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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
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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:20260611T113106
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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:20260611T113106
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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:20260611T113106
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240525T220000
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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:20240526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T113106
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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
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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:20260611T113106
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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:20260611T113106
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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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