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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260727T160000
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive: From Tradition to Practice – Harp Accompaniment and Style with Colm McGonigle
DESCRIPTION:This workshop with Colm McGonigle explores the evolving role of the harp in Irish music\, from historical traditions to contemporary practice. Through examples and demonstration\, the workshop will examine accompaniment\, arranging and stylistic approaches across different tune types. \nColm McGonigle is an acclaimed traditional musician\, harper and concertina player from Belfast\, widely respected as both a performer and educator within the traditional music community. Initially introduced to music by his father Tom\, he began on concertina before expanding his practice to piano and later the Irish harp\, developing a broad and sensitive musical style rooted in the Ulster tradition. \nColm has performed extensively across Ireland\, the UK and internationally\, with appearances at major venues and festivals including the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall\, Cambridge Folk Festival\, Celtic Connections and Festival Interceltique de Lorient. While based in London\, he was a harp tutor with the London Irish Music School and Feith an Cheoil School of Music\, and has delivered workshops at leading traditional music festivals. \nNow based in Dublin following doctoral studies\, he remains active as a performer\, tutor and session musician\, contributing to the continued development and transmission of Irish traditional harp music. \nDate: Monday 27th July\nTime: 4pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-from-tradition-to-practice-harp-accompaniment-and-style-with-colm-mcgonigle/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260728T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260728T160000
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive: The Belfast Harp Festival as a Starting Point with Neil Martin
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging illustrated lecture\, Neil Martin uses the Belfast Harp Festival of 1792 as a starting point to explore the wider historical journey of Irish music. Moving back and forth through time\, the session examines the cultural\, social and musical contexts that have shaped the tradition\, from its early roots to its continued evolution. Through commentary\, imagery and musical examples\, Neil will illuminate key moments\, figures and influences along this path. Insightful and thought-provoking\, this lecture offers a deeper understanding of how history\, place and people have contributed to the rich tapestry of Irish traditional music. \nDate: Tuesday 28th July\nTime: 3pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-the-belfast-harp-festival-as-a-starting-point-with-neil-martin/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260729T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T110028
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive: Arranging for Large-Scale Traditional Ensembles with Michael Rooney
DESCRIPTION:In this insightful talk\, Michael Rooney explores the art of arranging traditional music for large-scale ensembles. Drawing on his extensive experience as a composer and musical director\, he will examine how to expand traditional tunes and songs beyond small group settings while retaining their character and integrity. The session will look at orchestration\, texture\, and balance\, as well as the challenges of writing for diverse instruments and varying skill levels. Through examples and discussion\, Michael will offer a behind-the-scenes insight into shaping large ensemble sound\, making this an engaging session for musicians\, composers and anyone interested in the evolving possibilities of traditional music. \nDate: Wednesday 28th July\nTime: 2:30pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-arranging-for-large-scale-traditional-ensembles-with-michael-rooney/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260729T213000
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin’ Celebrating 230 Years of Bunting’s Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Marking the 230th anniversary of Edward Bunting’s A General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music (1796)\, Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin’ is a landmark celebration of Irish harping\, documenting the ancient tradition and highlighting current practise. This flagship concert brings together leading performers\, tutors and composers for an evening of solo and ensemble performance\, alongside new compositions and arrangements that reimagine historical repertoire for today’s audiences. \nAt its heart is the CÉHI All-Island Harp Ensemble\, led by Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill\, offering a powerful coming together of young harpers from across the island. Blending heritage and innovation\, Harps Alive stands as a centrepiece of Belfast TradFest\, celebrating the harp’s enduring voice and its evolving place in contemporary traditional music. \n230 bliain ar aghaidh ó foilsíodh A General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music (1796) le hÉadbhard Bunting\, is ceiliúradh mór suntasach é Harps Alive ar chruitireacht na hÉireann mar sheantraidisiún agus mar ealaín bheo chomhaimseartha. Tugann an mhórcheolchoirm seo cuid de na healantóirí\, teagascóirí agus cumadóirí is iomráití le chéile d’oíche lán de cheol aonair agus comhcheoil\, a athshamhlaíonn stór stairiúil ceoil do lucht éisteachta an lae inniu. \nI gcroílár na hócáide\, tá Ceolfhoireann Cruite Uile-Éireann Chruit Éireann le cruitirí ó cheann ceann na tíre\, faoi stiúir Shíofra Ní Dhubhghaill\, agus ceol cruite den scoth acu. Ag sníomh oidhreacht agus nuálaíocht le chéile\, seasann An Chruit Bheo|Harps Alive|Harps Leevin’ mar cheann de phríomhimeachtaí na féile\, ag ceiliúradh oidhreacht bheo na cruite agus an tionchar leanúnach atá aici ar cheol comhaimseartha na hÉireann i láthair na huaire. \nDate: Wednesday 29th July\nTime: 7:30pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-an-chruit-bheo-harps-leevin-celebrating-230-years-of-buntings-legacy/
LOCATION:Redeemer Central\, 101 Donegall Street\, Belfast\, BT1 2FJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive: Live Sound for Traditional Music with Úna Monaghan
DESCRIPTION:Úna Monaghan is a live sound engineer with specialisms in traditional acoustic\, experimental and multichannel music. She has 20 years of experience working internationally with leading musicians and composers\, from Pauline Scanlon\, Andy Irvine\, Dolores Keane\, Maighread and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill\, to Mark Lettieri\, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh\, John Spillane\, Liz Carroll\, The Olllam\, Liam O’Flynn and Landless. She was Donal Lunny’s front of house engineer for two of his major projects at home and on tour – Usher’s Island and Atlantic Arc Orchestra\, and was touring engineer with At First Light\, Ensemble Ériu\, Notify and Réalta. She has mixed countless traditional musicians from Shetland to Shanghai and through her work in venues throughout Ireland\, including years in An Droichead\, The Black Box and the Duncairn Belfast\, often by artist request. In 2025 she was sound engineer and designer for Jennifer Walshe’s major new opera MARS\, in Galway Arts Festival and The Abbey\, Dublin. \nThis talk and Q&A will discuss considerations for the amplification of traditional musicians\, both from the point of view of the musician and the engineer. In addition to technical basics\, expect detail from Úna’s own approach and insights beyond the practical. It is a must for anyone with questions about any aspect of their live sound. \nDate: Thursday 30th July\nTime: 3:30pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-live-sound-for-traditional-music-with-una-monaghan/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260731T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260731T223000
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SUMMARY:O'Carolan Harp Festival: Sonóir
DESCRIPTION:Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland\, in conjunction with The O’Carolan Harp Festival\, is thrilled to announce a spectacular headline concert taking place on 31st July 2026\, in the St.Ronan’s Hall\, Keadue. The evening promises an unforgettable celebration of harping. At the heart of the night is a performance of Sonóir\, a groundbreaking Harp Ireland commission by renowned percussionist and composer Mel Mercier. Originally premiered to critical acclaim at the Royal Irish Academy of Music last November\, the piece brings together a highly unusual and evocative blend of two Irish harps\, bassoon\, viola da gamba\, and traditional percussion.\n\nThe concert will also feature The Keadue Harp Ensemble ensuring the legacy of Turlough O’Carolan is celebrated by the community that champions it best\, featuring Fiachra Guihen\, Emma Benson\, Sophie Daly\, and Aoife Guckian.\n\nDate: Friday 31 July 2026\n\nTime: 9pm\nVenue: St. Ronan’s Hall\, F52 N928\nTickets Here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/ocarolan-harp-festival-sonoir-2/
LOCATION:St. Ronan’s Hall\, Keadew West\, County Roscommon\, Keadue\, Co. Roscommon\, F52 N928\, Ireland
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