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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:20260404T225402
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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:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240523T102105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T102105Z
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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:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240523T130347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T130347Z
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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:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240523T101708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T101708Z
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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:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240619T132611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T132611Z
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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:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240610T160155Z
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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:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240611T085028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T085028Z
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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:20260404T225402
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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:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240625T140228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T140228Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240626T184410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T184410Z
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SUMMARY:Aisling Urwin with Ajeet and Aware at The Grian Store\, Kilruddery House
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 29TH June \n\n\n\nIrish harper Aisling Urwin will join AWARË and special guest Ajeet for a stunning summer’s evening in The Kilruddery Grain Store\, in partnership with The Trailblazery. \nTickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/aisling-urwin-with-ajeet-and-aware-at-the-grian-store-kilruddery-house/
LOCATION:The Grain Store\, Southern Cross Rd\,\, Bray\, Co. Wicklow\, A98 W9F2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240626T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240626T183120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T183120Z
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SUMMARY:Holly Geraghty - Musical Musings from Mayo Album Launch
DESCRIPTION:Harper Holly Geraghty releases her solo debut Harp album at Matt Molloy’s Pub in Westport on Wednesday\, June 26\, at 8pm. \nGet a copy of Musical Musings from Mayo here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/holly-geraghty-musical-musings-from-mayo-album-launch/
LOCATION:Matt Molloy’s Pub\, Bridge St\, Cahernamart\,\, Westport\, Co. Mayo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240627T132000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240627T132000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240606T155140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155140Z
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SUMMARY:Triona Marshall at St. Ann's Church
DESCRIPTION:As part of St. Ann’s Lunchtime Recital Series\, Tríona Marshall will perform a concert of harp music on 27th June at 13.20. \n27th June 2024 \n13.20pm \nTickets €1o.00\, available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/triona-marshall-at-st-anns-church/
LOCATION:St. Ann’s Church\, Dawson St\, 18 Dawson St\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D02 YV57\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240117T102658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T102658Z
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SUMMARY:Janet Harbison's 2024 Donegal Harp Summer Schools
DESCRIPTION:Janet Harbison will host her Donegal Harp Summer Schools in the village of Dungloe and will present a range of courses in the first two weeks of July 2024. \n  \nThe first (June 30 – July 6) is a regular summer-school for adult players:\nThis first week is a regular summer-school for players over the age of 18 featuring all you would expect in the format of  previous years: daily tuition in large and small groups\, workshops\, lectures\, concerts\, sessions and local trips out – a superb week of positive harping\, significant progress and confidence building – all while making great social connections! \nArrive Sunday June 30th and join us for dinner at 7pm.  The course proper starts at 9.30am on Monday July 1st.  Depart Saturday 6th after breakfast.  (Accommodation on Saturday evening 6th is also available on arrangement.) \n  \nThe second (July 7 – 13) is a week specifically designed for students and teachers:\nThe course starts at 3pm on Sunday 7th.  Arrive Saturday or Sunday (no extra cost for Saturday 6th accommodation). \nWeek 2 is specially designed for TEACHERS in traditional (oral) teaching  with a wide range of volunteer harp students to practise on!!  Whichever background you come from\, and whether you are already professional\, improving your skills or just starting out – this is a week that will hone your leadership skills\, equip you with relevant repertoire\, build confidence and competence in delivering\, and enhance your creative arrangement skills for tune accompaniment or ensemble playing. \n  \nThis second (July 7 – 13) week for all ages of players:\nThe course starts at 10am on Monday 8th with accommodation from Sunday 7th.  But for those staying over from Week 1\, in-between-courses-day (Saturday 6th) accommodation is free. \nThis is also a great week for the STUDENTS who will have morning classes (from 10am-1pm) with lots of teacher-attention – often with one-on-one training – all supervised by Janet.  This allows for exploring the local area: walking\, hiking\, swimming\, shopping\, practising or just relaxing in the afternoons!  Students may also consider to ‘observe’ on the teachers’ course (but there’s a fee for this!).   Everyone is invited to join in the evening time activities – including the ‘teachers’ concert’ on Wednesday\, the ‘big quiz’ on Thursday evening and the ‘finale night’ on Friday with the big session at Húdí Beag’s into the small hours (and a bus home)…  Whichever you are: student or teacher\, we guarantee that everyone will get a great week’s training\, a wild Donegal experience and a whole new community of for-ever harpy friends.  Another bonus for adult students staying over from Week 1\, is a free night’s accommodation on the Saturday night in-between the courses (8th). \nFind out more about Janet Harbison’s Donegal Harp Summer Schools here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/janet-harbisons-2024-donegal-harp-summer-schools/
LOCATION:Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240630T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240703T101157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T101157Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Harp Festival
DESCRIPTION:This two weekend conference celebrates the diversity of music\, talent and experience of the folk harp world. Whether you are new to the harp\, want to focus on one style or type of music\, solidify some specific skills\, or try out something new\, Somerset’s workshop offerings are sure to expand your musical horizon. \nFor full information and booking\, see here. \nSchedule-2024-Somerset-as-of-April-21
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/somerset-harp-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240630T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240705T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240613T165709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T165709Z
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SUMMARY:An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2024
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1985\, An Chúirt Chruitireachta ranks among the top international harp festivals for Irish harp.
Cairde na Cruite warmly welcome harpers of every standard from all over the world to the 2024 festival. \nThis year’s festival will run from Sunday 30th June – Friday 5th July at An Grianán\, Termonfeckin. \nFull information on this year’s festival and booking can be found here. \nThis year’s Festival Tutors include top Irish harpers Máire Ní Chathasaigh\, Anne-Marie O’Farrell\, Cormac de Barra\, Deirdre Granville\, Kim Fleming\, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla and Úna Ní Fhlannagáin. \n\n\n\nSunday June 30th\n\n\n3pm\nPop-Up Concert with Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble and Harp-Makers Exhibition\n\n\n8pm\nConcert: Fáilte Isteach with Aisling Urwin and Niamh O’Brien and festival artist-in-residence\, Gráinne Meyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday July 1st\n\n\n2:30pm\n‘Rose & Catherine: Tunes performed by Rose Mooney and Catherine Martin’ workshop with Eilís Lavelle (open to the public\, booking required)\n\n\n3:30pm\n‘Guth na nGael: Harping with words’ workshop with Lauren Ní Néíll and Blaithín Mhic Cana (open to the public\, booking required)\n\n\n4:30pm\nCéilí with esteemed local set dancer\, Pádraig McEneany (festival participants only)\n\n\n8pm\nConcert: Sounds of Oriel with Eilís Lavelle and Robert Harvey and Zoё Conway and John McIntyre\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday July 2nd\n\n\n2:30pm\n‘The traditional wire-strung Irish harp’ presentation and demonstration with Simon Chadwick (open to the public\, booking required)\n\n\n3:30pm\nWorkshop with Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta (open to the public\, booking required)\n\n\n8pm\nConcert: Roots and Resonance with Méabh McKenna\, Gerry Cullen and the Drogheda Singers and Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday July 3rd\n\n\n2:30pm\nEnsemble Day Workshop with Gráinne Meyer (festival participants and invited ensembles only)\n\n\n3:45pm\nEnsemble Day Workshop with Gráinne Meyer (festival participants and invited ensembles only)\n\n\n8pm\nConcert: Emerging Voices: Ensemble Day Gala Concert with IIMS\, Music Generation (MG) Meath\, MG Laois\, MG Clare\, MG Cavan/Monaghan (Junior and Senior)\, MG Mayo\, (Youth and Senior)\, Inishowen\, Sonas\, Bray CCÉ\, Fingal and TU Dublin Harp Ensembles\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday July 4th\n\n\n2:30pm\nVoice and Harp Workshop with Cormac de Barra and Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch (open to the public\, booking required)\n\n\n3:30pm\nWorkshop with renowned kora player\, Suntou Susso (open to the public\, booking required)\n\n\n8pm\nConcert: Hup! Finale Concert with Cormac de Barra agus Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaíoch and Suntou Susso
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/an-chuirt-chruitireachta-2024/
LOCATION:An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Louth
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240705T220000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays: Sister Sounds: A Celebration of Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Join Glór Ennis for an unforgettable evening of traditional Irish music as three sets of sisters grace the stage with their exceptional talent and deep-rooted musical heritage. Liz and Yvonne Kane\, hailing from Letterfrack\, Co. Galway\, are renowned for their mastery of the fiddle\, captivating audiences with spirited performances steeped in tradition. Multi-instrumentalists\, Michelle and Louise Mulcahy\, from Abbeyfeale\, Co. Limerick\, born into a family deeply rooted in Irish music tradition\, have emerged as leading figures in the contemporary Irish music scene. Carmel and Teresa O’Dea\, from Ballynacally\, Co. Clare complete the line up for this celebration of sisterhood\, on fiddle and concertina\, showcasing their exceptional traditional musical talents. \nGet your tickets here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/first-fridays-sister-sounds-a-celebration-of-tradition/
LOCATION:Glór\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240708T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240702T122016Z
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SUMMARY:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy - Harp Recital
DESCRIPTION:The Willie Clancy Summer School\, a major traditional Irish music\, song and dance event is held annually in Miltown Malbay\, County Clare\, Ireland with instrument and dance classes\, lectures\, workshops\, recitals and céilithe all through the week. \nThe 52nd Willie Clancy Summer School\, will run from Saturday 6th July to Sunday 14th July\, 2024\, with a harp recital taking place on Monday 8th July at the Mill Marquee\, GAA Grounds\, from 5.00-7.00pm.  \nSee here for tickets and more information.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/scoil-samhraidh-willie-clancy-harp-recital/
LOCATION:Mill Marquee\, GAA grounds\, Miltown Malbay\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240710T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240705T095444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T095444Z
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SUMMARY:Leinster Fleadh | Try an Instrument & Harp Ensemble performance
DESCRIPTION:Leinster Fleadh presents a ‘Try-An-Instrument’ session with a harp ensemble performance at Wicklow Library from 11.00-12.00pm on 10th July. \nThis event is free of charge\, all ages welcome. \nContat Wicklow Library for bookings on (0404)67025 – drop-ins are also welcome!
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/leinster-fleadh-try-an-instrument-harp-ensemble-performance/
LOCATION:Wicklow Library\, The Mall\, Corporation Lands\, Wicklow\, Co. Wicklow\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240705T141326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T141326Z
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SUMMARY:Ballina Salmon Festival | Léda
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Heritage Day with LÉDA and Ballina Salmon Festival on 10th July at 2.00pm. \nLÉDA hail from Balla\, Co Mayo & the Shetland Isles respectively and are now based in Glasgow. The duo features both Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín\, a multi-award winning harper and multi-instrumentalist who holds a staggering amount of world titles and Amy Laurenson\, who was recently named BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2023. \nTickets and full festival information available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/ballina-salmon-festival-leda/
LOCATION:Bandstand\, Bandstand\, Ballina Salmon Festival\, Ballina\, Co. Mayo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240705T100217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T100217Z
UID:16035-1720620000-1720623600@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Leinster Fleadh | Irish Harp Lecture & Recital with Rachel Duffy
DESCRIPTION:Join the fantastic Wicklow harpist Rachel Duffy for an afternoon of music and Irish harp history in Wicklow Library on Wednesday 10th July as part of Leinster Fleadh’s Fleadh an Phobail! \nRachel Duffy is a harper from Bray\, Co. Wicklow. She has a keen interest in the harp’s history and is currently completing a PhD at Technological University Dublin on the 20th century development of Irish harping. As a performer\, she has appeared at festivals in China\, Spain\, Germany\, Scotland and Wales and plays regularly with groups including Na Cauci\, Triad Trio and the National Folk Orchestra. She enjoys teaching the harp in Wicklow and Dublin and working with harp ensembles at Bray CCÉ and TU Dublin. She is co-director of An Chúirt Chruitireachta\, Cairde na Cruite’s International Harp Festival.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/leinster-fleadh-irish-harp-lecture-recital-with-rachel-duffy/
LOCATION:Wicklow Library\, The Mall\, Corporation Lands\, Wicklow\, Co. Wicklow\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240514T111738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T111738Z
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SUMMARY:Causeway Harp School Adult Beginners Harp Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Causeway Harp School’s next Beginner Harp Workshop for adults will take place Saturday 13th July 10am – 12pm in Portballintrae Village Hall.\n\nThis workshop is suitable for complete beginners. No music reading skills are required\, and harps will be provided.\n\nPlaces are limited.\n\n\nContact Katy to book by Facebook or Instagram
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/causeway-harp-school-adult-beginners-harp-workshop/
LOCATION:Portballintrae Village Hall\, Portballintrae Village Hall\, Beach Road\, Portballintrae\, Co. Antrim\, BT57 8US\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240709T142459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T142459Z
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SUMMARY:South Sligo Summer School | Summer Harp School with Holly Geraghty and Fiachra Guihen
DESCRIPTION:The South Sligo Harp Summer School will run from Monday 15 July 2024 10:00 – Saturday 20 July 2024 12:00 \nSouth Sligo Summer School\, Circular Road\, Tubbercurry\, SO F91 E277 Ireland \nBook your place here. \n  \nTutors: \n\n\nHolly Geraghty hails from Ballindine\, a small town in County Mayo. Surrounded by a rich storehouse of music in both her home and locality\, Holly quickly developed a distinct musical style on the harp and concertina. Holly holds a Bachelor degree in Music accompanied by a Graduate Diploma in Music Education and a Master of Arts degree in Irish Traditional Music Performance. Holly’s current album is entitled Ceolmhar. \n\nFiachra Guihen is a young musician from Keadue\, Co. Roscommon. He plays mainly traditional music and has played with many different groups locally and nationally\, most notably the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. He began playing the tin whistle at the age of 7. He then moved on to the flute and as a teenager took up the harp. He has received a number all-Ireland medals for the harp and also as part of a Grupa Cheoil. He has played in various different venues including the National Concert Hall\, Dublin and the Barbican Theatre\, London. He is currently studying Technology Education at the University of Limerick.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/south-sligo-summer-school-summer-harp-school-with-holly-geraghty-and-fiachra-guihen/
LOCATION:Tubercurry\, Tubbercurry\, Co. Sligo\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240717T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240717T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240716T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T143437Z
UID:16128-1721241000-1721244600@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:An Evening of Poetry and Music with Kiêu Conroy
DESCRIPTION:17th July @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Portlaoise Library \nFREE. Refreshments provided.  \nMusic Generation harpist Kiêu Conroy will play a recital\, while the celebrated Laois poet Pat Boran will be delivering a series of poetry readings. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided on the night. Places are limited so booking early for this event is advised.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/an-evening-of-poetry-and-music-with-kieu-conroy/
LOCATION:Portlaoise Libary\, 23 Main Street\, MAryborough\, Portlaoise\, Co. Laois\, R32 N7EP\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240705T143047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T143047Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Fest | Music Generation Laois Harpers
DESCRIPTION:Join Music Generation Laois Harpers at the Forest Fleadh stage at Forest Fest 3 in Emo village on 20th July. \n  \nFull details and festival programme available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/forest-fest-music-generation-laois-harpers/
LOCATION:Emo\, Emo\, Co. Laois\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240721T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240523T144734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T144734Z
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SUMMARY:Moods - Aisling Ennis\, Peter Power & Robyn Byrne
DESCRIPTION:Aisling Ennis\, harp \nPeter Power\, dance \nRobyn Byrne\, choreography \nThis very special Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and MusicTown event is a collaboration between harpist Aisling Ennis\, visual and sound artist Peter Power and dancer & choreographer Robyn Byrne. Join these three artists in a series of original composition\, interpretations of existing material and improvisations centred around embodied performance. \nAisling Ennis is highly regarded as a harpist and creative thinker who enjoys a successful\, self-directed portfolio career. A former student of the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London\, Royal Irish Academy of Music and holds a first class Master’s degree in Arts Management and Cultural Policy from UCD as well as a PGCE in Primary Education. Aisling is known for her evocative playing across a broad spectrum of genres\, her ongoing\, multifaceted collaborations and innovative approaches to programming. \nPresented by MusicTown and Harp Ireland \nSunday 21 July 2024\, 4:00pm at Kevin Barry Recital Room\, National Concert Hall\, Dublin. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/moods-aisling-ennis-peter-power-robyn-byrne/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240721T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240520T095030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T095030Z
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SUMMARY:MOYA BRENNAN | ZOË CONWAY & JOHN MCINTYRE
DESCRIPTION:Celtic Goddess Moya Brennan has a voice that continues to provide a constant reminder of how the heart can be touched by the purity and thrill of music. Despite the enforced restrictions placed on her and all other artists in the past couple of years she has been active\, especially\, with the Farewell Tour of her family band\, Clannad. Their sell out concert at Dublin’s 3 Arena in February 2023 was an emotional part of the final tour climax after 50 years together. \nHer live solo shows\, having all the musicality and power of Clannad – but with added\, heart-warming intimacy – are always a rich and moving experience. Her unique\, effortless vocals and timeless music pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage but also her grasp of contemporary forms. The evening will be a visual (as well as a sound) spectacle with rhythm\, atmosphere and vibrant harmony. Her fantastic 5 piece band features her daughter\, Aisling\, and son\, Paul\, along with the remarkable traditional harper Cormac De Barra and traditional fiddler Clare Friel from Glasgow/Donegal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n With an exciting blend of eclectic fiddle and guitar music\, Zoë Conway and John McIntyre bring to the stage sympathetic arrangements of traditional Irish music\, compositions and songs\, old and new.  The husband-and-wife folk duo possess a rare facility to draw pieces into their repertoire from other genres such as classical\, jazz and world music and express this material in way which not only displays the sheer range and knowledge of both instrumentalists but also exhibits the wonderful versatility of their instruments. \nThey have released two recordings to date. their debut duo album\, entitled Go Mairir I Bhfad (Long Life To You)\, received a glorious 5 stars from The Irish Times; the newest release is a superb collection of live European performances\, Live in Concert\, released in spring 2017.  The album showcases their mesmerising musical interaction on-stage and reveals some of their more virtuosic repertoire outside of the Irish traditional genre. Relaxed and atmospheric\, the respect and understanding that they have of traditional Irish music and song also shines through. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/moya-brennan-zoe-conway-john-mcintyre/
LOCATION:Empire Music Hall\, 42 Botanic Avenue\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT7 1JQ\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240709T141117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T141117Z
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SUMMARY:Belfast Trad Fest | Harp Summer School with Eilís Lavelle and Aisling Lyons
DESCRIPTION:Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 2024 | 10am – 1pm | Ulster University\, York Street\, BT15 1ED \n \n\n\n\nMulti-award-winning musician and composer from county Clare\, Aisling Lyons is the holder of 8 All-Ireland titles\, has performed internationally and collaborated with distinguished artists and musicians in various projects. With over 10 years teaching experience\, she is the current harp tutor at the University of Limerick and has taught extensively at Irish and international summer schools; an acclaimed performer and teacher. Hot Press Magazine described her as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians. \nHailing from Monaghan\, Eilís Lavelle began learning music at a young age and completed her B.Mus degree at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama where she received the Leo Rowsome award for the highest achievement in Irish traditional music. Eilís has gained much experience collaborating and performing with musicians from a wide range of genres and has performed and taught across the world. Broadcasts include performances on Tg4’s Sé mo Laoch and Geantraí\, RTÉ Television\, BBC Television and Radio\, RTÉ Lyric Fm and Radio na Gaeltachta. Eilís is currently undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University\, Belfast focusing on the Edward Bunting collection of music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Summer School’s team of tutors is made up of internationally renowned performers with proven track records as teachers and educationalists. The primary means of teaching and learning will be ‘by ear’ with an emphasis in the less experienced classes of assisting pupils to develop oral/aural skills in addition to instrumental competency and developing core repertoire. All classes are designed for intermediate to advanced (minimum 2 years instrument experience) adults and children over 6 years of age except beginner instrument classes\, whistle and sing\, set dancing\, sean nós dancing\, traditional singing & sean nós singing which are suitable for all levels including beginners. \nTickets and further information available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/belfast-trad-fest-harp-summer-school-with-eilis-lavelle-and-aisling-lyons/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240515T092108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T092108Z
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SUMMARY:Belfast TradFest: Harp Masterclass with Aisling Lyons and Eilís Lavelle
DESCRIPTION:From Monday 22nd to Friday 26th July 2024\, Belfast TradFest will welcome Eilís Lavelle and Aisling Lyons to Ulster University to host a harp masterclass as part of the Traditional Music Summer School.  \n\nMulti-award-winning musician and composer from county Clare\, Aisling Lyons is the holder of 8 All-Ireland titles\, has performed internationally and collaborated with distinguished artists and musicians in various projects. With over 10 years teaching experience\, she is the current harp tutor at the University of Limerick and has taught extensively at Irish and international summer schools; an acclaimed performer and teacher. Hot Press Magazine described her as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians. \nHailing from Monaghan\, Eilís Lavelle began learning music at a young age and completed her B.Mus degree at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama where she received the Leo Rowsome award for the highest achievement in Irish traditional music. Eilís has gained much experience collaborating and performing with musicians from a wide range of genres and has performed and taught across the world. Broadcasts include performances on Tg4’s Sé mo Laoch and Geantraí\, RTÉ Television\, BBC Television and Radio\, RTÉ Lyric Fm and Radio na Gaeltachta. Eilís is currently undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University\, Belfast focusing on the Edward Bunting collection of music. \n\nFurther information and tickets can be found here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/belfast-tradfest-harp-masterclass-with-aisling-lyons-and-eilis-lavelle/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240724T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T225402
CREATED:20240704T112954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T112954Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Mooney Summer School - Fiachra Guihen and Mossie Martin
DESCRIPTION:Join Fiachra Guihen (Harp\, Flute\, Guitar) and Mossie Martin (Fiddle\, Whistle) for a gentle introduction to the music and story of one of Ireland’s best and internationally renowned composers\, Turlough Carolan (1670 – 1738). \nWednesday 24th July \n3.00pm \nSt. John’s Church\, Drumshanbo. \n  \nFor ticketing information\, see here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/joe-mooney-summer-school-fiachra-guihen-and-mossie-martin/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church\, Drumshanbo\, convent Avenue\, Drumshanbo\, Co. Leitrim\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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