Harp Ireland

Trad @ Lunch - Elsa and Jos Kelly
2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Hawk’s Well Theatre, Temple Street, Sligo, F91 CFYZ, Ireland
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 Sligo.
Elsa Kelly started playing traditional Irish music at the age of six and quickly progressed, winning numerous all-Ireland medals for harp, flute and group playing. She was a member of Spraoi which won the Siansa Gael Linn competition in 2009 and was also a member of Ceol na nÓg Sligeach. She has taught as senior harp teacher with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann Fred Finn Sligeach and teaches and performs regularly at festivals and concerts throughout Ireland and beyond.
Jos Kelly has often been descried as being at the cutting edge of new Irish traditional music. He plays the button accordion and keyboard and has developed an excellent reputation on the Irish music scene and would be known, in particular, as a founding member of Moxie with whom he has achieved many accolades and travelled the world.

Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr
2023-05-13 20:00 - 21:30 | Square @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song, Church Street, Balbriggan, Dublin, K32 YV56, Ireland
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 Music and Song in Balbriggan on May 13th.
Making a compelling duet and creating music that communicates the beauty of a living tradition, Síle and Barry are celebrated as two of Ireland finest traditional musicians/singers. Their repertoire is a sympathetic merging of both traditional and original material, ranging from Síle’s ancient sean-nós songs to Barry’s self-composed modern folk tales. Their instrumental music on uilleann pipes, flute and harp is underpinned by subtle and inventive motif based arrangements. Originally from the sou
thern shores of Lough Neagh, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter, and visual artist Barry is one of Ireland’s most accomplished artists. A master on both uilleann pipes and flute, his recent work has explored the concept of relating musical performance and composition with visual art. Barry was the recipient of the prestigious Liam O’ Flynn Award in 2020 and is currently the tradition musician in residence at UCC. Síle is a harpist and sean-nós singer who is deeply influenced by her upbringing in the Connemara Gaeltacht where she was surrounded by music and song from an early age. Síle was recently named Amhránaí na Bliana (singer of the year) in the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil and her most recent album Anamnesis, a recording of sean-nós songs in collaboration with producer John Reynolds and cellist Caroline Dale, has just been released.

Baltimore Fiddle Fair: Aoife & Deirdre Granville
2023-05-06 12:30 - 13:30 | St. Matthew’s Church, Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland
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 currently works at the Folklore Department at UCC. She was appointed to the Arts Council in 2022 by Minister Martin and is currently recording her third solo album.
Deirdre is a harpist, flute player and singer and released her first solo album, Imram, a few years ago. She is a board member of Harp Ireland and a secondary school music teacher in Dingle. She was recently awarded an artistic residency at Centre Culturel Paris, where she will compose and perform in Summer 2023.
Aoife & Deirdre recently recorded duet tracks on Beauty an Oileáin, a collection of music and song from the Blasket Islands recorded by descendents of islanders. Both Aoife & Deirdre are in demand as tutors and performers at festivals at home and abroad.

Music at the Malthouse: The New England Irish Harp Orchestra
2023-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | The Malthouse, Main Street, Stradbally, R32 HP98, Ireland
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 New England Harp Orchestra perform in Co. Laois, joined by ensembles from Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois.

Music for Wexford present Liam Bates's World Premiere EARTHRISE
2023-04-30 15:00 - 17:30 | St. Iberius Church, Ferrybank South, Wexford
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, a new concerto for viola (Beth McNinch)and chamber ensemble by Kilmore composer Liam Bates. Famed for his Christmas musical Noel, a collaboration with Eoin Colfer, and Heroes of the Helen Blake, this promises to be a thrilling new work.
Jessie Montgomery Strum
Mozart Flute Quartet in D
Ravel Introduction and Allegro
Glazanov Reverie Orientale
Liam Bates EARTHRISE : Soloist Beth McNinch WORLD PREMIERE

Leader: Ioana Petcu Colan ,
Lidia Jewloszewicz Clarke: Violin
Nick Rippon: Viola
Niamh Molloy: Cello
Dominic Dudley: Bass
Dianne Marshall: Harp
Meadbh O’Rourke: Flute
Conor Sheil: Clarinet
Hannah Miller: Horn
About Musici Ireland:
Formed in 2012, Musici Ireland have performed hundreds of concerts across Ireland and have been broadcast around the world.
Musici Ireland is rooted in creativity and exploration. We are a women led chamber ensemble who value deep audience connection and aim to create evocative wholesome performances in both traditional and explorative concert experiences. We offer education and artistic nourishment for our members and always stay curious about the industry we are in, the world and ways we can add our creative footprint. Our development as an ensemble has seen substantial growth over the past number of years. A significant jump in both numbers and creative output was seen during the World’s Global Pandemic, highlighting our determination, resilience and passion for what we do as an ensemble. We look forward to expanding our listenership abroad and developing lasting international connections.

Oíche san Abbey - Raidió na Gaeltachta
2023-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 Ní Chathalláin an oíche i láthair.

Beidh sé beo ar agus le feiceáil beo anseo

Ar stáitse:
Aoife agus Deirdre Granville, Cór Fear Na nDéise, Anne Mulqueen, Cór Ban Chúil Aodha, Cór Cúil Aodha, Seán Ó Sé, Máire Ní Chéileachair, Cárthach Ó Faoláin agus Macdara Ó Faoiláin, Diarmuid Ó Meachair agus a mhuintir, Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich agus a chairde, Mossie Ó Scanláin, Máire Breatnach agus a mac Ruairí, agus go leor eile.

Bígí Linn!

Application Deadline for Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scholarship 2023
2023-04-28 17:30
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 of Ireland to attend the Willie Clancy Summer School between 1st and 9th of July 2023 to support the rapidly growing interest in Irish harping there.
During this week, harpers will be exposed to the finest harp teachers, traditional musicians, recitals and concerts, making for an immersive learning experience “Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s ongoing partnership with Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy offers an opportunity for harpers to learn from master musicians and to develop their own creative practice as we strive to safeguard and nurture the harping tradition, whilst ensuring that access to harp tuition is available to all”, said Lauren Ní Néill, CÉHI’s CEO. “Scholarship recipients will immerse themselves within the living tradition at Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy, as together we support and strengthen a vibrant, new generation of harpers,” she added.
To apply, please submit a letter clearly marked ‘Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy’ to info@harpireland.ie telling us why you should be considered and include a 2-minute harp recording in .MOV or .MP4 format by 5.30pm, Friday 28th April 2023. You can find out more about Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy at https://www.scoilsamhraidhwillieclancy.com/

Application Deadline for The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Harp Residency
2023-04-28 17:30 | Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig, Annaghmakerrig, Co Monaghan, Ireland
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 offer a 2 week residency for harpers and harper-composers, living on the island of Ireland. Located near Newbliss in Co Monaghan, The Tyrone Guthrie Centre provides the perfect haven of seclusion and quiet to enable creativity to flourish; harp players will be able to avail of its numerous facilities ranging from a composer’s room to a custom-designed performance studio with state-of-the-art facilities.
This residency is open to harpers and harper-composers, both established and emerging in the Traditional Arts and/or Music sectors. The selection process will be based on a CV and letter of application, which clearly outlines the rationale for ‘time spent’ at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To apply for this residency, please submit your application clearly marked The Tyrone Guthrie Centre Harp Residency to info@harpireland.ie by 5.30pm on Friday 28th April 2023. You can find information about the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at https://www.tyroneguthrie.ie/

Portlaoise Trad Fest: Harp Workshop with Eimear Coughlan
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-30 | Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
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 team feel it is the right time to showcase the talented musicianship found in Laois on the national stage. One of Portlaoise Trad Fest’s aim is to create a vibrant session scene in Portlaoise. As well as featuring local musicians, the festival will also bring top quality musicians to ‘The Town’, inspiring the upcoming younger musicians.
Portlaoise Trad Fest is for everyone. We know how much fun and enjoyable Irish Traditional Music can be. It has the power to change lives and we want to bring that energy to the community at large and show the people of Portlaoise how brilliant and exciting our traditional music is.
Portlaoise Trad fest runs on the 28th & 29th of April. We plan to run concerts, workshops, youth session and a session trail, never before seen in Portlaoise. We look forward to bringing the streets of Portlaoise alive with the sound of Irish Music over the May bank holiday weekend and we hope you will join us.
Tutors:
Harp: Eimear Coughlan
Accordion: Paul Finn
Bodhrán: Colm Phelan
Whistle: Brian Hughes
Fiddle: Tara Breen

Application Deadline for Scholarships to the Harp Festival 2023
2023-04-23 17:30 | An Grianán, Termonfechin, Louth
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 An Chúirt Chruitireachta, the International Festival for Irish Harp in An Grianán, Termonfechin, Co Louth between 25th and 30th June 2023. This five-day annual harp festival provides a unique opportunity for harpers to gain expert tuition from a range of internationally renowned harpers, immerse themselves within the tradition and meet and socialise with other harpers.
“An Chúirt Chruitireachta and the work of Cairde na Cruite have been pivotal in encouraging and inspiring new generations of harpers. CÉHI is delighted to support participants who will benefit from world-class harp teaching and performances at this festival, as well as connecting with other harpers of all ages” said Lauren Ní Néill, CÉHI’s CEO.
Applicants must live on the island of Ireland. To apply, please submit a letter clearly marked ‘An Chúirt Chruitireachta Scholarship’ to info@harpireland.ie telling us why you should be considered and include a 2-minute harp recording in .MOV or .MP4 format by 5.30pm, Sunday 23rd April 2023. The awards will be announced Friday 26th May 2023.
