2:00 – 4:00 PM…
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20 Apr 2023

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

A celebration of Irish harp music featuring some of the best of Irish harping broadcasts on St. Patrick’s day on our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/c/HarpIreland). Included in the concert are Zoe…
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17 Mar 2023

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

HARPS FOR ALL on International Women’s Day

Harp Ireland broadcasts a celebration video for International Women’s Day 2022 on Tuesday 8 March 2022 #IWD2022 The video features a collection of some of our finest women harpers: Niamh…
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08 Mar 2023

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

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

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman | 5 March | Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK Saturday 5 March, 7:30pm Whalley Village Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9TD Concert featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh (harp)…
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05 Mar 2023

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Whalley Village Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire, Lancashire

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

Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School Facebook page will feature ‘A Tune a Week for 10 Weeks’ with the opportunity to learn a tune/song/set of steps each week for 10 weeks!…
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01 Mar 2023

Harp Workshop with Rachel Duffy | Wicklow Town Comhaltas

Wicklow Town Comhaltas’ first Traditional Music Workshop day takes place on Sunday 27th of February at the De la Salle Centre, Wicklow Town with harp tuition by Rachel Duffy. Applications…
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27 Feb 2023

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De la Salle Centre, Wicklow Town,

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

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman | Spring Bank Arts Centre, Derbyshire, UK Saturday 26 February, 7:30pm Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire Tickets at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/531586 The…
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26 Feb 2023

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

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

Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh | 23-27 February A traditional music school held in Ballyferriter on the Dingle Peninsula Co. Kerry, Ireland including music, singing and dancing workshops,…
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23 - 27 Feb 2023

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Baile an Fheirtéaraigh, Corca Dhuibhne, Co. Chiarraí,

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

Triona Marshall Harpist + Martin Tourish The Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra – The Impossible Dream The Harpettes Free concert, 3pm, Sunday 20 February Mountmellick Community Arts Centre No advance…
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20 Feb 2023

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Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, Mountmellick

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

Recorded at Monkstown Parish Church in September, “Music in Monkstown” featuring Rachel Duffy & Bray Harp Ensemble, Cormac de Barra and Anne Marie O’Farrell, will be streamed at 8pm on…
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19 Feb 2023

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

Belfast TradFest | Elaine Hogan & Padraig Rynne | 19 February

Belfast TradFest 2022 Concert: TRIP | Elaine Hogan & Padraig Rynne Saturday 19th February 2022 Doors: 19:30 Venue: The Black Box, Belfast Unreserved seating, 
Over 18s only Booking: https://www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com/concerts-2022/2000-saturday-19th-feb-c
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19 Feb 2023

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The Black Box, Belfast, Belfast

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

Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman at St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh, Malvern, Worcestershire Saturday, 19 February 2022, 7:30pm Venue : St. Peter’s Church, Cowleigh Bank Road, Cowleigh Bank Road, Cowleigh,…
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19 Feb 2023

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

Exhibition of the Original Bunting Manuscripts | Saturday 19th February

Exhibition of the Original Bunting Manuscripts Saturday 19th February 12 pm | Queens University Belfast, Special Collections/Archive | Free event Special Collections & Archives at Queen’s University Belfast has held…
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19 Feb 2023

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Queens University Belfast, Belfast

Remembering Bunting Festival | Belfast | 18- 19 February 2022

Remembering Bunting Festival | Belfast | 18- 19 February 2022 Download the brochure here Friday 18th February Exploring our shared culture – A series of talks centred around culture and…
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18 Feb 2023

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Belfast, Belfast

St Brigid’s Day – The Casey Sisters

Come and Celebrate St Brigid’s Day with the renowned Casey Sisters! Sunday 30 January 2022 Doors 7.00pm, Starts 7.30pm Tickets: £20/18 The Casey sisters from West Cork – fiddler /…
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30 Jan 2023

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Irish Cultural Centre, London

Pioneers and Trailblazers: Women in Irish Harping and Song

St Brigid’s Day Celebrations: Pioneers and Trailblazers: Women in Irish Harping and Song January 29, 2022 5:00 pm EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum Tickets €15 at https://tradfesttemplebar.com/event/st-brigids-day-celebrations-pioneers-and-trailblazers-women-in-irish-h
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29 Jan 2023

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EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum, Dublin

Templebar Trad Fest | 26-30 January

Templebar Trad Fest Concerts featuring Seamus Ó Flaharta, Brídín, The Henry Girls, Laoise Kelly, Michelle Mulcahy and more. All details at https://tradfesttemplebar.com/ Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta Thursday January 27…
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26 - 30 Jan 2023

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Templebar, Dublin 2,

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

Harp Ireland will broadcast ‘Harps for Heritage’ at the Schoolhouse, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms, Killarney on Oíche Nollag na mBan, 6th January 2022. This wonderful concert was recorded…
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06 Jan 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Achill International Harp Festival | Féile Chruite Achill, 22-24 October, 2021

Following on from the success of last year’s online festival, Achill International Harp Festival will once again be online 22-24 October, 2021. The opening evening of the festival features a…
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22 - 24 Oct 2023

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | St Patrick’s Cathedral

aVe” and Improvisation; “aVe”: a short late night concert featuring a newly commissioned work from Anne-Marie O’Farrell for harp, organ and ‘cello, and dance accompanied by organ improvisation. Performed by…
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16 Oct 2023

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St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, Dublin

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Harpers’ Escape Play-Along

Our partners at the US Somerset Harp Festival, led by Kathy DeAngelo are planning to join with us in a play-along anchored by harper Gráinne Hambly in Ireland and well-known…
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16 Oct 2023

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Online,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Harps from all Corners | 8pm

Our not-to-be-missed, spectacular online finale concert Harps from all Corners stars our most renowned harpers who never fail to captivate audiences; Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/HarpsfromallCorners Watch on Facebook: https://bit.ly/Facebook_HarpDay A CÉHI commissio
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16 Oct 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Ionad Cultúrtha an Dr. Ó Loingsigh Baile Mhúirne

Ceiliúradh ar an gcláirseach ó Ionad Cultúrtha Baile Mhúirne. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckvMFvXY9-o Méabh Bradley performs O’Carolan’s Receipt and Killoran Church (Waltz) Ellen de Búrca performs Sonny’s Mazurka/Leslie’s March and Captai
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16 Oct 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Harpers’ Call | 6-7pm

Harpers from all over the world perform in their favourite outdoor settings; This year we called harpers from all over the world to take up their harps for Lá na…
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16 Oct 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar

Mullingar Harp School; Grace Keane, Alice McDonnel, Aifric Ní Léanacháin & Ava O’Connor perform music by J.S. Bach. Arrangements by Mercedes Bolger and Anne-Marie O’Farrell.
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16 Oct 2023

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Cathedral of Christ the King, Westmeath

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Carraigfoyle Castle

Harp Day live from Carraigfoyle Castle; Featuring Eithne Walsh & Ensemble, Deirdre Granville, Bríd Fitzgerald, Clodagh Murphy, Hamish Carroll agus go leor eile.
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16 Oct 2023

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Carraigfoyle Castle, Kerry

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | The Crane Bar

Galway harpers assemble for Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 at The Crane Bar. Featuring Úna Ní Fhlannagáin, Áine Sheridan, Máire Uí Chronín, Holly Gerraghty, Ann Fitzpatrick, Natalie Surina….
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16 Oct 2023

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The Crane Bar, Galway

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

Join harpers from counties Tipperary, Limerick and Clare for a bi-lingual concert at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, Clare. Harpers include Nora Casey, Joanne Ryan, Claudia Ryan, Suzie Cusack,…
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16 Oct 2023

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Old Ground Hotel, Clare

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Harpers’ Gathering

Tune in to our younger harpers playing together in session; Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/Harpers_Gathering Watch on Facebook: https://bit.ly/Facebook_HarpDay Harpers studying at The Irish World Academy of Music & Dance at University of Limerick…
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16 Oct 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | St Michael’s Church, Gorey

The Wexford Harp Ensemble led by Aileen Kennedy perform a live Recital at St Michael’s Church in Gorey. Watch live – https://www.stmichaelsgorey.ie/onlinemass
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16 Oct 2023

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St Michael’s Church, Wexford

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Castlebar Courthouse

Led by Gráinne Hambly, the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble will perform a Pop-up Concert on the steps outside the Courthouse in Castlebar.
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16 Oct 2023

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The Courthouse Plaza, Mayo

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Cornstown House Farm, Ashbourne

Join Fiona Gryson and her harp students as they celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in the Animal Barn at Cornstown House Farm. They will be performing live solos…
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16 Oct 2023

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Cornstown House Farm, Meath

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Hands on Harps

Hands on Harps! presented by Dr Karen Loomis To celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day, the Historical Harp Society of Ireland are offering a free live 75-minute Zoom workshop at 3pm on Saturday…
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16 Oct 2023

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Online,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Brian Boru Heritage Centre, Clare

Síofra Thornton is joined by the Tipperary Harp Ensemble for a session at the Brian Boru Heritage Centre in Ballina/Killaloe. All welcome. Performers include Naoise Barrett, Ellie May Fogarty, Katie…
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16 Oct 2023

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Killaloe Heritage Centre, Claire

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Glór

Join Aisling Lyons in the Spás at Glór for a sneak peak at her debut album ‘Aistear’. Free event with limited capacity so booking is required – https://bit.ly/AislingLyons_Glór
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16 Oct 2023

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Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Harpers’ Call | 2.30-3.30pm

Harpers from all over the world perform in their favourite outdoor settings; This year we called harpers from all over the world to take up their harps for Lá na…
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16 Oct 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Laois Music Centre

The Music Generation Laois Harp Ensemble perform on the ‘Bandwagon’ at Laois Music Centre.
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16 Oct 2023

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Laois Music Centre, Laois

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Dundalk Library

Hands on Harp event with Music Generation Louth at Dundalk Library.
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16 Oct 2023

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Dundalk Library, Louth

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Harpers’ Pride

Meet some of our top harpers and connect with the best of Irish harping; Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/Harpers_Pride Watch on Facebook: https://bit.ly/Facebook_HarpDay Harper Meabh McKenna performs ‘Róis Bheag Dhubh’ a piece collected…
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16 Oct 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | York, UK

Join harper Catriona Cannon for a free lunchtime concert at York City Library and feel free to stick around to have a go of Ireland’s national instrument. Full details: https://bit.ly/CatrionaCannon_York
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16 Oct 2023

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York Explore, York

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | An Diseart Gáirdín, Dingle

Join Deirdre Granville, Proinnsias Ó Cathasaigh, Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine, Cruitirí na Ríochta for a concert at An Diseart Gáirdín, Dingle.
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16 Oct 2023

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An Diseart Gáirdín, Kerry

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Acadamh Ceoil Chaoimhín Uí Dhochartaigh, Derry

Join Séamus Ó Flatharta for a Harp workshop at the Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin building. The workshop is limited in numbers and is aimed at intermediate levels. The workshop will be…
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16 Oct 2023

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Acadamh Ceoil Chaoimhín Uí Dhochartaigh, Derry

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre, Dún Laoghaire

Live at the LexIcon; Group performance by Rachel Duffy & the Bray Harp Ensemble Duet by Jessica Berwick & Sarah Gadaloff. Solo performances by Conor O’Brien, Emer Ní Scolaí, Clodagh…
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16 Oct 2023

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LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre, Dublin

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | County Museum Dundalk

Harping Through Time’ with the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble at the County Museum Dundalk.
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16 Oct 2023

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County Museum Dundalk, Louth

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Millmount Museum, Drogheda

Young Music Generation Louth harpers & Music Educator Fiona Gryson perform at the Millmount Museum, Drogheda.
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16 Oct 2023

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Millmount Museum, Louth

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Festina Lente, Bray

The Bray Harp Ensemble perform at the Walled Garden at Festina Lente, Bray. Led by Rachel Duffy.
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16 Oct 2023

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Festina Lente, Wicklow

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Ecole de Musique de Cognin, France

Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in Cognin, France; Workshops all day for all levels, starting with beginners in the morning and continuing with intermediate & advanced learners in…
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16 Oct 2023

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Ecole de Musique de Cognin, Cognin

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Harpers’ Call | 9am – 12.50pm

Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/Harpers_Call_1 Watch on Facebook: https://bit.ly/Facebook_HarpDay Harpers from all over the world perform in their favourite outdoor settings; This year we called harpers from all over the world to…
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16 Oct 2023

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YouTube & Facebook,

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | The Milk Market, Limerick

Join Cuisle Harp Ensemble led by Fiana Ní Chonaill for a live performance at The Milk Market in the heart of Limerick City.
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16 Oct 2023

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The Milk Market, Limerick

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Schedule – https://bit.ly/HarpDay21_Schedule Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2021 takes place on Saturday 16th October where harpers all over the world will celebrate Ireland’s 1,000-year-old…
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16 Oct 2023

MUSIC IN MONKSTOWN with Anne-Marie O’Farrell & Cormac de Barra, Rachel Duffy & Bray Harp Ensemble

Music in Monkstown in association with Harp Ireland presents… Anne-Marie O’Farrell and Cormac De Barra Rachel Duffy with Bray Harp Ensemble MUSIC IN MONKSTOWN FESTIVAL on Saturday 11th September at…
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11 Sep 2023

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

HARPS FOR HERITAGE at Muckross Schoolhouse 2021

Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland presents HARPS FOR HERITAGE 2021 at The Schoolhouse, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms, Killarney on Saturday 28th August, at 2:00pm. Featuring Kathleen Loughnane, Aoife…
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28 Aug 2023

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Muckross House, Co. Kerry

Harp Festival – Friday 2 July

Harp Festival – Friday 2 July 11:00 am Workshop 12:30 pm Slán Abhaile: Final open session with a selection from the week’s workshops as tutors and students perform together.
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02 Jul 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

Harp Festival – Thursday 1 July

Harp Festival – Thursday 1 July 11:00 am Workshop 1:00 pm Tholsel Interlude with Clann Uí Scolaí 2:00 pm 60 Bliain ag Fás: The Cairde na Cruite Story with Áine…
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01 Jul 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

Harp Festival – Wednesday 30 June

Harp Festival – Wednesday 30 June Wednesday 30 June 11:00 am Workshop Lá na nÓg | Ensemble Day 2:00 pm Fadó, Fadó: The Harp Journey with Gráinne Hambly 3.00 pm…
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30 Jun 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

Harp Festival – Tuesday 29 June

Harp Festival – Tuesday 29 June 11:00 am Workshop 1:00 pm Tholsel Interlude with The Triad Trio; Fiona Gryson, Rachel Duffy and Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill 2:00 pm Two Harper Brothers…
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29 Jun 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

Harp Festival – Monday 28 June

Harp Festival – Monday 28 June 11:00 am Workshop. Meet your tutor 1:00 pm Tholsel Interlude with Louth Music Generation Harp Ensemble 2:00 pm Re-discovering Old Irish Harp Music and…
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28 Jun 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

Harp Festival – Sunday 27 June

Harp Festival – Sunday 27 June 4:00pm Fáilte Isteach 4:30pm Seinn Linn: Play-along online 5:00pm Meet the Harpmakers 8:00pm Oscail an Doras with Maria-Christina Cleary (harp) and Emily Cullen (poet)
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27 Jun 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

An Chúirt Chruitireachta | The International Festival for Irish Harp

Cairde na Cruite’s An Chúirt Chruitireachta | The International Festival for Irish Harp takes place this year online from Sunday 28 June to Friday 2 July. Festival Director, Aibhlín McCrann…
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27 Jun - 02 Jul 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

‘Edward Bunting as Collector’ a live, online talk by Simon Chadwick

Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland presents ‘Edward Bunting as Collector’ a live, online talk by Simon Chadwick, Sunday, 23 May 2021 at 17:00. This is a free event. Register now on…
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23 May 2023

Online Course for Harp Teachers (with I Teach Trad)

Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland is delighted to present an online course for harp teachers in association with I Teach Trad: Professional Development for Irish Traditional Music Teachers. Led by Liz…
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22 Apr 2023

Harps Online – Recording for Online Performance

Harp Ireland presents Harps Online – Recording for Online Performance, a series of three talks on Zoom to help you produce effective online performance. Joe Ó Dubhghaill (musician and sound…
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31 Mar 2023

Date

Zoom Meeting,

Pursuit of Harpiness recital with Aisling Ennis

For everyone who has been following Aisling Ennis’s Harp O’Clock series, you can now send REQUESTS for her next recital! For inspiration have a look at Aisling’s Pursuit of Harpiness…
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25 Mar 2023

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17 Mar 2023

Date

Online at harpfestival.ie,

The Historical Harp Society of Ireland Hollybrook Project

To celebrate Ireland’s national holiday on Wednesday, 17th March, the Historical Harp Society of Ireland will be hosting an interactive, live event 2.00–3.00 p.m. Irish time to unveil the results…
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17 Mar 2023

Harps in Springtime – presented by Harp North

HARPS IN SPRINGTIME presented by HARP NORTH on Sunday 28 February from 9:15am to 6pm, Live on Zoom and Facebook. Featuring Gráinne Hambly and special guests Fiachra Ó Corragáin, Sharon…
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28 Feb 2023

Harp O’Clock with Aisling Ennis

Harp O’Clock with Aisling Ennis, Thursday 18 February at 8pm for an hour of harp music delivered on Zoom. Open to all, every Thursday night. Special requests are welcome. There…
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18 Feb 2023

Affinití Celtic Christmas from Powerscourt Estate – 17th December at 8pm.

Affinití Celtic Christmas from Powerscourt Estate – 17th December at 8pm. This stunning concert will premier on 17th December at 8pm and will showcase Aisling’s award-winning trio Affinití within the…
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17 Dec 2023

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Powerscourt Estate,

Aisling Ennis Harp O’Clock Christmas – 16th December @ 7pm

Aisling Ennis Harp O’Clock Christmas 15th and 16th December at 7pm. Two special Christmas Concerts on Zoom during December. Tickets are available here:
 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/harp-oclock-christmas-tickets-127577430529
 Aisling’s Harp O’Clock Online Concert S
Date

16 Dec 2023

Aisling Ennis Harp O’Clock Christmas – 15th December @7pm

Aisling Ennis Harp O’Clock Christmas 15th and 16th December at 7pm. Two special Christmas Concerts on Zoom during December. Tickets are available here:
 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/harp-oclock-christmas-tickets-127577430529
 Aisling’s Harp O’Clock Online Concert S
Date

15 Dec 2023

Harp Ireland Annual Lecture 2020 : Úna Monaghan | New Horizons

Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland’s Annual Lecture 2020, THE HARPER’S VOICE, takes place on live on Zoom this year. ÚNA MONAGHAN: NEW HORIZONS Challenges in Contemporary Irish Harping Join us on…
Date

13 Dec 2023

Aisling Ennis December Concerts

Chester Beatty Recital – 9th December 5.30pm 
Tickets available here:
 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/live-online-harp-recital/

 Harp O’Clock Online Concert Series 
Every Thursday at 11am  throughout December Harp O’Clock. Tickets are available here: 
https://www
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09 Dec 2023

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https://chesterbeatty.ie,

‘Sé mo Laoch on TG4 at 9.30pm Sunday 29th November Featuring Máire Ní Chathasaigh

‘Sé mo Laoch on TG4 at 9.30pm Sunday 29th November Featuring Máire, Nodlaig and Mairéad Ní Chathasaigh. Beidh an triú clár i sraith nua
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29 Nov 2023

Date

TG4,

Live Stream of Cruit Agus Píb @ An Taibhdhearc, Sunday 29 November at 5pm

In the first of our Harp Ireland online concert series we live stream ‘Cruit Agus Píb’ at An Taibhdhearc, featuring Kathleen Loughnane, Laoise Kelly, Aisling Lyons (harpers) and Ronan Browne,…
Date

29 Nov 2023

#IamRIAM Strings Department Virtual Open Day – Royal Irish Academy of Music

Interested in studying the harp at third level? Why not check out the Royal Irish Academy of Music strings open day on November 22nd, where you can meet the teachers…
Date

22 Nov 2023

LÁ NA CRUITE, HARP DAY 2020 | 17 & 18 OCTOBER

Celebrate #HarpDay2020 Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October 2020 Live schedule on https://www.youtube.com/c/HarpIreland and on Facebook.com/cruiteireann SAT 7am – 9am SAT 9am – 12 noon SAT 12 noon – 2pm…
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17 - 18 Oct 2023

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