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SUMMARY:Fuddlefest | Jill Devlin
DESCRIPTION:Join harper Jill Devlin at Fuddlefest. FuddleFest is a unique and boutique music festival hosted on a bustling family farm in Fuddletown\, County Wexford. FuddleFest takes place over the 24th and 25th of August 2024. \nTimes TBA \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/fuddlefest-jill-devlin/
LOCATION:Fuddlefest\, Fuddletown\, Co. Wexford\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240824T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240824T153000
DTSTAMP:20240705T093731Z
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SUMMARY:Smithfield Fleadh
DESCRIPTION:Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland returns to Smithfield Fleadh on Saturday 24th August with an action packed programme of performances and workshops. We are delighted to have harpers from across the country join us\, with harper Teresa O’Donnell\, Derry harper Cian Maginn and Dublin group Sult showcasing Ireland’s national emblem.  \nTeresa O’Donnell is a harpist and musicologist. She has performed with the Irish Chamber Orchestra and was a musician in residence with Fingal County Council for many years. Teresa lectured at St. Patrick’s College\, DCU and received a Foras Feasa fellowship (PhD). Her research has been published in a number of journals including\, the Journal of the Society for Musicology in Ireland\, the Journal of Music Research Online and the American Harp Journal. She co-authored with her sister\, Mary Louise O’Donnell\, Sisters of the Revolutionaries: The Story of Margaret and Mary Brigid Pearse and they released an album of music for the Irish harp by Brian Boydell\, entitled\, Heavenly Harps\, Heavenly Cloths in 2020. In 2021\, Teresa was awarded a PhD scholarship from the Irish Institute of Catholic Studies\, Mary Immaculate College\, Limerick.  \n  \nCian Maginn is a member of Newcastle CCÉ in Co Down and a contributor to the Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland youth forum. A student of Colm McGonigle\, he was awarded 1st place in Ulster and All Ireland Fleadh in under 15 Harp in 2023.  \n  \nSult are three sisters from Dublin’s Northside immersed in traditional Irish music and song from an early age. Their performances incorporate traditional airs\, tunes and song interpreted and arranged in their unique and culturally sensitive style. They have received many awards and accolades for their performances as a group and individually\, including 17 All-Ireland titles between them. They have performed at National Concert Hall\, as part of the ‘Drawing from the Well’ series commemorating the great piper\, Liam O’Flynn and  on the Body and Soul stage as part of Electric Picnic 2020. The group is comprised of Emer on harp\, Caoilfhionn on concertina and Sorcha on uileann pipes/voice.  \n  \nHands on Harps Session \nIn a fun and interactive harp workshop\, our harpers will share the story of the harp; its history in ancient Ireland\, what it’s made from and its importance as our national symbol. Suitable for all members of the family – you only need to bring yourself and you might even have a chance to try out the harp!
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/smithfield-fleadh-2/
LOCATION:Smithfield Square\, Smithfield Dublin 7\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240901T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240901T200000
DTSTAMP:20240719T094031Z
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SUMMARY:A Deep Ravine
DESCRIPTION:Conducted & composed by Micheal Rooney \n\n\nPerformed by Music Generation Cavan Monaghan Youth Folk Orchestra\nDirected by: Tommy Mc Ardle\nPresented and narrated by – Sean Rocks \nThe innovative suite was commissioned by renowned musician\, composer\, and musical director Michael Rooney\, with a script crafted by esteemed writer Tommy McArdle. “A Deep Ravine” tells the story of life on the border\, delivering a profound creative response to the era of partition and offering deeper insights into the significant events of that time. Audiences are encouraged to reflect on the lives of individuals living 100 years ago on the newly established border as two separate states\, North and South\, came into existence. \nThe performance comes to life through the talents of the recently formed Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan Cross Border Youth Folk Orchestra. These young musicians\, hailing from Cavan\, Monaghan\, Tyrone\, Fermanagh\, Scotland\, and Ukraine\, represent a diverse range of musical genres. They are joined by talented local actors from Monaghan and Cavan. Presented and narrated by RTÉ host and MC Sean Rocks. \nPresented by Music Generation Cavan Monaghan\nSponsored by Monaghan County Council and Cavan County Council\, through The Department of Tourism\, Culture\, Arts\, Gaeltacht\, Sport\, and Media\, under The Community Strand of the 2023 Decade of Centenaries Programme and Creative Ireland Programme 2023. \n\nTickets are available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/a-deep-ravine/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20240903T103904Z
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SUMMARY:Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black - Irish Tour
DESCRIPTION:Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black are a Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo\, both recent post-graduates of the Traditional Music course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. They blend traditional with contemporary\, drawing on experiences in jazz\, folk and classical genres to bring something fresh to the traditional music scene. In February this year they won the Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections in Glasgow\, and appeared as FATEA’s featured artists at Southport’s Love Folk Festival. Eleanor and Gregor played at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival in April and at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival in August. This year they were selected as UKHA Emerging Artists\, and released our debut EP\, ‘Let No Man’ in April 2024. \n\n  \n\n\n\nTour Dates:\nWeds 4th Sep – Bello Bar\, DUBLIN 8:30pm\nFri 6th Sep – House of McDonnell\, BALLYCASTLE 7:30pm\nSat 7th Sep – House concert\, ANTRIM 7:30pm\nSun 8th Sep – Sunflower Public House\, BELFAST 8:00pm\n\n\nTickets available at: www.eleanorgregorduo.com/gigs\nInstagram: @eleanorgregorduo\nFacebook: @eleanorgregorduo
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/eleanor-dunsdon-gregor-black-irish-tour/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240912T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240912T220000
DTSTAMP:20240627T121450Z
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SUMMARY:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Catriona Cannon & Cian Finn
DESCRIPTION:Experience a new ‘take’ on Irish harping from some of our foremost young harpers.  Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s Sugar Club Harp Sessions run 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 fourth concert on Thursday 12th September 2024 features Galway harper Catriona Cannon and Cian Finn. As founding members of Intinn\, a four-piece Irish dub and dancehall collective\, the pair have performed on the same stages as The Wailers\, The Skatalites and UB40. In 2010 Intinn was declared “Best Upcoming Reggae Act in UK and Ireland” at the One Love Festival in London. \nCatriona has since recorded and performed on harp with many musicians\, over contemporary\, experimental and traditional genres and featured on Cian’s debut album ‘This Applies’ in 2015. Performing together\, Cian and Catriona will draw on their combined musical influences for an evening of harp\, dub and song. \nBook tickets now before they’re gone! \ndoors 8.00pm \nconcert starts 8.30pm \n  \nTickets available here. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-sugar-club-harp-sessions-catriona-cannon-and-cian-finn/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20240902T161958Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Connellan Harp Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Thomas Connellan Harp Festival in Lough Gur takes place the 13th – 15th of September. There is stellar line up of some of the best harp players in the country. The festival celebrates Lough Gur’s link with famous harper and composer Thomas Connellan. Connellan is said to have died at Bouchier’s Castle in 1698 and to be buried in Teampall Nua.\n\nThe festival features: Kathleen Loughnane and Cormac Cannon\, Michelle Mulcahy\, Alannah Thornburgh And Emma Benson\n\nEvents not to missed! \n\nFriday 13th\nSession Dave Clarke’s Bar Bruff\n8pm\n\nSaturday 14th\nHarp Workshops\nHoney-Fitz Theatre\n2pm-5pm\n\nSunday 15th\nFree Lecture/Recital with Kathleen Loughnane: The Harpers Connellan\nLough Gur Visitor Centre\n2pm\n\nSunday 15th\nConcert\nLough Gur Visitor Centre\n8pm\n\nFor more info/ to book any events you can contact 0877676331\n\n Workshop places can be booked on Eventbrite through the following link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harp-workshops-lough-gur-national-school-the-honeyfitz-theatre-tickets-1003731757707\n\n Concert tickets can be booked with the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/concert-an-evening-of-irish-harp-at-lough-gur-celebrating-thomas-connellan-tickets-1003071663347?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/thomas-connellan-harp-festival/
LOCATION:Lough Gur Visitor Centre\, Lough Gur Visitor Centre\, Bruff\, Co. Limerick\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240913T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240913T220000
DTSTAMP:20240816T141559Z
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Bygone Times: Harping in Drogheda
DESCRIPTION:St Peter’s Church Drogheda \nFriday 13th September\, 8pm \n€15 / €12  \n1844 – the year that the Irish Harp Society in Drogheda held their Grand Harp Concert featuring performances of Carolan’s airs as well as the music other eminent harper-composers. Revisit the story of the Drogheda Harp School and the music performed 280 years on in St Peter’s Church\, Drogheda. Featuring Teresa O’Donnell Gráinne Hambly & William Jackson\, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla & renowned fiddle player\, Gerry O’Connor\, Cormac de Barra\, Adam O’Neill\, Eilís Lavelle and the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-bygone-times-harping-in-drogheda/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Church of Ireland\, Drogheda\, Peter Street\, Dorgheda\, Co. Louth\, A92AP95\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T143000
DTSTAMP:20240911T102103Z
CREATED:20240911T102103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T102103Z
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SUMMARY:King of the Fairies and his Magic Harp
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of myth and magic through music for families\n​​​​​​​\nAisling Ennis\, harp \nExplore the sound of fairy harp music with harpist ​​​​​​Aisling Ennis. \nCome help Aisling find her blue harp with the help of fairy doors in the John Field Room. \nJoin Aisling as she tells the tale of King of the Fairies Dagha and his magic harp. Introducing us to the three different types of traditional tunes which encapsulate the emotional spectrum – goltraí (sorrowful)\, geantraí (lively and cheerful)\, and ending the concert with suantraí (the lullabies). \nThis is a relaxed event\, where everybody is welcome to move about the space as they want. \nThis concert is designed for toddlers to 8-year-olds and their families\, all are welcome.\nAdults must be accompanied by a child. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/king-of-the-fairies-and-his-magic-harp/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20240911T095852Z
CREATED:20240911T095852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T095852Z
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Irish Harp Workshop with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla
DESCRIPTION:  \nTU Dublin \nSaturday 14th September\, 12-2pm \nFree Event | Registration necessary \nLevel: Intermediate – Advanced \nInternationally acclaimed harper Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla invites you to a harp workshop at TU Dublin. Hear and learn the best of harpers’ music from one of our most renowned harpers. \n  \nAdmission free. Register here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-irish-harp-workshop-with-deirdre-ni-bhuachalla/
LOCATION:TU DUBLIN\, Grangegorman\, Dublin 7\, Dublin\, D07 H6K8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20240816T135919Z
CREATED:20240816T135919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T135919Z
UID:16637-1726315200-1726322400@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Irish Harp Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nIrish Harp Workshop with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla \nSaturday 14th September\, 12-2pm \nFree Event | Registration necessary \nLevel: Intermediate – Advanced \nInternationally acclaimed harper Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla invites you to a harp workshop at TU Dublin. Hear and learn the best of harpers’ music from one of our most renowned harpers. \nAll Harps Alive workshop are free of charge. We welcome donations to help us cover our costs to support the next generation of harpers. Your help goes a long way as we work to develop and promote harping nationally and internationally. Thank you. \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-irish-harp-workshop/
LOCATION:TU DUBLIN\, Grangegorman\, Dublin 7\, Dublin\, D07 H6K8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20240911T102919Z
CREATED:20240911T102919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T102919Z
UID:16765-1726315200-1726329600@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Music Generation Clare Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:Music Generation Clare will host the MGCE Folk Festival in Ennis\, Co. Clare on 14th of September offering a variety of performance music education opportunities to learners between the ages of 10 – 18 years old. \nLearners will have the opportunity to improve on their musical skills by attending classes facilitated by high profile music tutors. Later that evening\, both tutors and learners will perform together to an open audience in the Old Ground Hotel\, Ennis. \nLearners will work on composition\, arrangement\, improving technical music ability during their classes while the performances will benefit learners by developing their self-esteem and confidence. \nGet tickets here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/music-generation-clare-folk-festival/
LOCATION:Music Generation Clare\, Clon Road\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95W92H\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20240910T155335Z
CREATED:20240910T155335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T155335Z
UID:16738-1726318800-1726322400@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Flúirse at Malahide Castle
DESCRIPTION:14th September  \nFree | 1pm \nMalahide Castle \nHear sounds of the Irish harp echo throughout Malahide Castle with a pop-up performance from Flúirse. Placing second at Gael Linn’s Siansa Competition in 2024\, this group of talented young musicians from Co. Laois will showcase traditional music at its finest.  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-fluirse-at-malahide-castle/
LOCATION:Malahide Castle\, Back Road\, Malahide Demesne\, Malahide\, Co. Dublin\, K36 YP65\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20240730T091555Z
CREATED:20240730T091555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T091555Z
UID:16513-1726326000-1726329600@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Harps Alive | The Harpers Connellan A Lecture-Recital with Kathleen Loughnane (Harp) and Caitríona Finnegan (Cello)
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned harper and researcher Kathleen Loughnane as she tells us more about the life and times of the Sligo harpers William and Thomas Connellan. Hear arrangements of their 17th century repertoire performed live for harp and cello\, and learn about this period of great political and social upheaval in Ireland. \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. 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. \nCaitríona Finnegan is a cellist from Dublin\, Ireland. She completed a Bachelor of Music at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and graduated with a Masters from the Manhattan School of Music\, USA. As well as being a chamber and orchestral musician\, she enjoys playing a multitude of genres from classical to folk to traditional and pop music. She has recently worked with the Crash Ensemble\, Irish National Opera\, The Irish Chamber Orchestra and Music Network and at a range of concerts\, festivals and recordings in collaboration with various Irish artists throughout the country. \nThis event will be held in the Joly Lecture Theatre at the National Library. Tickets to this event are free\, though there is a set capacity. ISL Interpretation available. Please book on Eventbrite in advance. Tickets available here. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-the-harpers-connellan-a-lecture-recital-with-kathleen-loughnane-harp-and-caitriona-finnegan-cello/
LOCATION:National Library of Ireland\, Kildare Street\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Lectures
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