Harp Ireland

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Irish Cultural Centre, London
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Irish Cultural Centre, London
Performances from harpists Jean Kelly, Tara Viscardi, Mara McNamee and the ICC Harp Ensemble.
Free adm
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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Pop Up Performance at Johnstown Castle
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Johnstown, Co Wexford
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Shelly O’Grady and Cláirsí Neamhaí who will perform on Saturday 19th October, 1pm in Johnstown Castle.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the RIAM
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Royal Irish Academy of Music, 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2,, Dublin 2, D02 WY89, Ireland
Join us for an afternoon of inspirational harp playing.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble
2024-10-19 13:15 - 14:00 | TU DUBLIN, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, Dublin, D07 H6K8, Ireland
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble!
1.15pm – 2pm Pop-Up Performance from TU Dublin Harp Ensemble at the Bandstand, TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Kinsale Library with Anne-marie Papin, James Harpur, Eimear McDonough and Glissando Harps
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Kinsale Library, Church Square, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 XK74, Ireland
Celebrate harp day with Harpers & Poets in Kinsale Library, Co. Cork on 19th October 2pm .
Free admission, no booking required.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day New Zealand Harp Workshop with Úna Ní Fhlannagáin
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Stokes Valley, New Zealand
Harp Workshop with Úna Ní Fhlannagáin
Email to register your place una@una.ie

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Laois Workshop and Concert
2024-10-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Laois Music Centre, Church Ave, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 Y074, Ireland
2-5pm Harp Ensemble Workshop with Holly Geraghty

5pm Harp Day Concert featuring Holly Geraghty, Siobhán Buckley and the Music Generation Laois Harp Ensemble
Free Admission
In partnership with Laois County Council

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Laois
2024-10-19 14:00 - 19:00 | Laois Music Centre, Church Ave, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 Y074, Ireland
Join Music Generation Laois as they celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024!
Harp ensemble workshop with Holly Geraghty: 2-5pm
Recital featuring Holly Geraghty, Siobhán Buckley and the Music Generation Laois Harp Ensemble: 5pm
Free, register at eventbrite.ie

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cavan - The legacy of Eoghan Roe
2024-10-19 14:00 - 20:00 | Gaelscoil Bhréifne, Cock Hill, Aghnaskerry, Cavan, H12 TD54
Celebrate harping with Music Generation Cavan Monaghan on Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024!
Venue: Gaelscoil Bhréifne, Cock Hill, Aghnaskerry, Cavan, H12 TD54
Times and Activities:
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Junior Harp Ensemble Workshop with Alisha McMahon
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Junior Rehearsal with Sabina & Eilis
Senior Ensemble Workshop with Alisha McMahon
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Combined Junior & Senior Rehearsal with Eilis & Sabina
Reserve a spot
8:00 PM
Ed Reavy Traditional Music Concert
Cavan Town Hall, H12 WV82
Book online at ticketsolve.ie
In partnership with Cavan County Council

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Ruth O'Hara at Naas Library
2024-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Naas Library, Main St, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT, Ireland
Join harpist Ruth O’Hara & students for an afternoon of harp music. A programme to include Irish trad, classical, film & pop music.
Some pieces on the programme:
The Butterfly – Traditional Irish
Happy Days Hornpipe – Ruth O’Hara
Kejadenn – Gwenael Kerleo
Feuilles d’Automne – A. Hasselmans
Birds Of A Feather – Billie Eilish
Come Little Children – Hocus Pocus – John Debney
Carolan’s Concerto – O’Carolan

No booking required, for further information see here.

Lá na Cruite | Quayside Shopping Centre, 19 October from 3 pm- 5 pm. Sligo Music Generation Harp Ensemble . Program: Irish trad music Harp Day with Music Generation Sligo
2024-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Quayside Shopping Centre, Rathedmond, Sligo, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Harp Day with Music Generation Sligo
Quayside Shopping Centre
19 October from 3 pm- 5 pm.
Sligo Music Generation Harp Ensemble celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with a programme of Irish traditional music.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Cairde na Cruite
2024-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Pearse Museum Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, St Endas Park, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 Y7Y5, D16Y7Y5, Ireland
Cairde na Cruite presents its annual Autumn Concert in this wonderful historical and magical setting. The concert will feature renowned Irish harper, Tríona Marshall

Pearse Museum, St Enda’s Park, Dublin 16 D16 Y7Y5
Fáilte roimh cách. All welcome.
Admission free
Booking essential by email pearsemuseum@opw.ie or call 01 493 4208

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin at Greystones Library
2024-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Greystones Library, Mill Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, A63 KN52, Ireland
Hear the sounds of the early Irish harp and its repertoire in this Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Recital from Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin at Greystones Library, 3.30pm.
No booking required, free admission.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Tralee. Informal harp session led by Michelle O Sullivan and members of the Music Generation Kerry Trad Ensemble.
2024-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Tralee
An informal harp session led by Michelle O Sullivan and members of the Music Generation Kerry Trad Ensemble. Bring your harp, siblings, friends, grandparents etc. for an informal afternoon with harp music and more, all instruments welcome. The perfect occasion to play your favourite piece in public, or to show us your new composition, to sing a song or to recite a poem, or to just come along to listen, meet, chat and enjoy. Free admission.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Fota House with Cork School of Music
2024-10-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Fota House, Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 Y642, Ireland
Join the Cork School of Music Harp Department in celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day The Drawing Room, Fota House, Saturday 19th of October at 4.30pm with a mix of Irish music and movie classics!
Free admission, no booking required.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cicle d’Arts en Viu Simbiosi
2024-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | l’Espluga de Francolí (Tarragona)
Cicle d’Arts en Viu Simbiosi, linking arts and nature. The main topic of this concert will be “Women and land”. All the shows are held at the agroecologic and veganic farm from Lligams Orgànics, in l’Espluga de Francolí (Tarragona). Simbiosi has held other 5 shows, from theatre to dance. The last one will be on the 19th october, on Harp’s Day with Anna Amigó and her harp and voice. 18h concert 19h tasting of organic products. 17h visit to Lligams Orgànics farm.
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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Harpers’ Escape Play-Along in-person & online.
2024-10-19 18:00 - 19:30 | New Jersey
Harpers’ Escape Play-Along in-person & online.
A hybrid event which anyone can join via Zoom. A limited number of on-site players will join organizer Kathy DeAngelo at her Voorhees NJ home. The Harpers’ Escape Play-Along meets every Monday at 4pm ET and this is their 5th time hosting a Harp Day event.
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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Listowel Evening Recital
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John’s Theatre, Listowel
Evening Recital with Hamish O Carroll, Cruitirí Óga Lios Tuathail and special guests.
Free admission.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Ennistymon - Harp Concert
2024-10-19 20:00 - 21:00 | The Courthouse Gallery, Parliament St, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, Ireland
Ennistymon Harp Concert
Date: Saturday, August 14th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Courthouse Gallery & Studios
Join us for an evening of harp music at the Ennistymon Harp Day Concert to celebrate Harp Day | Lá na Cruite. Local harp students, Paul Dooley (wire strung harp), Kseniia Rusnak (Ukranian Bandura) & Aisling Lyons (Irish harp) will serenade you with enchanting melodies in the historic setting of The Courthouse Gallery & Studios. Immerse yourself in the beautiful sounds of the harp and experience a night to remember.
Funded by Clare County Council & Creative Ireland Clare.
Free event | Donations accepted
Book your place here.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Tyneside Irish Festival
2024-10-19 20:00 - 21:00 | Tyneside Irish Festival
Harp Day at Tyneside Irish Festival with Fiana Ní Chonaill
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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cavan Town Hall Concert
2024-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Dublin
Ed Reavy Traditional Music Concert.
Tickets €15. Book online at ticketsolve.ie
In partnership with Cavan County Council

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Teach Siamsa Finuge with Suzanne Quille
2024-10-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Teach Siamsa Finuge, Co. Kerry, V92WE22, Ireland
Harp Workshop with Suzanne Quille
Location: Teach Siamsa (V92WE22)
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:30 – 12:30 GMT+1
Come join us for a fun and educational harp workshop led by the talented Suzanne Quille to celebrate La an Cruite/ Harp Day! This workshop is perfect for those at beginner or intermediate levels. Learn new tunes, improve your skills, and connect with other harpists in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Admission free, all welcome.
Harp Try-Out
Location: Teach Siamsa (V92WE22)
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:30 – 13:30 GMT+1
Join us on Harp Day for a casual harp try-out event where you can play a harp and maybe even learn a thing or two about playing this.
This is an event for young and old who would like to learn to play the harp. It is a chance to try the instrument, meet a harpist and learn about where to get lessons and harps! You will also get to enjoy listening to some tunes on the instrument. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. See you there!
Admission free, all welcome.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at IIMS Balbriggan
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Irish Institute of Music and Song
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with a lunchtime concert at Irish Institute of Music and Song, with leading harp players Dr Helen Lawlor and Aoibheann Galvin at a special event at the Irish Institute of Music. Also featuring the emerging talents of the IIMS Harp Ensemble and IIMS Music Academy students.

Free admission – Tickets available here.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day HHSI Discovery Day
2024-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | MTU Cork School of Music
The Historical Harp Society of Ireland will visit MTU Cork School of Music to give staff and students the opportunity to hear the early Irish harp played in concert, have questions answered at an illustrated talk, and participate in a hands-on beginners’ workshop.
1:00–1:45 p.m LISTEN Recital
Siobhán Armstrong (harp) and Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin (harp and voice)
1:45–2:15 p.m: LEARN Illustrated talk: ’The Early Irish Harp through History’
Dr Siobhán Armstrong
2:45: HAVE A GO Workshop: ’Straight from the Harpers’
18th-century Irish harp music – discover original sources & try out newly discovered performance practice
Dr Siobhán Armstrong
Workshop suitable for ALL harps.

Ceiliúradh Cruitireachta | Celebrating Harps
2024-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Royal Irish Academy of Music, 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2,, Dublin 2, D02 WY89, Ireland
Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland celebrates Irish harping at a very special gala concert in the Royal Irish Academy of Music’s Whyte Recital Hall at 5pm on Sunday 20th October. This grand finale in a feast of harping worldwide marking Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 brings together some of our finest harpers and singers from both Ireland and abroad.
The concert features two new Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland commissions supported by The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Sean nós singer and twice Grammy nominated artist, Iarla Ó Lionaird, along with US harper Parker Ramsay and composer-arranger Connor Way present a song-cycle for voice and harp which reimagines the deep-rooted connection between harper and poet in a contemporary context.
Composer, harper and producer Maeve Gilchrist, who has released five albums to date, including her most recent 2020 recording, The Harpweaver, has composed a new suite of music for The Harp Ireland Ensemble, which features harpers from almost every county in Ireland and will be premiered at this special occasion. Finally, dynamic brother and sister duo, Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta join the line-up to conclude a wonderfully active year of harping in Ireland with a celebration of our almost 1000-year old tradition.

Tickets available here.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Soothing Sounds Tallaght University Hospital
2024-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Tallaght University Hospital
‘Soothing Sounds’ presents a recital of harp music by Teresa and Mary Louise O’Donnell in the Atrium of Tallaght University Hospital

Lá a Cruite | Harp Day at Tallaght Library
2024-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Tallaght Library, Library Square, Tallaght, Co. Dublin, D24 A3EX, Ireland
21st October, 6.30pm
Tallaght Library
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 with Sophie Ní Riain at
Tallaght Library. Sit back, relax and hear the sounds of our almost 1000- year-old Irish harping tradition.
Book here.

Harps Plus featuring ALFÍ, Macdara Ó’Faoláin, Jill Devlin and the young harpers from Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensembles
2024-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Garter Lane Arts Centre, Trinity Without, Waterford, Waterford, X91 DX57, Ireland
Harps Plus featuring ALFI, Macdara Ó’Faoláin, Jill Devlin and the young harpers from Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensembles
Saturday 9th November, 7:30pm
Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford
Tickets €15 (Concessions €12) (+Booking Fee) at
Harps Plus concert, presented by Harp Ireland in collaboration with Music Generation Waterford. The evening concert is a celebration of harp music with guests Alannah Thornburgh (harp) and Fiachra Meek (uillean pipes) also known as the band ALFI, Waterford native and renowned musician Macdara Ó’Faoláin, well known Tramore based harper Jill Devlin and the young harpers from Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensembles and programme.

Tickets available here.

Where the Light Is - Ruth Corry Album Launch
2024-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Orange Tree House, 1 Portaferry Road, Greyabbey, Co. Down, BT22 2RU, Ireland
Ruth Corry is an Irish harpist from Belfast and has been playing the harp for over 20 years. She graduated from Durham University with a BA (Hons) in Music where she was awarded a first class for her final recital, and where she also completed a PGCE in Primary Teaching, graded outstanding.
Ruth will launch her new album, ‘Where The Light Is’ in the Orange Tree House, Greyabbey on Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 3pm.
Tickets are available at https://www.ruthcorryharpist.co.uk/shop and include tea/coffee/juice and Orange Tree House shortbread 🙂

Harp Makers' Symposium 2024
2024-11-17 11:00 - 16:00 | Royal Irish Academy of Music, 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2,, Dublin 2, D02 WY89, Ireland
Harp Makers’ Symposium 2024
Sunday 17 November 2024, 11am – 4pm
Royal Irish Academy of Music
Featuring surprise pop-up Harp Performances
Our Harp Makers’ panel Q and A
Take the opportunity to meet some of our most renowned Irish harp makers, each of them living and making harps here in Ireland. You will have a chance to learn from expert master craftsmen about the traditions and techniques that go into building our national instrument. You can find out too about how to care for your harp at our instrument maintenance workshop, guided by some of the best harp makers in the world. Ask all your harp questions at harp makers’ talks, panels and Q&A sessions.
Harp Performances
Compare the sound of different harps at harp pop-up performances, featuring some of our up and coming young players. Don’t miss out on joining the harp makers, who bring your harp from design to reality, and learn to care for it from the inside out.

11am
Fáilte Isteach/Welcome

11.15am
Open House and Exhibition: Meet your Harp Makers

12.15pm
Hear from the Harp Makers:

The do’s and don’ts of general maintenance
Stringing Secrets
The Early Irish Harp

1.45pm

Pop up Performances; A feast of harps and harping featuring:

2.30pm

Round Table discussion: Why buy an Irish Harp?

3.15pm
Open House and Exhibition: Meet your Harp Makers

Tickets at eventbrite.ie
