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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 2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
15 Oct 2023
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…
15 Oct 2023
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…
15 Oct 2023
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…
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…
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…
14 Oct 2023
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…
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…
10 Sep 2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 –…
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…
16 Jul 2023
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
15 Jul 2023
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…
15 Jul 2023
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….
09 Jul 2023
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…
09 Jul 2023
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…
09 Jul 2023
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…
02 - 10 Jul 2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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!…
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…
27 Feb 2023
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…
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,…
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…
20 Feb 2023
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…
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
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,…
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…
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…
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 /…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
16 Oct 2023
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
16 Oct 2023
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…
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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….
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,…
16 Oct 2023
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…
16 Oct 2023
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
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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…
16 Oct 2023
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…
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…
16 Oct 2023
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
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…
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
Laois Music Centre, Laois
Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2021 | Dundalk Library
Hands on Harp event with Music Generation Louth at Dundalk Library.
16 Oct 2023
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…
16 Oct 2023
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
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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…
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…
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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…
16 Oct 2023
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…
16 Oct 2023
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.
16 Oct 2023
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)
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…
‘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…
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…
13 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…
06 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…
29 Apr 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
25 Mar 2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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
‘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
29 Nov 2023
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,…
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…
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…
17 - 18 Oct 2023
CRUIT AGUS PÍB at An Taibhdhearc, Galway
CRUIT AGUS PÍB with Kathleen Loughnane, Laoise Kelly, Aisling Lyons, Ronan Browne, Tommy agus Pádraic Keane, Cormac Cannon (L to R) Aisling Lyons, Ronan Browne, Laoise Kelly, Cormac Cannon, Kathleen…
13 Sep 2023
An Taibhdhearc, Galway
Broadcast of ‘Harps for Heritage’ at Muckross House video
HARPS FOR HERITAGE Concert at Muckross House Saturday 12th September at 8pm The Harps for Heritage concert will broadcast at 8pm on 12th September 2020 on both Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/453995308…
12 Sep 2023
HARPS FOR HOPE Taking the Tune Workshops
Taking the Tune Workshop with Cormac de Barra Wednesday 2nd September, 5pm We are not charging a fee for these workshops. However we would appreciate if you could make a…
02 Sep 2023
HARPS FOR HOPE Taking the Tune Workshops
Taking the Tune : ‘The Art of Carolan’ Workshop with Máire Ní Chathasaigh Wednesday 26th August, 5pm We are not charging a fee for these workshops. However we would appreciate…
26 Aug 2023
HARPS FOR HERITAGE at Muckross Schoolhouse 2020
When: 2pm and 3.30 pm Saturday August 22nd 2020 Where: The Schoolhouse at Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms Explore National Heritage Week’s theme ‘Learning from our Heritage’ with harpers…
HARPS FOR HOPE Taking the Tune Workshops
Taking the Tune : Playing Bach on the Lever Harp Workshop with Anne-Marie O’Farrell Wednesday 19th August, 5pm Download this PDF for Anne-Marie O’Farrell Workshop from https://www.harpireland.ie/resources The original music…
19 Aug 2023
Scoil na gCláirseach – Festival of Early Irish Harp 2020 online alternative 13–17 August 2020
Scoil na gCláirseach 2020 presents: Online YouTube video premieres with archive talks, workshops & concert footage One-to-one virtual coaching with some of the world’s great players and scholars of early…
13 - 17 Aug 2023
HARPS FOR HOPE Taking the Tune Workshops
Taking the Tune: ‘Harp Nuts and Bolts’ Workshop with Áine Ní Dhubhghaill Wednesday 12th August, 5pm Join Áine Ní Dhubhghaill at 5pm on Wednesday 12 August for her ‘Harp Nuts…
12 Aug 2023
HARPS FOR HOPE Taking the Tune Workshops
Taking the Tune Workshop: Harping Together Workshop with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla Wednesday 5th August, 5pm We are not charging a fee for these workshops. However we would appreciate if you…
05 Aug - 02 Sep 2023
HARPS FOR HOPE Taking the Tune Workshops
Taking the Tune Workshop : From Bones to Beautiful with Janet Harbison Wednesday, 29th July at 5pm Bringing a tune ‘From Bones to Beautiful’, Janet takes ‘The Old Leitrim Jig’…
29 Jul - 02 Sep 2023
HARPS FOR HOPE Taking the Tune Workshops
Taking the Tune Workshop: Bunting’s Harp Journey Workshop with Gráinne Hambly Wednesday 22nd July, 5pm We are not charging a fee for these workshops. However we would appreciate if you…
22 Jul - 02 Sep 2023
An Chúirt Chruitireachta International Festival for Irish Harp 2020
An Chúirt Chruitireachta International Festival for Irish Harp 2020 Monday June 29th – Thursday July 2nd 2020 Connect with the living tradition of Irish harping as Harp Festival goes on-line…
Harps for Hope Finale – Online Performance
The Harps for Hope Finale takes place today at 1pm! A unique opportunity to hear a 200-strong ensemble of young harpers from all over Ireland celebrating the beginning of the…
Blossom Harp Weekend, Tuamgraney
Established in 2016 in the lovely setting of Tuamgraney, East Clare, Blossom Harp Festival offers harp workshops, in addition to set dancing, a céilí, a concert, a musical walk and…
The Studio Sessions at glór: Inspirations. Conor Connolly & Charlie Harris
The Studio Sessions at glór continue this Spring following a very successful inaugural series last season, curated by music broadcaster Paula Carroll. This time the theme is inspiration, mentorship and…
HARPS FOR HOPE – Ongoing from April to August 2020
Welcome to our Harps for Hope series. Over the past year, people have highlighted to us how connected they feel to the sound of the harp; how it calms them,…
01 Apr - 31 Aug 2023
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