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SUMMARY:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Brídín
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 11th January\, 7.30pm \nThe Sugar Club\, Dublin \nTickets available here  \nExperience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers. Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions run throughout 2024 and feature innovative\, cutting-edge Irish harp performances from a variety of players\, pushing the boundaries of the tradition in new and exciting ways. \nFirst up on Thursday January 11th is BRÍDÍN\, a contemporary folk harper\, singer and composer from Sligo\, who has developed a unique style influenced by her natural surroundings and rooted in a traditional music background. \nBRIDÍN combines her loop and effect pedals with layered melodies on harp and voice together with fiddle\, keyboard\, electric guitar\, bass and pulsating drums. A frequent performer at TradFest\, BRÍDÍN has been nominated for the RTÉ Folk Awards\, and has over the years performed on The Late Late Show\, Ireland AM and The Tommy Tiernan Show. \n“Absolutely amazing performer! Great music\, so breathtaking when live\, she is one of a kind” \n“And if you want to hear a fine example of the harp in the contemporary folk music of Ireland\, then listen to Ocean of Stars\, the new EP by Brídín.” Richard Hillingum\, Folk Radio \nSligo-native BRÍDÍN carries the tradition of Irish music into the fourth generation of her family – playing harp\, flute\, piano and dancing sean nós. After achieving a master’s degree in music\, she’s continued to develop her own unique style\, bringing a modern energy to her traditional influences. She released her Ocean Of Stars EP in 2021\, which featured contributions from Colm Mac Con Iomaire and Clare Sands. \nHer music lies in the indistinct place between traditional and contemporary. She proves her ability to sway between both worlds and play to her strengths in each. \n“I feel a strong pull to nature and my beautiful surroundings in Sligo when I’m composing my pieces. I’m fascinated by the beginning and ending of life and the constant movement of nature. That’s where I draw most of my inspiration from\,” she says. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/bridin-and-her-band-at-the-sugar-club/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260404T091451
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SUMMARY:Manchester Harp Festival
DESCRIPTION:Anne-Marie O’Farrell is set to perform at the inaugural Manchester harp festival later this month. Good luck from everyone at Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland! \n\n\nFRIDAY 19 JANUARY\n1.30pm: Free lunchtime harp recital from Students of Chetham’s School of Music \n7.30pm: Opening Night Recital  with Louise Thomson\, Marie Leenhardt\, Anne Marie O’Farrell and Esther Swift. \n\n\nSATURDAY 20 JANUARY\n9am onward: Live finals of the Manchester Harp Competition \n2.30 – 3.30pm: Demonstrations of Harp•E\, super sleek electro-acoustic instruments\, which won the Red Dot Design Award and are sold by SALVI Harps. They are played by both classical and experimental musicians on the world’s biggest stages. \n7.30pm: Headlining performance by Anneleen Lenaerts \nThe festival is generously sponsored by Salvi Music\, London\, who will be exhibiting their beautiful collection of both Salvi and Lyon & Healy harps for you to try out throughout the day.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/manchester-harp-festival/
LOCATION:Manchester\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240124T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240124T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091451
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SUMMARY:Lisa Canny on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets Available: https://www.lisacanny.com/tour
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/lisa-canny-tour/
LOCATION:Co. Donegal
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240126T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091451
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SUMMARY:Michelle Mulcahy - Tradfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Michelle Mulcahy has redefined the contemporary harp landscape with remarkable musicianship. With accolades like TG4 Young Musician of the Year (2006) and Female Musician of the Year\, her solo album “Suaimhneas” gained international recognition. Collaborating with American label Shanachieand Irish label Cló-Iar Chonnacht\, Michelle’s albums are celebrated. In 2017\,  her album with collaborators Louise and Mick Mulcahy\, “The Reel Note” earned TradConnects Traditional Album of the Year. In 2023\, Michelle\, Mick\, and Louise received the TG4 Gradam Ceoil award for their contribution to Irish traditional music. A scholar with a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology\, her 2023 solo harp release “Lady on the Island” is hailed ‘as one of the most important recordings in recent Irish music history’ (Siobhan Long\, Irish Times). \nThis concert will take place in the Project Room in Malahide Castle’s Visitor Centre. With the beautiful Walled Garden as a backdrop\, the Project Room is a stunning location to see one of Irelands’ finest traditional musicians. \nTickets Available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/michelle-mulcahy-tradfest-2024/
LOCATION:Malahide Castle\, Back Road\, Malahide Demesne\, Malahide\, Co. Dublin\, K36 YP65\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240126T203000
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SUMMARY:Alannah Thornburgh - Tradfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland\, with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family heritage\, reimagining ancient airs and tunes from the Irish harping\, American Appalachian\, and jazz traditions. This cross-genre interaction and juxtaposition of old melodies with contemporary harmonies and techniques are interwoven throughout her music\, described as ‘unforced\, fluid\, and utterly at home in her own sound’ (The Irish Times). \nAlannah’s debut solo single ‘The Front\,’ a homage to the late minimalist composer Conor Walsh\, was premiered on Seattle’s KEXP to great critical acclaim. She was nominated for two awards at the 2022 and 2021 RTÉ Folk Awards: Best Emerging Artist and Best Folk Instrumentalist. Alannah featured in an RTÉ 1 documentary ‘A Note for Nature’ in collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Alannah is also a recipient of the Arts Council’s Next Generation Award 21/22. She is a founding member of Alfi\, a trio that combines traditional Irish and Appalachian music and song\, and they were winners of the 2020 US Embassy Creative Minds Award. Alannah will release both her debut solo album and an album with Alfi in 2023. She has recorded\, performed\, and collaborated with Anna Mieke\, Brían Mac Gloinn (Ye Vagabonds)\, Lemoncello\, Colm Mac Con Iomaire\, Brigid Mae Power\, David Keenan\, Tristan Scroggins\, Conor Caldwell\, Gareth Quinn Redmond\, and Varo.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/alannah-thornburgh-tradfest-2024/
LOCATION:Castle Hall at Dublin Castle\, Dame Street\, Dublin 2\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Album Launch: Cuimhní Rúnda
DESCRIPTION:Nodlaig Ní Bhrollaigh is a singer and musician from Dungiven who inherited a wealth of traditional and folk music from her parents\, well-known folk singers\, Anne and Francie Brolly. Classically trained\, Nodlaig has toured the world performing with leading musicians such as Phil Coulter and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Nodlaig is joined by musicians from across the North West of Ireland. \n‘Cuimhní Rúnda’ is Nodlaig’s second solo album and is a journey through the times and places that have inspired her music over the last 20 years. \nFrom the memories hidden in the depths of the Swilly to the strains of the ancient harp in the Roe Valley that echo in Gaelic Scotland\, to the emigrants leaving their mark at the top of the Carn\, to the artistic reimaging of Narnia at CS Lewis Square. \nThis compilation of original works hopes to enhance our understanding of place and heritage and entice the visitor to experience first-hand these places of scenic beauty\, mystery and lore. \n\n  \nFriday 26th January\, 8pm \nRegional Cultural Centre\, Letterkenny \nTickets available here  \, €18 (€15 Early Bird Price)
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/album-launch-cuimhni-runda/
LOCATION:Regional Cultural Centre\, Letterkenny\, Cove Hill\, Port Road\, Letterkenny\, Co. Donegal\, F92 C8HD\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240127T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240127T130000
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SUMMARY:Oisín Morrison - Tradfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Oisín Morrison\, originally from Dublin but now living in Cork\, is a talented harper\, flute player\, piano player\, and composer. He has an extensive background in teaching and performing at festivals both in Ireland and abroad\, with numerous appearances on television and radio. Oisín has been recognized with various awards\, including the prestigious Bonn Óir Sheáin Uí Riada\, the Oireachtas\, and Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Recently\, he was honored with the 2020 Visionary scheme by Trad Ireland. During his time as a UCD Ad Astra Performing Arts scholar\, he completed his Masters in Irish literature\, specializing in the music and song of Turlough O’Carolan. Notable works include the composition of the ‘Clann Lir’ suite in 2016 and his appointment as composer in residence with Cork’s youth group\, Ensemble Mhúscraí\, where he crafted a suite of music inspired by the poetry of Seán Ó Ríordáin in 2020. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/oisin-morrison-tradfest-2024/
LOCATION:National Museum of Ireland\, Collins Barracks\, Collins Barracks\, Benburb Street\, Stoneybatter\, Dublin\, D07 XKV4\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240127T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240127T190000
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SUMMARY:Laoise Kelly - Tradfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Laoise Kelly from Westport\, now living on Achill Island\, Co .Mayo\, is one of Ireland’s leading traditional harpers. Laoise uses a new style of harp playing\, combining the techniques of fingerpads in the bass and fingernails in the melody on a thirty-four gut strung Paddy Cafferky harp. Laoise has performed and recorded with the foremost artists in Irish music from The Chieftains to Kate Bush. She represented Ireland at the World Harp Festival in Paraguay. She has 3 critically acclaimed solo albums and is the director of the Achill International Harp Festival. In 2020 Laoise was awarded the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Musician of the Year. \nThis concert will take place in the Project Room in Malahide Castle’s Visitor Centre. With the beautiful Walled Garden as a backdrop\, the Project Room is a stunning location to enjoy one of Ireland’s leading traditional harpers. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/laoise-kelly-tradfest-2024/
LOCATION:Malahide Castle\, Back Road\, Malahide Demesne\, Malahide\, Co. Dublin\, K36 YP65\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
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SUMMARY:BRÍDÍN on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Check out Sligo based harper BRÍDÍN’S tour dates…including our Sugar Club Harp Sessions Concert! \nBallina Arts Centre\, Mayo – 17:11/23 \nClub D’Art\, Carlow – 18/11/23 \nBree’s Bar\, Sligo – 20/11/23 \nThe Sugar Club\, Dublin with Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland – 11/01/24 \nGlór\, Ennis – 19/01/24 \nThe Duncairn\, Belfast – 26/01/24 \nEcho Echo Theatre\, Derry – 28/01/24 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/bridin-tour/
LOCATION:Co. Donegal
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240128T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240128T130000
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SUMMARY:Aisling Lyons - Tradfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Aisling Lyons is a multi-award winning harper\, concertina player\, and composer from County Clare. Described by Hot Press Magazine as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians’ following the release of her debut album ‘Aistear’ in 2022\, she holds 8 All-Ireland titles and has toured around the world from Europe to the U.S\, Australia and China. Aisling graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Irish Music from the University of Limerick in 2018 and as a Professional Master of Education in 2021. Currently\, she tutors harp at the Irish World Academy\, Limerick\, and at University College Cork. Aisling is also involved in a collaborative music residency with Glór and Creative Ireland as well as being a member of bands ‘Harpanno’ and ‘3 on the Bund’\, who have both released their debut albums. She has been described as ‘one of the rising stars and budding composers of the Irish harp world – rooted in tradition and beautifully inventive’. In 2021\, Aisling collaborated with artist Aideen Barry\, on ‘Oblivion’ commissioned by Music Network and the Irish Traditional Music Archives\, and also performed with Tolu Makay on RTÉ’s ‘Ireland in Music’ & for Michael D. Higgins’ 80th Birthday Celebrations on TG4. Aisling’s debut album ‘Aistear’\, supported by Clare County Council\, was released in 2021 and has been described as ‘an exceptional CD’ (The Living Tradition)\, ‘a standout record\, flawless’ (Hot Press Magazine)\, and ‘excellent’ (Folk Radio UK) \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/aisling-lyons-tradfest-2024/
LOCATION:Skerries Mills\, Townparks\, Skerries\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240128T130000
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SUMMARY:Síle Denvir - Tradfest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Síle Denvir is a sean-nós singer and harpist deeply influenced by her home\, the Connemara Gaeltacht in Ireland. Her singing\, deeply rooted in the ancient style of sean-nós\, carries a global appeal through her ethereal performances. She has collaborated with renowned Irish musicians and is a founding member of the group Líadan. As an academic at Dublin City University\, she  has extensively researched and published works on Irish song tradition\, adding further depth to her performances. Síle’s latest album\, “Anamnesis\,” recorded with producer John Reynolds and cellist Caroline Dale\, was released in 2023. Recently\, she was honoured with the title of “Amhránaí na Bliana” (singer of the year) at the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/sile-denvir-tradfest-2024/
LOCATION:Swords Castle\, The Chapel\, Bridge Street\, Townparks\, Swords\, Co. Dublin\, K67 X439\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240203
DTSTAMP:20260404T091451
CREATED:20240111T152704Z
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SUMMARY:Féile na Tána
DESCRIPTION:Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland at Féile na Tana\nCÉHI are delighted to partner with Féile na Tána in February 2024 to present a series of harp events. \nOn Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th January\, Dublin harper Luke Webb will visit a number of schools in the Cooley Peninsula and present a Hands on Harps Schools Workshop. \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin us for Ceolchoirm Coimisiúin na Féile for performances from the Harps Alive Cross Border Harp Ensemble\, featuring the TU Dublin and Elver harp ensembles\, as well as Peadar Ó Riada\, Máire Ní Chéileachair and musicians Zoë Conway & John Mc Intyre. \nNot to be missed! \nTickets available here \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/feile-na-tana/
LOCATION:Carlingford Heritage Centre\, Church Road\, Carlingford\, Co. Louth\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Workshops
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