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SUMMARY:The Henry Girls at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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 second concert on Thursday 28th March features Irish harper Joleen McLaughlin joined by her sisters\, Karen and Lorna in the Irish folk trio The Henry Girls. Renowned for their enchanting melodies and captivating harmonies\, and with harp as their signature instrument\, they evoke the soul of Celtic tradition while infusing it with a modern edge. Their new album A Time to Grow bridges the gap between the past and the present\, and their recent track with Ríoghnach Connolly\, Not your fight has been nominated as ‘Best Original Folk Track’ at this year’s RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards. \n“A Time To Grow is enchanting\, it’s enticing\, and it captivates the listener from \nthe beginning” Irish Music Magazine \n“The Henry Girls do not cleave to any narrow definitions of folk or tradition\, \ntheir expansive world view is a rich source of nourishment” The Irish Times \nBook here for their Dublin performance on Thursday 28th March 2024. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-henry-girls-at-the-sugar-club-harp-sessions/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Session with the Pipers with Eilís Lavelle (harp)\, Muireann Ní Shé (pipes and song)\, Pax Ó Faoláin (fiddle) and Mícheál Ó Sé (accordion)
DESCRIPTION:Session with the Pipers – Na Píobairí Uilleann\n\n\nTuesday\, 2 April 2024\, 9.30pm\nThe Cobblestone Pub\, Dublin\n\n\n\n\n\nNa Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 9:30pm\, doors open at 9pm. This month’s line-up features: \nMuireann Ní Shé (uilleann pipes & song)\nPax Ó Faoláin (fiddle)\nMícheál Ó Sé (accordion)\nEilís Lavelle (harp) \nAdmission is €15 (concession rate €10). Tickets are available on the door and online here \nPlease note that the Cobblestone is an Over 18s Only Venue. \nSupported by Arts Council Ireland.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/session-with-the-pipers-with-eilis-lavelle-harp-muireann-ni-she-pipes-and-song-pax-o-faolain-fiddle-and-micheal-o-se-accordion/
LOCATION:The Cobblestone Pub\, 77 King St N\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D07 TP22\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
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SUMMARY:Tuamgraney Harp Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tuamgraney Harp Festival\n5-7th April 2024\nTuamgraney and its surrounds are renowned for traditional music and are home to several highly acclaimed musicians.  Traditional music sessions are held regularly at Nuala’s in the village and as part of several festivals held throughout the year. \nThe area is also steeped in other aspects of the Arts with the adjoining villages hosting a range of events throughout the year.  These include the longest continuous amateur drama festival in Ireland and an Arts festival attracting many international artistes. \nThe Blossom Harp Festival was initiated in 2016 in the village of Tuamgraney. The festival runs overs two days and aims to rejuvenate interest in the harp\, the Irish national emblem and integral to our culture for centuries\, by supporting ensembles and integration with other traditional instruments. \nTo achieve this aim workshops have been held\, primarily in the harp\, at introductory\, intermediate and advanced level\, but also in the fiddle and concertina\, all facilitated by renowned musicians.  A competition for solo harpists and combination groups was introduced in 2017. \nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland are delighted to support two young harpers attending the festival this year. \nMore information on the festival and tickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/tuamgraney-harp-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Tuamgraney\, Co Clare
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240406T220000
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SUMMARY:Consairtín Gala Concert featuring Gráinne Hambly\, William Jackson & Donnchadh MacAodha
DESCRIPTION:The culmination of Consairtín’s festival activities will feature the beautiful harp\, concertina and bouzouki music of Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson\, featuring a stunning repertoire of tunes\, principally drawn from the Irish and Scottish traditions. Greta Curtin\, Dónal Murphy\, Jessie Healy and Eoin Murphy will combine their brilliant musicianship to present the very best of music from west Limerick and north Kerry. \nThe concert will also feature the premiere of a new suite of music\, ‘Idir Dhá Thost’\, composed by Donnchadh Mac Aodha\, the inaugural recipient of the Consairtin Composition Bursary\, in association with the Music Department\, University College Cork. The piece will be performed by Garry Shannon (flute)\, Francis Cunningham (concertina)\, Therese McInerney (fiddle)\, Sinéad Heagney (viola)\, Lexie Boatright (harp) with Donnchadh himself on piano. \nRAGAIREACHT\, who have qualified for the final of Gael-Linn’s Siansa competition in the NCH on 14th April\, will be given a big Clare and Consairtín send-off when they perform in glór. \n  \nFor more information please click here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/consairtin-gala-concert-featuring-grainne-hambly-william-jackson-donnchadh-macaodha/
LOCATION:Glór\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240425T230000
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SUMMARY:Stone Drawn Circles – In Formation @ New Music Dublin 2024
DESCRIPTION:Stone Drawn Circles – In Formation @ New Music Dublin 2024\nThursday 25th April 2024\, 10pm\nVenue: Kevin Barry Recital Room\, NCH \nTickets: €15 \nLina Andonovska\, flute\nNathan Sherman\, viola\nMichelle O’Rourke\, voice\nAlex Petcu\, percussion\nCaimin Gilmore\, double bass\nÚna Monaghan\, harp / sound design \nÚna Monaghan In Formation (2023) [Irish premiere]\nKaren Power Can you hear me now??? (2019) [Irish premiere]\nBrian Irvine new work (2024) [world premiere]\nCat Hope Landay Sequenzas (2022) [Irish premiere]\nNicole Lizée Peril Earrings (2023) [Irish premiere]\nHeralded as a ‘supergroup within new music circles in Ireland’ by Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival\, Stone Drawn Circles inhabits a new space in Irish contemporary music. In this late-night performance at NMD\, the ensemble investigates new modes of communication\, collaborative dynamics and shifting paradigms. \nIn spite of their relatively short existence as a group\, Stone Drawn Circle’s debut performance season includes appearances at several prestigious festivals\, and a PRS Beyond Borders tour of the UK. The ensemble believes in rich composer/performer dialogues and in the bending of traditional performance dynamics\, which is evident in this launch-season offering—a trip through various genres and forms of contemporary sound art\, performed by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary players. \nBrian Irvine’s new work was commissioned by the Contemporary Music Centre for Stone Drawn Circles with funds from PRS Foundation Beyond Borders funding. \nStone Drawn Circles are supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.\nIn Formation and Landay Sequenzas were created with the financial assistance of a Commission Award\, funded by the Arts Council/An Chomhaírle Ealaíon.\nStone Drawn Circles: In Formation tour is project-managed by the Contemporary Music Centre\, Ireland\, supported by PRS Foundation Beyond Borders funding.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/stone-drawn-circles-in-formation-new-music-dublin-2024/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Féile na hInse 2024
DESCRIPTION:Féile na hInse\, Inishowen Traditional Music Project’s annual festival will take place in Carndonagh\, Inishowen\, Co.Donegal from the 26th-28th of April.\n \nThis festival weekend will provide opportunities for people to take part in or enjoy workshops\, concerts\, sessions\, talks and an online film screening. \nFriday 26th- Online screening- Archive 23 \nFriday 28th\, 8pm\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\n– Pór. A concert to celebrate the launch of Roisin McGrory’s second album Pór. Roisin will be joined by Steve Cooney\, Paul Harrigan\, Paul McClure and Deirdre & Ella McGrory \nFriday 26th\, 10pm\, Simpson’s bar\,\nCarndonagh-Festival Club session with Sinead McKenna\, Oisin Murphy and Mickey Fearon \nSaturday 27th\, 11am\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nIntermediate Ensemble workshops with Lauren O’Neill and Damian McKee \nSaturday 27th\, 11am\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nAdvanced Ensemble workshops with Conal O’Kane and Marty Barry \nSaturday session trail\n12noon\, Farren’s bar\, Carndonagh. Eugene McKenna\, Oisin Murphy\, Oisin Duffy\n2pm\, McClure’s Bar\, Carndonagh\, Mairead & Siobhan O’Connor\, Michael Gallangh\n4pm\, Glen Bar\, Carndonagh\, Sinead McKenna\, Paula Houton\, Paul McClure\n9pm\, McClure’s Bar\, Carndonagh\, Rona & Barry McLaughlin and Mickey Fearon \nSaturday 27th\, 7pm\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nMusic from the North\, featuring Marty Barry\, Conal O’Kane\, Damian McKee\, Lauren O’Neill\, Sinead & Eugene McKenna\, Oisin Murphy and Micky Fearon \nSunday 28th\, 11am Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nGuitar Masterclass with Conal O’Kane & Marty Barry \nSunday 28th\, 12 noon\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nTalk- ‘When they started Jazzing there’\, by Conor Caldwell \nSunday 28th\, 1.30-3.30\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nA Celebration of Dance. Joe & Mary McGuiggan will host a workshop looking at dances from the Northwest of Ireland. This will include the lancers\, two hand dances and a new collaboration of steps and hornpipe tune composed by Paul Harrigan. \nA Celebration of Dance\, Song and Music 4pm-6pm\nThis relaxed event will celebrate\, dance\, music and songs from the Northwest. Fear an Ti for the event is Marcas O’Murchu. \nFarewell session 6pm\, Glen Bar\, Carndonagh\, Tom Byrne\, Joleen McLaughlin\, Fionnan McIvor \n  \nFor more information\, please click here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/feile-na-hinse-2024/
LOCATION:Inishowen\, Co Donegal
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240428T140000
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SUMMARY:Earthrise @ New Music Dublin 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 28th April 2024\, 11am\nVenue: Kevin Barry Recital Room\, NCH\nTickets: €15 \nMusici Ireland\nBeth McNinch\, solo viola\nIoana Petcu-Colan\, Mia Cooper\, Jane Hackett & Siobhan Doyle\, violin\nEd Creedon\, viola\nKatie Tertell & Niamh Molloy\, cello\nRoger McCann\, double bass\nDianne Marshall\, harp\nMeadhbh O’Rourke\, flute\nConor Sheil\, clarinet\nPeter Ryan\, horn \nDeirdre Gribbin Before the moon shattered and shone again (2019)\nAmanda Feery Square Movement (2016)\nLinda Buckley Fiol (2008)\nLiam Bates Earthrise (2023) \nChamber music collective Musici Ireland have made a name for themselves in Ireland and further afield for sharing stories of the country and its history\, with an inspiring blend of artistry and social activism. This daytime concert is a celebration of the group’s upcoming debut album\, which features chamber works by six living Irish composers. \nDisplaying the ensemble’s versatility\, their programme encompasses everything from meditation and glimpses of the natural world to moments of heightened drama. It ends with the Dublin premiere of Earthrise – a new concerto for viola and chamber ensemble by Wexford-based Liam Bates – alongside a presentation from the composer and soloist Beth McNinch about the commission\, how it came about and the process of writing such a significant new work. \n  \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/earthrise-new-music-dublin-2024/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240505T203000
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SUMMARY:Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain at Bray Jazz Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n‘Double You’ is the debut album from Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Irish fiddle virtuoso Aoife Ní Bhriain – an exquisite collection of music that was released late in 2023\, and draws inspiration from various genres and the cultures of their home countries. \nJust this Spring it appeared on RTE’s short list of the best traditional music releases of last year. \nFrom the west coast of Wales\, harpist Catrin Finch has built an impressive classical career\, while also venturing into unchartered musical territory\, most notably through her award- winning collaborations with West African kora player Seckou Keita and with Colombian supergroup Cimarrón. \nDublin native Aoife Ní Bhriain is one of her generation’s most versatile and gifted violinists\, a dazzling musician who commands both the classical world and her Irish traditional heritage. \nTogether\, Aoife and Catrin form a formidable virtuoso duo\, eager to explore a musical world of creative possibility\, challenge and discovery\, inspired by a multitude of influences and linked by the cultures of their home countries. Their debut public performance was at the Other Voices festival in Cardigan\, Wales\, at the end of 2022. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/catrin-finch-aoife-ni-bhriain-at-bray-jazz-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Bray Town Hall\, Main Street\, Bray\, Co. Wicklow\, A98 D2X9\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Cruitirí Chill Mhantáin
DESCRIPTION:Cruitirí Chill Mantáin\nFriday 10th May 2024\nCoolattin House\, Wicklow \n8pm \n\n  \nFeaturing melodies inspired by fairies and folklore and traditional arrangements for Irish harp and flute\, Cruitirí Chill Mhantáin will showcase the very best of local harping talent in Co. Wicklow. Join Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland at Coolattin House on Friday 10th May to celebrate our rich cultural heritage. \nAisling Ennis is a highly regarded harper both at home and internationally and works to support and enrich the arts in Wicklow. Aisling’s performance will reflect her evocative playing across a broad spectrum of genres\, ongoing experimental collaborations and innovative approaches to programming. \n  \nRachel Duffy\, from Bray\, Co. Wicklow is a harper and PhD researcher at TU Dublin. Having performed at festivals across Ireland and internationally\, Rachel’s music is inspired by both the Irish harp’s history and exciting developments in harping today . For this concert\, Rachel will collaborate with local flute maestro Jack Hennessy. \n  \nDon’t miss out on your tickets – book now at www.courthousearts.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruitiri-chill-mhantain/
LOCATION:Coolattin House\, Coolattin Park\, Shillelagh\, Co. Wicklow\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T083109
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SUMMARY:Ceiliúradh Cruitireachta: Happy Birthday Mary O'Hara
DESCRIPTION:Ceiliúradh Cruitireachta: Happy Birthday Mary O’Hara\nDé Domhnaigh 12ú Bealtaine | Sunday 12th May\n\nAn Taibhdhearc\, Gaillimh \nSeolfar albam úr Moya Brennan agus Cormac de Barra Voices and Harps IV ar bhreithlá Mary O’Hara Dé Domhnaigh 12 Bealtaine 7pm ag ócáid speisialta le Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland i dTaidhbhearc na Gaillimhe. Tugann Voices & Harps IV\, aitheantas do shaol agus do cheol Mary le foinn agus amhráin ar nós An Maidrín Rua agus The Spinning Wheel.  Beidh Mary fhéin inár dteannta dár ndóigh agus cuirfear fáilte mhór roimpi ar an oíche mhór ceiliúrtha seo. \n  \n“Ba chruitire inspioráideach agus ceannródaí ár dtraidisiúin í Mary\, agus is mó duine a raibh tionchar aici ar a gcuid ceoil\, Moya Brennan agus Cormac de Barra san áireamh. Bígí linn d’ocáid fíorspéisialta agus muid ag ceiliúradh cruitire agus amhránaí den scoth” arsa Lauren Ní Néill\, Príomhfheidhmeannach Chruit  Eireann|Harp Ireland. \n  \nJoin Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland for Happy Birthday\, Mary O’Hara in Taidhbhearc na Gaillimhe on Sunday 12 May at 7pm\, as we celebrate the renowned Mary O’Hara’s birthday with the release of Voices and Harps IV; Moya Brennan and Cormac de Barra’s latest album. \n  \nMary O’Hara was an inspirational harper|singer and a pioneer of the harping tradition\, whose songs to her harp accompaniment influenced musicians all over the world\, and who held countless audiences  spellbound from London’s Albert Hall to Carnegie Hall\, New York to the Sydney Opera House. \n  \n“Voices & Harps IV\, Moya Brennan and Cormac de Barra’s latest album pays tribute to the life and music of Mary O’Hara with old favourites such as An Maidrín Rua and The Spinning Wheel. We are delighted that Mary herself will join us for this special occasion that will showcase her music to a new generation” commented Lauren Ní Néill\, Cruit Éireann| Harp Ireland’s CEO. Ná caill an deis seo. Bígí linn! \nBook your ticket now at https://www.antaibhdhearc.com/ \n  \nTuilleadh eolais: info@harpireland.ie \nMore information: info@harpireland.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/ceiliuradh-cruitireachta-happy-birthday-mary-ohara/
LOCATION:An Taibhdhearc\, 19 Middle Street\, Galway\, H91 RX76\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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