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SUMMARY:A Deep Ravine
DESCRIPTION:Conducted & composed by Micheal Rooney \n\n\nPerformed by Music Generation Cavan Monaghan Youth Folk Orchestra\nDirected by: Tommy Mc Ardle\nPresented and narrated by – Sean Rocks \nThe innovative suite was commissioned by renowned musician\, composer\, and musical director Michael Rooney\, with a script crafted by esteemed writer Tommy McArdle. “A Deep Ravine” tells the story of life on the border\, delivering a profound creative response to the era of partition and offering deeper insights into the significant events of that time. Audiences are encouraged to reflect on the lives of individuals living 100 years ago on the newly established border as two separate states\, North and South\, came into existence. \nThe performance comes to life through the talents of the recently formed Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan Cross Border Youth Folk Orchestra. These young musicians\, hailing from Cavan\, Monaghan\, Tyrone\, Fermanagh\, Scotland\, and Ukraine\, represent a diverse range of musical genres. They are joined by talented local actors from Monaghan and Cavan. Presented and narrated by RTÉ host and MC Sean Rocks. \nPresented by Music Generation Cavan Monaghan\nSponsored by Monaghan County Council and Cavan County Council\, through The Department of Tourism\, Culture\, Arts\, Gaeltacht\, Sport\, and Media\, under The Community Strand of the 2023 Decade of Centenaries Programme and Creative Ireland Programme 2023. \n\nTickets are available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/a-deep-ravine/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black - Irish Tour
DESCRIPTION:Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black are a Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo\, both recent post-graduates of the Traditional Music course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. They blend traditional with contemporary\, drawing on experiences in jazz\, folk and classical genres to bring something fresh to the traditional music scene. In February this year they won the Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections in Glasgow\, and appeared as FATEA’s featured artists at Southport’s Love Folk Festival. Eleanor and Gregor played at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival in April and at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival in August. This year they were selected as UKHA Emerging Artists\, and released our debut EP\, ‘Let No Man’ in April 2024. \n\n  \n\n\n\nTour Dates:\nWeds 4th Sep – Bello Bar\, DUBLIN 8:30pm\nFri 6th Sep – House of McDonnell\, BALLYCASTLE 7:30pm\nSat 7th Sep – House concert\, ANTRIM 7:30pm\nSun 8th Sep – Sunflower Public House\, BELFAST 8:00pm\n\n\nTickets available at: www.eleanorgregorduo.com/gigs\nInstagram: @eleanorgregorduo\nFacebook: @eleanorgregorduo
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/eleanor-dunsdon-gregor-black-irish-tour/
LOCATION:Co. Donegal
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240912T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240912T220000
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SUMMARY:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Catriona Cannon & Cian Finn
DESCRIPTION:Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers.  Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions run throughout 2024 and feature innovative\, cutting-edge Irish harp performances from a variety of players\, pushing the boundaries of the tradition in new and exciting ways. \nOur fourth concert on Thursday 12th September 2024 features Galway harper Catriona Cannon and Cian Finn. As founding members of Intinn\, a four-piece Irish dub and dancehall collective\, the pair have performed on the same stages as The Wailers\, The Skatalites and UB40. In 2010 Intinn was declared “Best Upcoming Reggae Act in UK and Ireland” at the One Love Festival in London. \nCatriona has since recorded and performed on harp with many musicians\, over contemporary\, experimental and traditional genres and featured on Cian’s debut album ‘This Applies’ in 2015. Performing together\, Cian and Catriona will draw on their combined musical influences for an evening of harp\, dub and song. \nBook tickets now before they’re gone! \ndoors 8.00pm \nconcert starts 8.30pm \n  \nTickets available here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-sugar-club-harp-sessions-catriona-cannon-and-cian-finn/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
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SUMMARY:Thomas Connellan Harp Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Thomas Connellan Harp Festival in Lough Gur takes place the 13th – 15th of September. There is stellar line up of some of the best harp players in the country. The festival celebrates Lough Gur’s link with famous harper and composer Thomas Connellan. Connellan is said to have died at Bouchier’s Castle in 1698 and to be buried in Teampall Nua.\n\nThe festival features: Kathleen Loughnane and Cormac Cannon\, Michelle Mulcahy\, Alannah Thornburgh And Emma Benson\n\nEvents not to missed! \n\nFriday 13th\nSession Dave Clarke’s Bar Bruff\n8pm\n\nSaturday 14th\nHarp Workshops\nHoney-Fitz Theatre\n2pm-5pm\n\nSunday 15th\nFree Lecture/Recital with Kathleen Loughnane: The Harpers Connellan\nLough Gur Visitor Centre\n2pm\n\nSunday 15th\nConcert\nLough Gur Visitor Centre\n8pm\n\nFor more info/ to book any events you can contact 0877676331\n\n Workshop places can be booked on Eventbrite through the following link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harp-workshops-lough-gur-national-school-the-honeyfitz-theatre-tickets-1003731757707\n\n Concert tickets can be booked with the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/concert-an-evening-of-irish-harp-at-lough-gur-celebrating-thomas-connellan-tickets-1003071663347?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/thomas-connellan-harp-festival/
LOCATION:Lough Gur Visitor Centre\, Lough Gur Visitor Centre\, Bruff\, Co. Limerick\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240913T200000
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Bygone Times: Harping in Drogheda
DESCRIPTION:St Peter’s Church Drogheda \nFriday 13th September\, 8pm \n€15 / €12  \n1844 – the year that the Irish Harp Society in Drogheda held their Grand Harp Concert featuring performances of Carolan’s airs as well as the music other eminent harper-composers. Revisit the story of the Drogheda Harp School and the music performed 280 years on in St Peter’s Church\, Drogheda. Featuring Teresa O’Donnell Gráinne Hambly & William Jackson\, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla & renowned fiddle player\, Gerry O’Connor\, Cormac de Barra\, Adam O’Neill\, Eilís Lavelle and the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-bygone-times-harping-in-drogheda/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Church of Ireland\, Drogheda\, Peter Street\, Dorgheda\, Co. Louth\, A92AP95\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T143000
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SUMMARY:King of the Fairies and his Magic Harp
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of myth and magic through music for families\n​​​​​​​\nAisling Ennis\, harp \nExplore the sound of fairy harp music with harpist ​​​​​​Aisling Ennis. \nCome help Aisling find her blue harp with the help of fairy doors in the John Field Room. \nJoin Aisling as she tells the tale of King of the Fairies Dagha and his magic harp. Introducing us to the three different types of traditional tunes which encapsulate the emotional spectrum – goltraí (sorrowful)\, geantraí (lively and cheerful)\, and ending the concert with suantraí (the lullabies). \nThis is a relaxed event\, where everybody is welcome to move about the space as they want. \nThis concert is designed for toddlers to 8-year-olds and their families\, all are welcome.\nAdults must be accompanied by a child. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/king-of-the-fairies-and-his-magic-harp/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T140000
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Flúirse at Malahide Castle
DESCRIPTION:14th September  \nFree | 1pm \nMalahide Castle \nHear sounds of the Irish harp echo throughout Malahide Castle with a pop-up performance from Flúirse. Placing second at Gael Linn’s Siansa Competition in 2024\, this group of talented young musicians from Co. Laois will showcase traditional music at its finest.  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-fluirse-at-malahide-castle/
LOCATION:Malahide Castle\, Back Road\, Malahide Demesne\, Malahide\, Co. Dublin\, K36 YP65\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T000258
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SUMMARY:TSEAC Singing Sessions with Séamus Ó Flatharta
DESCRIPTION:Join The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre and our guest Séamus Ó Flatharta for a Singing Session at TSEAC where it’s all about the art of song. \nLed by professional musicians\, Dónal Kearney\, Fergus Cahillane & Macdara Yeates\, ‘TSEAC Singing Sessions’ is an informal session where all participants are encouraged to perform and share songs in a relaxed environment. Our guest hosts will do their best to accommodate all those who wish to sing within the time constraints\, both on-site and on-line. Each month will also feature an invited special guest singer who will also take to the stage. \nIf singing isn’t for you and you prefer to just listen\, why not come along\, and enjoy some refreshments from The Cottage Café whilst you enjoy the music in our atmospheric\, candlelit theatre\, or join us online as we stream the session live on our social media channels for all to enjoy. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/tseac-singing-sessions-with-seamus-o-flatharta/
LOCATION:The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre\, Main Street\, Naul\, Co. Dublin\, K32 AY27\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240921T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T000258
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SUMMARY:Boyne Tradfest | In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack
DESCRIPTION:Event: Boyne Tradfest |In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: The Tholsel\, West Street\, Drogheda\, A92 A8XF \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: September 21st\, 8:00pm. Doors 7:30pm. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMichael Rooney\, a renowned composer and master of the Irish harp\, has been honoured as the TG4 ‘Composer of the Year’ in 2017 and has created numerous acclaimed suites\, including his latest\, “A Deep Ravine\,” reflecting on significant historical events of the Irish border. \nJune McCormack is an award-winning flute player and TG4 Gradam ‘Young Musician of the Year’. Together they bring their profound expertise and passion for traditional Irish music to the stage\, ensuring a night of musical brilliance from this extraordinary duo. \nTickets €18 available here. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/boyne-tradfest-in-concert-with-michael-rooney-june-mccormack/
LOCATION:The Tholsel\, West Street\,\,\, Drogheda\, Co. Louth\, A92 A8XF\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T000258
CREATED:20240627T124140Z
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SUMMARY:Harps South-East - Lunchtime harp recital with Tríona Marshall & Cruitirí Loch Garman
DESCRIPTION:September 28th 2024  \n1-2pm (€10/€8) \nJoin Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and Music for Wexford in St Iberius Church to hear one of Ireland’s foremost harpers\, Tríona Marshall\, perform a concert celebrating our national instrument. We are delighted that Tríona will be joined by the Wexford Harp Ensemble – Cruitirí Loch Garman\, directed by Aileen Kennedy as part of Music for Wexford’s “side by side” initiative\, giving amateur musicians the opportunity to perform alongside professionals. \nTríona Marshall has played with The Chieftains since 2003\, performing at festivals and concert halls around the world and in the USA\, Japan\, China and Australia. She has recorded extensively with The Chieftains and was principal harpist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra\,  having completed her studies at the London’s Royal College of Music and the Koninklijk Conservatorium in Den Haag. In 2013\, along with The Chieftains\, Triona was awarded an honorary doctorate from Dublin Institute of Technology in recognition of her contribution to Irish music.   \n  Cruitirí Loch Garman – Wexford Harp Ensemble directed by Aileen Kennedy\, are based in Co. Wexford consists of over 20 harp players who play and sing all types of music and songs at events both locally and internationally. Aileen\, a former member of the Belfast Harp Orchestra\, has enjoyed success at many harp festivals over the years\, winning the Nobber\, Granard and Keadue festivals and some of her compositions are held in the National Library of Wales. \n  \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-south-east-lunchtime-harp-recital-with-triona-marshall-cruitiri-loch-garman/
LOCATION:St. Iberius Church\, Ferrybank South\, Wexford
CATEGORIES:Concert
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