Events for October 19, 2019

A day-long celebration at Galway City Museum including: Harp makers exhibition with Brian Callen, Natalie Surina and Paul Dooley | Kathleen Loughnane talk on the MSS of Patrick O Neill | Ensemble Harp Performance.

Fiona Gryson and students perform at Ashbourne Library followed by pop-up concerts around Ashbourne.

"Jazz Harp Funday" for EA Music Service pupils a morning of expanding pupils Jazz playing and some fun & games!

Mícheál Ó Catháin's audiovisual installation showcases the Early Irish Harp: the State of the Art (michealocathain.com/interviews) can be viewed at Naas Arts & Culture Centre.

The harpers of the Irish Harp Orchestra will perform at Dun Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre, Omagh on Saturday afternoon October 19th.

Workshops and concerts with harpers Tamsin Dearnley & Fearghal McCartan to celebrate National Harp Day in France!  

Blossom Harp Ensemble directed by Lizzie Affolter perform at Moore Community Center to celebrate National Harp Day 2019.

A day long Harpathon at dlr LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre, Dún Laoghaire including a harp making demo, harp talks, open mic and performances. 11:45 – 12.00 Alannah Thornburg 12:00 -12:30  Ann Jones: The Ballybetagh Harpers 12.30 -1pm Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin, Early Harp 1.00 -1.45 Tomás MacUileagóid, Eala Harps: Shaping and making: An interactive slot on harp making from […]

Mary Louise and Teresa O'Donnell present a talk and harp recital entitled, A Celebration of the Harp / Céiliúradh na Cruite at the National Library of Ireland.

Deirdre McCarthy & Friends (Amy Hueber, Deette Bunn, Ruth Thompson, Sue Ensminger, Colleen Nicholson) perform a free concert at the Brick House Cafe in Brewerton, NY.

Armagh Piper's Club Harp Group, Coffee morning and Performance.

Try out the Harp with Deirdre Granville at Dingle Library.

'Try out the Harp' with Tim O Carroll &  Killarney Harps at Killarney Library.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY 12pm - 2pm Deirdre Granville and Killarney Harp Club and Friends. All Welcome.

Dearbhail Finnegan & Friends celebrate National Harp Day with a pop up performance at the Carolan Statute in Nobber, Co.Meath.

To Celebrate and Promote National Harp Day, Blessington Music are offering a free Harp workshop for complete beginners 12:30 - 1:00PM - Adult introduction Class. (Harps provided) 1;15pm -1:45pm - Children Intro Class (Harps Provided) To save a space please email  aine@muzikkon.com or text Aine on 0851431429 All you need to bring is Enthusiasm and […]

A lunch time pop-up concert by harp students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music to celebrate National Harp Day.

Lunchtime concert of harp music and harpers’ songs, given by Siobhán Armstrong, Ireland’s foremost performer on the instrument, together with the prize-winning singer, Róisín Elsafty.

An Carn will celebrate National Harp Day with one-to-one open workshops with Lauren O’Neill and Gráinne Meyer from 1 - 3 pm followed by a Harp Ensemble workshop from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.

Harpers Ann Tuite, Leah O'Sullivan and Sadhbh Travers will celebrate National Harp Day with a performance at Carton House from 1.15pm to 2pm on Saturday 19th October.

This year's Jadotville Day Ceremonies will include a celebration of National Harp Day with a performance by award winning Sligo harper Kate Gavin and Alderford Harps will display their O'Carolan wire strung harp.

To celebrate National Harp Day a number of harpers - including local harp maker Larry Fisher - will be having a harp circle featuring traditional Irish music.

One-hour beginners’ workshop under the gentle guidance of experienced teacher, Sylvia Crawford.

'Hands on Harp' session with Laoise Kelly at Foxford Woolen Mills as part of Foxford Traditional Weekend.

Come and enjoy National Harp Day in the Crawford Art Gallery in Emmet Place, Cork City from 2 to 4pm.There will be a host of young harpists performing including students of Oisin Morrison, Carys Ann Evans and Damhnait Nic Suibhne.We are also honoured and delighted to have Dr. Fiachra O Corragain, composer and harpist who […]

Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble perform at St. Nicholas' Church of Ireland with Special Guests including 2019 Senior Harp Champion Fionnuala Donlon, from Dundalk.

Join Wexford Harp Ensemble for an afternoon recital in St. Michael's Church, Gorey to celebrate National Harp Day. And look out for pop up concerts throughout the county on the day!  

You Gotta Have Harp Harpers’ Circle from 2-6pm Harpers from around the Philadelphia area will get together to celebrate National Harp Day

Join Noreen O’Donoghue and friends who will  play harps ...you are welcome to try the harp too ..at Blanchardstown Library  to celebrate National Harp Day  from 2.30-4pm.

A recital of poetry and music at Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin with Keith Payne, Theo Dorgan, together Cormac Juan Breatnach, Jaime Muñoz, Carlos Beceiro and Cormac de Barra.

Cairde na Cruite celebrates National Harp Day with special guest, award winning harper Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín from Mayo joined by young rising stars of the harp in Ireland. The sounds of our National Instrument will resonate once more in the beautiful historical surroundings of an Halla Mór.

Concert with Killarney Harp Club to celebrate National Harp Day harp Kerry-style!  

Workshop with renowned Scottish Harpist Catríona McKay at Ionad Cultúrtha at Baile Mhúirne, Co. Corcaigh.

Cormac de Barra & Anne-Marie O’Farrell; Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin; Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman in concert.

Harp session with Deirdre Granville & Cairde at McCarthy's Bar, Dingle.

Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble perform a 15/20 minute set in collaboration with the Harping workshop given by Michael Rooney at the  Foxford Traditional Weekend Féile Concert, Saturday Oct 19th, 8pm.

Harper Alannah Thornburg performs with band Alfi at Belfast's Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts.

A very special National Harp Day celebration in Ennis featuring Alisha McMahon, Elaine Hogal, Cathy Potter, Paul Dooley, Hazel Touhy, Deirdre O'Brien, Eithne Walsh, O'Connor Sisters, Aisling Lyons, Music Generation Harp Ensemble & young harpers from Clare. Free admission (donations welcome)