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SUMMARY:Stone Drawn Circles - harp\, electronics\, viola\, voice\, flutes\, double bass and percussion.
DESCRIPTION:‘Stone Drawn Circles’ is Lina Andonovska (flutes)\, Nathan Sherman (viola)\, Michelle O’Rourke (voice)\, Alex Petcu (percussion)\, Caimin Gilmore (double bass) & Úna Monaghan (harp/sound design). \nFearless interpreters of new music\, ‘Stone Drawn Circles’ are newcomers to the burgeoning Irish contemporary music scene. The group brings together 6 trailblazing artists that hold exploratory music at the heart of their practice. Each member is fervently active in the performance and dissemination of new music.\nThe ensemble features players from groups including Eighth Blackbird\, stargaze\, Crash Ensemble and Ergodos. \nEqually at ease with complexity as they are in graphic scoring and improvisation\, Stone Drawn Circles are a collective of risk-takers and sonic explorers. They have already drawn international attention\, with Director of Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (UK) Graham McKenzie noting them in his ‘Hidden Gems’ of the 2023 festival\, describing Stone Drawn Circles as “a bit of a supergroup within new music circles in Ireland. One look at the repertoire they serve up here gives credence to that viewpoint…” \n\nÚna Monaghan (Northern Ireland\, 1983) In Formation (2023) 10’ Irish Premiere\nKaren Power (Ireland\, 1977) Can you hear me now??? (2019) 17’\nCat Hope (Australia\, 1966) Landay Sequenzas (2022) 14’ Irish Premiere\nBrian Irvine (Northern Ireland\, 1965)\, A Call To Arms (2024) World Premiere\nNicole Lizée (Canada\, 1973) Peril Earrings (2023) 8’ Irish Premiere\n\nEnnis: 9th May 8pm – Tickets available here \nCork: 11th May 1pm – Tickets available here \nDublin: 12th May 12pm – Tickets available here \nBelfast\, 16th May 7.30pm – Tickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/stone-drawn-circles-harp-electronics-viola-voice-flutes-double-bass-and-percussion/
LOCATION:Co. Donegal
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240516T135000
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SUMMARY:TU Dublin Harp Ensemble Lunchtime Recital
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 16th\, at 13:10 the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble will present a lunchtime concert of historical\, traditional Irish\, classical and contemporary works for harp in celebration of Ireland’s rich harping tradition. The programme will include compositions and arrangements by Gráinne Hambly\, William Jackson\, Gráinne Meyer\, Anne Crowley and Joan Trimble. \nFounded by Denise Kelly McDonnell\, the Ensemble is currently directed by Rachel Duffy and Fiona Gryson and mentored by Clíona Doris. Each of the members is either studying for an undergraduate BMus or BMusEd degree or is pursuing Postgraduate studies or PhD research at TU Dublin Conservatoire. \nNo tickets or booking required. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/tu-dublin-harp-ensemble-lunchtime-recital/
LOCATION:TU DUBLIN\, Grangegorman\, Dublin 7\, Dublin\, D07 H6K8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240517T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T090425Z
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SUMMARY:Lisa Canny / Music Generation Mayo: Féile Mhaigh Eo
DESCRIPTION:  \nPart of Féile Mhaigh Eo\, a youth music festival run by a council of young musicians\, alt-trad artist Lisa Canny has collaborated with the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensembles to premiere new material at this unique concert. Joined by the Music Generation Mayo Harp and Pipe ensemble\, special guests and world-class musicians including Grainne Hambly\, William Jackson\, Emer Mayock\, and Diarmaid Moynihan\, this will be a special evening. \nAudience members under 18 years old can avail of a discount courtesy of Music Generation Mayo. Please contact Box Office for further details. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/lisa-canny-music-generation-mayo-feile-mhaigh-eo/
LOCATION:Linenhall Arts Centre\, Linenall Street\, Knockthomas\, Castlebar\, Co. Mayo\, F23 AN24\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
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SUMMARY:Harps at St Brendan's Church of Ireland\, Birr
DESCRIPTION:Harps a St Brendan’s Church of Ireland\, Birr\nSaturday 18th May\nSt Brendan’s Church of Ireland\, Birr\n\n7.30pm\n  \nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland\, in partnership with The Trench Trust\, are delighted to announce a second in their harp concert series at St Brendan’s Church of Ireland on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 7.30pm. Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland was established in 2017 in partnership with The Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon to support the continuing evolution of the harp and its music. This year\, our concert in Birr will celebrate diversity and collaboration with performances from The Mulcahy Family and pedal harp and clarinet duo Dathanna. \n  \nMick\, Louise and Michelle Mulcahy of Abbeyfeale\, Co. Limerick play a dazzling array of instruments between them but it’s the sweetness and tunefulness of their ensemble playing that is most striking. Their latest family album ‘The Reel Note’ has received worldwide acclaim\, an album full of soulful traditional music and was awarded Trad Connect Album of the Year in 2017.  \n  \nHarp and Clarinet duo Dathanna\, featuring Fiona Gryson and Berginald Rash is forged in friendship\, mutual respect and joyful musical collaborations that highlight the timbral beauty\, emotive expressiveness\, and unique pairing of the harp and clarinet. Both Fiona and Berginald are celebrated concert artists nationally and internationally with a wide repertoire and long history of musical success and will perform a selection of repertoire from their debut album release\, Dathanna: Hues and Shades\, featuring an array of popular classics. \n  \nLauren Ní Néill\, CEO of Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland said “We are delighted to collaborate with The Trench Trust for the second consecutive year on a partnership which continues to strengthen\, support and promote Irish harping in Birr. Building upon the success of last year’s concert\, we look forward to welcoming audiences to St Brendan’s Church of Ireland to experience the magic of family music-making with Michelle\, Mick and Louise Mulcahy\, alongside the unique pairing of pedal harp and clarinet.” \nTickets for Harps at St. Brendan’s Church of Ireland\, Birr\, on Saturday 18th May at 7.30pm are available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-at-st-brendans-church-of-ireland-birr-2/
LOCATION:St Brendan’s Church of Ireland\, Oxmantown Mall\, Birr
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240519T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Marble City Music Festival\n17th – 19th May 2024\nThe Marble City Music Festival is the vision of Kilkenny native and world-renowned violinist\, Patrick Rafter. After a completely sold-out 2023 Christmas edition\, we have a stellar line-up of musicians for our 3 spectacular concerts in Kilkenny city from May 17th – 19th 2024.\nFor 2024\, Patrick will be joined by one of Ireland’s most renowned pianists\, Michael McHale\, Maldovan Pan-Flute player Iulian Pusca\, former Celtic Women Soprano Megan Ruby Walsh\, award-winning Irish Harpist\, Claire O’ Donnell\, and critically-acclaimed Irish pianist\, Billy O’ Brien. \nFriday 17th May 8PM\nCinema Classics\nPatrick Rafter joins Moldovan PanFlute Player Iulian Pusca\, Irish harpist Claire O Donnell and pianist Billy O’Brien for a magical concert of cinema classics featuring the greatest soundtracks and love themes of the 20th century! Themes from the Lord of the Rings\, Out of Africa\, the Godfather and many more! \nSaturday 18th May 8PM\nViolin and piano\nPresented by RTE Lyric FM’s Lorcan Murray. Patrick Rafter joins celebrated Irish pianist Michael McHale to perform an incredible program \nincluding Cesar Franck and Chopin. \nSunday 19th May at 3PM\nA Celebration of Disney\nFormer Celtic-woman soprano\, Megan Ruby Walsh performs a magical Disney Classics with award winning harpist Claire O’ Donnell\, and the wonderful Irish pianist Billy O’ Brien featuring themes from Frozen\, the Little Mermaid\, Pocahontas\, Cinderella and the Prince of Egypt! A magical family event to witness these incredible musicians performing showstoppers. \n  \nAll tickets available at www.marblecitymusicfestival.com or at 089 237 3596.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/15475/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral\, Kilkenny\, St Mary's Cathedral\, James St\, Gardens\, Kilkenny\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
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SUMMARY:Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín & Shane McCartan - ILFD Lunch Break Beats
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 21 May from 12:00 – 13:30\, as part of their Lunch Break Beats series\, International Literature Festival Dublin will  joined in Merrion Square Park by Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín & Shane McCartan. \nÉadaoin Ní Mhaicín is a multi-award winning contemporary folk musician. With a whole host of awards behind her she has dedicated her time to making music that subtly underlines the beauty of Irish traditional music\, not as a lost art but as one of progression that embraces the ideology of a living tradition\, showcasing the sheer power and raw creativity it can possess. She will be joined by highly acclaimed guitarist Shane McCartan.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/eadaoin-ni-mhaicin-shane-mccartan-ilfd-lunch-break-beats/
LOCATION:Merrion Square Park\, Merrion Square Park\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T135226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T135226Z
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SUMMARY:Afro-Irish Festival | Hands on Harps with Luke Webb
DESCRIPTION:CÉHI is delighted to joinIrish Institute of Music and Song for a Hands on Harp workshop from Luke Webb this Friday as part of Afro-Irish festival!\nWe are looking forward to day of fun and interactive harping for the students attending. \nIrish Institute of Music & Song\, Balbriggan 11.00am-13.00pm
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/afro-irish-festival-hands-on-harps-with-luke-webb/
LOCATION:Square @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song\, Church Street\, Balbriggan\, Dublin\, K32 YV56\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240524T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240515T090345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T090345Z
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SUMMARY:Alfi at Levis Corner House
DESCRIPTION:On Friday 24th May 2024 at 8.00pm\, multi-award winning trio Alfi will perform an intimate set in Levis Croner House\, Ballydehob. \nAlfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek\, Ryan McAuley and Alannah Thornburgh. Featuring an unusual line-up of harp\, five string banjo and uilleann pipes\, Alfi’s music explores a combination of traditional Irish and Appalachian music and song. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/alfi-at-levis-corner-house/
LOCATION:Levis Corner House\, Main St\, Balllydehob\, Co. Cork\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240326T153721Z
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SUMMARY:Pelléas Ensemble - Henry Roberts flute\, Luba Tunnicliffe viola\, Oliver Wass harp
DESCRIPTION:Pelléas Ensemble \nHenry Roberts – flute\nLuba Tunnicliffe – viola\nOliver Wass – harp \nBéla Bartók (1881-1945) – Romanian Folk Dances\nJohn Dowland (1563-1626) – In Darkness Let Me Dwell\nEthel Smyth (1858-1944) – Variations on Bonny Sweet Robin\nH. Birtwistle (1934-2022) – Entr’actes (selections)\nTrad. (arr Henry Roberts) – She Moved Through The Fair\nArnold Bax (1883-1953) – Elegaic Trio\nAndré Jolivet (1905-1974) – Petite Suite \nThe Pelléas Ensemble are proud advocates for the flute\, viola and harp trio\, and have spent the last twelve years exploring and expanding the repertoire for the ensemble. They create rich\, diverse programmes featuring core works alongside their own arrangements and commissions. This programme spans the centuries\, presenting a greatly contrasting combination of ancient song\, traditional melodies from different countries\, and boundary-breaking works from both the romantic and contemporary periods. Through programming of this kind\, the Pelléas Ensemble celebrate the many possibilities of this unusual ensemble.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/pelleas-ensemble-henry-roberts-flute-luba-tunnicliffe-viola-oliver-wass-harp/
LOCATION:The Parade Tower\, Kilkenny Castle\, The Parade\, Dukesmeadows\, Kilkenny\, R95 YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240514T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T153417Z
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SUMMARY:Alfi at Róisín Dubh
DESCRIPTION:Sat 25th May\, 2024 Doors: 8:00pm @ Róisín Dubh (Top Bar)\nMulti-award winning trio Alfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek\, Ryan McAuley and Alannah Thornburgh. Featuring an unusual line-up of harp\, five string banjo and uilleann pipes\, Alfi explores a combination of music and song sourced from the folk traditions of Ireland & America. \nAlfi released their debut album ‘Say Old Man’ in July 2023 to great critical acclaim – ‘the album captures the organic\, full-bodied spirit of their live shows\, as well as the distinctive personalities of the players – and marks Alfi as a vital force in Ireland’s ever-diversifying folk scene’ (Hot Press). Nominated for ‘Best Emerging Folk Artist’ at the RTÉ Folk Awards\, Alfi have also received numerous accolades including the ‘US Embassy Creative Minds Award’\, The ‘Caoimhin O Dochartaigh Award’ at Imbolc International Music Festival and Molloy Award at “Birmingham TradFest”. \nTickets available here \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/alfi-at-roisin-dubh/
LOCATION:Roisín Dubh\, 8 Dominick St Upper\, Galway\, Co. Galway\, H91 N4AP\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T140530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T140530Z
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Limerick Harp Strings: Imagining the Past and Playing the Present
DESCRIPTION:Visit the historic site of Lough Gur for free harp entertainment on Sunday 26th May from 11.00am-12.30pm. \nPresented by harper Fiana Ní Chonaill in partnership with Comhaltas.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/sounds-of-limerick-harp-strings-imagining-the-past-and/
LOCATION:Lough Gur Visitor Centre\, Lough Gur Visitor Centre\, Bruff\, Co. Limerick\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240526T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240514T154129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T154129Z
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SUMMARY:Alfi at The Carlingford Heritage Centre
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Carlingford Heritage Centre will welcome Multi-award winning trio Alfi on Sun\, 26 May 2024 16:00. \nAlfi is the collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek\, Ryan McAuley and Alannah Thornburgh. Featuring an unusual line-up of harp\, five string banjo and uilleann pipes\, Alfi explores a combination of music and song sourced from the folk traditions of Ireland & America. Alfi released their debut album ‘Say Old Man’ in July 2023 to great critical acclaim – ‘the album captures the organic\, full-bodied spirit of their live shows\, as well as the distinctive personalities of the players – and marks Alfi as a vital force in Ireland’s ever-diversifying folk scene’ (Hot Press). \nGet tickets here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/alfi-at-the-carlingford-heritage-centre/
LOCATION:Carlingford Heritage Centre\, Church Road\, Carlingford\, Co. Louth\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240530T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240305T123659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T123659Z
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SUMMARY:Lisa Canny & Band at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Canny & Band at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions\nThursday 30th May 2024\nDoors at 8pm\nConcert at 8.30pm\n€25 / €18\nThe Sugar Club\, Leeson Street\, Dublin\n  \nExperience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers. Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions continue 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 third concert on Thursday 30th May 2024 features Mayo harper Lisa Canny and her band. Writing her own original material\, Lisa is inspired as much by contemporary music genres like pop and electronica as she is by Irish traditional music. Her music is unique\,exciting and pushes the Irish harp in new directions. In 2022 Lisa released her visual E.P. FOLK+ which received two nominations at Exeter Film Festival\, and has recently performed at TedX\, collaborated with Rolex\, and made the cover of LIFE magazine.  \n“The most exciting act to come out of Ireland in years” Barry Devlin \n“Canny doesn’t do twee and traditional. Instead she rocks the stage like a classically trained Janis Joplin” No More Workhorse \nTickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/lisa-canny-band-at-the-sugar-club-harp-sessions/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240514T104512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T104512Z
UID:15531-1717236000-1717275600@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harp Workshops\, Evening Recital & Talk with Janet Harbison
DESCRIPTION:Join Causeway Harp School for a day of harp music with world renowned harper\, teacher\, composer and academic\, Professor Janet Harbison\, in beautiful Portballintrae. \nJanet will be teaching harp workshops for all ages throughout the day and\, in the evening\, giving a harp recital and lecture entitled\, ‘The Belfast Harp Festival of 1792 and the Revival of Harp in Ulster’.  This promises to be an entertaining\, insightful and engaging evening\, suitable for all ages.  Come along and enjoy the music and learn about the rich cultural heritage of the harp in Ulster. \nJanet will be teaching a workshop for kids and teens from 10am-12pm and a workshop for adult players from 2-4pm.  These workshops are suitable for players of all abilities (except complete beginners). \nThe evening event begins at 7pm in Portballintrae Village Hall. \nTickets are available for either workshop only\, evening event only or a bundle ticket including a workshop and the event event. \nTickets can be purchased here \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-workshops-evening-recital-talk-with-janet-harbison/
LOCATION:Portballintrae Village Hall\, Portballintrae Village Hall\, Beach Road\, Portballintrae\, Co. Antrim\, BT57 8US\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Exhibition,Lectures,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240609T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240520T102039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T102039Z
UID:15585-1717956000-1717963200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:By the Light of the Silvery Moon
DESCRIPTION:By the Light of the Silvery Moon is a special evening of Irish stories for grown-ups – told through words and music by storyteller/Seanchaí Aindrias de Staic\, with harpist Aisling Lyons and percussionist Brian Fleming. \nAindrias’ style is a fast paced\, lively\, new approach to the ancient Irish art form\, yet his work is firmly rooted in the traditional storytelling styles of the west of Ireland. \nInspired by his work in folklore\, nature\, and the traditional arts\, Aindrias brings us on a journey through tales of villages lost to the sea\, misadventures of wandering musicians\, folkloric myths\, and of course his own\, self-penned\, outrageous tales of otherworldly events. \nStrongly influenced by bards such as Raifteri an Fhíle\, Brian Merriman and Aindrias MacCruitín – Aindrias and his rustic violin spin wild\, outrageous\, hilarious\, and moving yarns from the roads of rural Ireland. \nTickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/by-the-light-of-the-silvery-moon/
LOCATION:Visual Theatre\, Old Dublin Rd\, Carlow\, Co. Carlow\, R93 A3K1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240614T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T110331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T110331Z
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Ceol sa Chaifé le Ciara Taaffe
DESCRIPTION:Caifé agus ceol cruite le Ciara Taaffe sa Caifé Ceoil in Áras Mhic Reachtain\, Béal Feirste dé hAoine 14ú Meitheamh\, 12.00-2.00. \nTicéid ar fáil anseo.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-ceol-sa-chaife-le-ciara-taaffe/
LOCATION:Caife Ceoil\, Caife Ceoil\, 287 Antrim Road\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT15 2GZ\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240614T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240614T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240522T092255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T092255Z
UID:15624-1718395200-1718404200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Connecting Harps: Belfast and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening concert of the Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival. Exploring our deep-rooted harp connections with Scotland\, this concert will showcase emerging young harper Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín\, as well as our ancient\, shared harp repertoire performed by acclaimed harpers Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson. Finally\, Catriona McKay\, a ‘fearless explorer of the Scottish harp’ will present a dynamic\, fresh take on the harp\, pushing the boundaries of tradition and melding with the vibrant sounds of Scottish fiddle maestro Chris Stout. Not to be missed! \nThis event will take place on Friday 14th June at St. George’s Church\, Belfast at 8.00pm. \nTickets available here \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harpas-alive-connecting-harps-belfast-and-beyond/
LOCATION:St. George’s Church\, 105 High St\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT1 2AG\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240522T103328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T103328Z
UID:15633-1718449200-1718452800@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Ceol agus Cruitireacht le Mairéad Comer
DESCRIPTION:Ceardlann spraoi do theaghlaigh agus do pháistí: Bígí le Mairéad Comer agus í ar aistear draíochtúil. Éist le ceol na cruite in éineacht le scéalta móra na hÉireann – smaoinigh ar na sióga\, taoisigh agus finscéalta fadó\, fadó… \nDé Sathairn 15ú Meitheamh\, 11.00am sa Chulturlann McAdam Ó Fiaich \nTicéid ar fáil anseo \n\n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-ceol-agus-cruitireacht-le-mairead-comer/
LOCATION:Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240522T104008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T104008Z
UID:15637-1718449200-1718452800@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Harping Fun with Katy Bustard
DESCRIPTION:Harper Katy Busard delves into the magic of Irish legend and invites children to come along to be spellbound by enchanting harp sounds and intriguing stories. This is an hour out for all the family. You might even have a chance to try out a harp for yourself! \nJoin us at 11.00am in Shankill Road Library on 15th June for this family friendly event. \nTickets are available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-harping-fun-with-katy-bustard/
LOCATION:Shankill Road Library\, 298-300 Shankill Road\, Belfast  BT13 2BN
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T105651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T105651Z
UID:15665-1718449200-1718452800@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | The Blind Harpers: Who was Rory Dall? with William Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Join William Jackson as he explores the connections between the Scottish and Irish harping traditions. Listen to some of the music attributed to the 17th century blind harpers Rory Dall Morrison of Scotland and Rory Dall O’Catháin of Ireland and learn about  the intertwining of the two traditions. \nThis event will take place on Saturday 15th June at 11am in The Linen Hall Library. It is part of the Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival 2024 from Reclaim the Enlightenment and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland. \nTickets are available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-the-blind-harpers-who-was-rory-dall-with-william-jackson/
LOCATION:Linen Hall Library\, 17 Donegall Square North Belfast BT1 5GB\, Belfast\, BT1 5GB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T104933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T104933Z
UID:15661-1718449200-1718456400@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | A Masterclass with Tanya Houghton
DESCRIPTION:Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents of pedal harp practice\, Tanya Houghton\, as she guides you through its repertoire. Why not perform a solo piece\, and spend time with her working through the music? \nThis event is part of the Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival 2024\, brought to you by Reclaim the Enlightenment and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland. \nThis masterclass will take place on Saturday 15th June from 11.00am-1.00pm in Frist Presbyterian Church. Tickets are available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-a-masterclass-with-tanya-houghton/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Curch\, Rosemary Street\, Rosemary Street\, Belfast\, BT1 1QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T102908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T102908Z
UID:15653-1718452800-1718458200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Try your hand at the early Irish harp with Aoibheann Devlin
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about\, get your hands on a copy of an ancient Irish harp – and be taught a tune? Hear this rare instrument played\, have your questions answered\, and – if you sign up early enough – take one of the few places in a hands-on beginners’ workshop. Harps copied from medieval to 18th-century originals will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-try-your-hand-at-the-early-irish-harp-with-aoibheann-devlin/
LOCATION:Linen Hall Library\, 17 Donegall Square North Belfast BT1 5GB\, Belfast\, BT1 5GB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T102105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T102105Z
UID:15650-1718456400-1718458200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Lunchtime Harp Recital with Tanya Houghton
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 15th June at 1.30pm\, Reclaim the Enlightenment and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland will host a lunchtime harp recital with Tanya Houghton in First Presbyterian Church\, Belfast as part of the Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival 2024. \nHaving studied in Cambridge\, London and Paris\, Tanya Houghton has performed internationally as a harp player for orchestras\, choirs\, chamber groups and as a soloist. She has appeared on many recordings and broadcasts\, accompanying choirs including the BBC Singers\, the Bach choir and Clare College Cambridge. Orchestral work includes the OAE\, CBSO\, RTE orchestras and the Ulster Orchestra where she is the regular guest principal harp. \nSit back\, relax and have a listen – everyone is welcome! \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-lunchtime-harp-recital-with-tanya-houghton/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church  41 Rosemary Street  Belfast  BT1 1QB
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T130347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T130347Z
UID:15674-1718461800-1718465400@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Citizens’ Manifestation
DESCRIPTION:The Assembly Rooms at the junction of North Street and Waring Street is the oldest public building in Belfast\, dating back to 1769. It lay at the centre of eighteenth century social life. It was here that the celebrated Assembly of Harpers took place in 1792. It was here that the Belfast Harbour Commissioners were established\, and here that Belfast’s citizens rejected a proposal to set up a slave trading company. United Irish leader Henry Joy McCracken was court-martialled here\, prior to his execution in 1798. \nJoin us from 2.30-3.30pm on Saturday 15th June in the Assembly Rooms. \nTuckets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-citizens-manifestation/
LOCATION:Assembly Rooms\, Belfast\, Waring Street\, Belfast\, BT1 2DX\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240523T101708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T101708Z
UID:15644-1718463600-1718467200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Irish Harp Workshop with Gráinne Hambly
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed harper Gráinne Hambly invites you to a workshop at St Joseph’s Church in Belfast on Saturday 15th June at 3.00pm. Hear and learn the best of harpers’ music from one of our most renowned harpers. Come along and take part – there will be something in it for everybody. Fáilte roimh chách! \nThis event is brought to you by Reclaim the Enlightenment and Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland as part of the Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin festival 2024. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-irish-harp-workshop-with-grainne-hambly/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Church\, Sailortown\, 9 Princes Dock Street\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT1 3AA\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240619T132611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T132611Z
UID:15864-1718823600-1718827200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Beara Album Launch - Tara Viscardi
DESCRIPTION:Harpist Tara Viscardi and flautist Robert Harvey continue their Beara album launch UK and Irish tour. The project pairs contemporary\, original compositions inspired by the Beara Peninsula in the South West of Ireland\, with tunes collected and written on the peninsula since the 18th century. It also draws inspiration from Princess Beara\, the Spanish Princess who it is said married Owen Mór\, King of Ireland\, around 120 AD and who gave the area its name. \nThe project has been showcased at the London Irish Centre 2024\, Return to London Town Festival 2023\, the 2023 Wales International Harp Festival and the 2022 World Harp Congress\, Cardiff\, generously supported by Culture Ireland. The album was recorded on location in Dawros Church\, Co. Kerry by producer Laoise O’ Brien and engineer Ben Rawlins and is funded by Kerry County Council Arts\, Small Investments Ltd. and the Wales International Harp Festival. \nWed\, 19 Jun 2024 19:00 – 20:00 \nCity Assembly House\, William Street South Dublin
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/beara-album-launch-tara-viscardi/
LOCATION:City Assembly House\, 58 William St S\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D02 X751\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240622T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240610T160155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T160155Z
UID:15787-1719072000-1719079200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Irish Harp workshop with Deirdre Granville
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate – Advanced Irish harp workshop with Deirdre Granville. \nCeolan Music Studio\, Moville\, Co. Donegal. \nSaturday 22nd June\, 4.00-6.00pm \nHailing from Dingle\, Co. Kerry; a multi-instrumentalist and singer\, Deirdre studied both traditional and classical music from a young age. She has toured and performed extensively worldwide and has featured on Radio\, commercial recordings and TV performances both solo and with other celebrated musicians. She has won numerous solo and group performance medals\, including the first ever All-Ireland Senior Harp Slow Airs title at Fleadh na hÉireann. She is co-ordinator and founder of Dingle Tradfest music festival. \nThere is no charge for our workshops. However\, we would welcome donations to help us cover our costs to support the next generation of harpers in Ireland. Your help goes a long way as we work to develop and promote harping nationally and internationally. Thank you. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/irish-harp-workshop-with-deirdre-granville/
LOCATION:Ceolan Music Studio\, Gortgowan\, Ballynally\, Co. Donegal\, F93 X6W8
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240623T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240611T085028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T085028Z
UID:15795-1719149400-1719156600@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Irish Harp Workshop with Kathleen Loughnane
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate – Advanced Irish harp workshop with Kathleen Loughnane – learn some of our ancient harpers’ tunes. \nCeolan Music Studio\, Moville\, Co. Donegal. Sunday 23rd June\, 1.30-3.30pm. \nIrish music Meteor Award (2010) nominee Kathleen Loughnane is highly regarded for her work in arranging traditional Irish dance tunes and airs for the harp and also for researching the music of Irish harp composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1990\, she co-founded Dordán\, whose mix of Irish and Baroque music has received widespread acclaim. Dordán received the National Entertainment award for traditional music in 1993. Kathleen has 4 CDs and accompanying books to her credit\, Affairs of the Harp\, Harping On\, Harp to Heart and her most recent release The Harpers Connellan. She has taught in Ireland and at major festivals in the US\, Japan and throughout Europe. Her arrangements have appeared in various publications and feature on the Harp Syllabus of The Royal Irish Academy of Music. Kathleen is currently researching the manuscripts of Patrick O Neill of Owning\, Carrick- on- Suir and making a selection from the manuscript to arrange for Irish harp. \nThere is no charge for our workshops. However\, we would welcome donations to help us cover our costs to support the next generation of harpers in Ireland. Your help goes a long way as we work to develop and promote harping nationally and internationally. Thank you. \nTickets are available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/irish-harp-workshop-with-kathleen-loughnane/
LOCATION:Ceolan Music Studio\, Gortgowan\, Ballynally\, Co. Donegal\, F93 X6W8
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240623T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240611T085635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T085635Z
UID:15799-1719171000-1719176400@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Summer Harps Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 23rd June\, 7.30-9.00pm \nSt. Pius X Church\, Moville\, Co\, Donegal. \nCelebrate our harping heritage with a special concert featuring harp and flute duo Deirdre and Aoife Granville\, as well as esteemed Irish traditional music trio\, Dordán. \nCo-founded by harper Kathleen Loughnane\, whistle player Mary Bergin and fiddler Dearbhaill Standún in 1990\, Dordán’s unique mix of Irish and Baroque music has received widespread acclaim. Dordán have toured extensively in Ireland as well as the United States\, UK and European countries and in 1993\, Dordán received the National Entertainment award for traditional music. They will perform a range of Irish traditional music\, including ancient music of the Irish harpers. \nHailing from Dingle\, Co. Kerry; a multi-instrumentalist and singer\, Deirdre studied both traditional and classical music from a young age. She has toured and performed extensively worldwide and has featured on Radio\, commercial recordings and TV performances both solo and with other celebrated musicians. She has won numerous solo and group performance medals\, including the first ever All-Ireland Senior Harp Slow Airs title at Fleadh na hÉireann. She is co-ordinator and founder of Dingle Tradfest music festival. \nAoife is a flute/fiddle player and singer from Dingle who holds a PhD in Folklore/Ethnomusicology (Dingle Wren & European Carnival Cultures). She lectures in Folklore/Béaloideas at the Folklore Department\, UCC. A regular contributor to radio and television\, Aoife works and publishes in both Irish and English and was appointed to the Board of the Arts Council of Ireland by Minister Martin in February 2022. \nTickets are available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/summer-harps-concert/
LOCATION:St. Pius X Church\, Ballynally\, Moville\, Co. Donegal\, F93 HY98\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240625T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T001208
CREATED:20240625T140228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T140228Z
UID:15904-1719302400-1719334800@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Give Me Your Hand: Music of the 1600s for a Gaelic Castle
DESCRIPTION:Described as ‘the single most important living source of Gaelic musical culture’\, acclaimed Scottish piper\, and singer\, Allan MacDonald\, makes a rare Kilkenny appearance this July. He will be joined by historical harpist\, Tamzin Elliott – in their Irish debut – playing the ravishing\, ancient Irish harp\, with its rare brass-wire strings. Also performing at this one-off Kilkenny date is rising British star of the Renaissance lute\, Toby Carr\, and historical-music soprano\, Róisín O’Grady\, in a programme of intimate music from Scotland\, Ireland\, England and France in the evocative surroundings of the 1000-year-old Parade Tower at Kilkenny Castle. \nConcerts take place live in Kilkenny. A video of the concert will also be available to ticket holders after the festival\, until 29 December\, 2024. N.B. Evening concerts will not be live-streamed online.  \nLocation: \nThe Parade Tower\, Kilkenny Castle \nArtists: \nTamzin Elliott\, early Irish harp; Róisín O’Grady\, voice; Toby Carr\, Renaissance lute; Allan MacDonald\, voice and Scottish smallpipes \nTickets: \nFull price: €18 \nStudent / Unwaged concert tickets: €12 — save €6 on a full-price concert ticket \nFestival concert bundle: Enjoy both festival evening concerts for €28 — save €4 on each full-price concert ticket \nN.B. Admission to festival concerts is included with All-Access tickets
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/give-me-your-hand-music-of-the-1600s-for-a-gaelic-castle/
LOCATION:The Parade Tower\, Kilkenny Castle\, The Parade\, Dukesmeadows\, Kilkenny\, R95 YRK1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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