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SUMMARY:Boyne Tradfest
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nBoyne Tradfest returns to Drogheda on 20th-22nd September 2024. \nBoyne Tradfest welcomes artists and visitors from across the country for an exciting weekend of traditional Irish music\, song & dance.With over 35+ musicians performing as part of Boyne Tradfest\, this exciting new festival promises to be a memorable one. There will be plenty of harp performances throughout their music sessions on the weekend\, so be sure to check out their programme here. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/boyne-tradfest/
LOCATION:Drogheda\, Drogheda\, Co. Louth
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Boyne Tradfest | Harp workshop with Michael Rooney
DESCRIPTION:Join Boyne Trafest for a lively workshop with the talented musician Michael Rooney! Michael Rooney is a prolific composer and is widely regarded as one of the foremost players of the traditional Irish harp. \nOriginally from Scotstown\, Co. Monaghan and now a long time resident of County Sligo\, Michael has composed 19 suites of music in the past 20 years\, including ‘The Ulster Suite’ (2022)\, ‘Clairseoireacht’ (2022)\, Constance (2020)\, The Famine Suite (2019)\, The Macalla Suite (2016)\, Boróimhe Suite (2014)\, The Second Coming (2014)\, De Cuellar Suite (2011) and Battle of the Books Suite (2007). Michael was awarded the TG4 Composer of the Year in 2017. \nAn album of ‘The Macalla Suite’ was released in December 2016\, performed by The Macalla Orchestra and recorded Live in Monaghan. He has recorded three CDs with flute player and wife June McCormack; ‘Tobar an Cheoil’\, ‘Draíocht’ and ‘Land’s End’. He is also a member of Sligo’s Dartry Ceili Band. Michael has published four books of his own compositions; ‘Harp Tunes’ (2006)\, Aifreann Gaeilge (2012)\, ‘The de Cuéllar Suite’ (2012)\, ‘The Macalla Suite’ (2016). \nPlease note: \nRegistration opens at 9:30am. Workshop commences at 10am sharp. \n* Workshops suited to learners with minimum 2 years experience. \n**Bring a small snack for break time. No fish or nuts allowed. \nBook your place here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/boyne-tradfest-harp-workshop-with-michael-rooney/
LOCATION:St. Olicer’s Community College\, Rathmullan Road\, Drogheda\, Co. Louth\, A92 D766\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240921T130000
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive | Try your hand at the Early Irish Harp
DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at the early Irish harp with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin\n\nSaturday 14th September\, 11-1pm \nFree Event \nLevel: No harp experience required \nWould you like to learn more about\, and even get your hands on a copy of an ancient Irish harp – and be taught a tune? Meet the Historical Harp Society of Ireland\, 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. \nAll Harps Alive workshops 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-try-your-hand-at-the-early-irish-harp/
LOCATION:City Library\, Pearse St\, 144 Pearse Street\, Dublin\, Co. Dublin\, D02 HE37\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240921T220000
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SUMMARY:Boyne Tradfest | In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack
DESCRIPTION:Event: Boyne Tradfest |In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: The Tholsel\, West Street\, Drogheda\, A92 A8XF \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: September 21st\, 8:00pm. Doors 7:30pm. \n  \n\n\n\n\nMichael Rooney\, a renowned composer and master of the Irish harp\, has been honoured as the TG4 ‘Composer of the Year’ in 2017 and has created numerous acclaimed suites\, including his latest\, “A Deep Ravine\,” reflecting on significant historical events of the Irish border. \nJune McCormack is an award-winning flute player and TG4 Gradam ‘Young Musician of the Year’. Together they bring their profound expertise and passion for traditional Irish music to the stage\, ensuring a night of musical brilliance from this extraordinary duo. \nTickets €18 available here. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/boyne-tradfest-in-concert-with-michael-rooney-june-mccormack/
LOCATION:The Tholsel\, West Street\,\,\, Drogheda\, Co. Louth\, A92 A8XF\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240928T130000
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SUMMARY:Harps South-East - Hands on Harps
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot \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 might even get to try out the harp! \n  \nTickets available soon!
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-south-east-hands-on-harps/
LOCATION:St. Iberius Church\, Ferrybank South\, Wexford
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Harps South-East - Lunchtime harp recital with Tríona Marshall & Cruitirí Loch Garman
DESCRIPTION:September 28th 2024  \n1-2pm (€10/€8) \nJoin Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and Music for Wexford in St Iberius Church to hear one of Ireland’s foremost harpers\, Tríona Marshall\, perform a concert celebrating our national instrument. We are delighted that Tríona will be joined by the Wexford Harp Ensemble – Cruitirí Loch Garman\, directed by Aileen Kennedy as part of Music for Wexford’s “side by side” initiative\, giving amateur musicians the opportunity to perform alongside professionals. \nTríona Marshall has played with The Chieftains since 2003\, performing at festivals and concert halls around the world and in the USA\, Japan\, China and Australia. She has recorded extensively with The Chieftains and was principal harpist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra\,  having completed her studies at the London’s Royal College of Music and the Koninklijk Conservatorium in Den Haag. In 2013\, along with The Chieftains\, Triona was awarded an honorary doctorate from Dublin Institute of Technology in recognition of her contribution to Irish music.   \n  Cruitirí Loch Garman – Wexford Harp Ensemble directed by Aileen Kennedy\, are based in Co. Wexford consists of over 20 harp players who play and sing all types of music and songs at events both locally and internationally. Aileen\, a former member of the Belfast Harp Orchestra\, has enjoyed success at many harp festivals over the years\, winning the Nobber\, Granard and Keadue festivals and some of her compositions are held in the National Library of Wales. \n  \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-south-east-lunchtime-harp-recital-with-triona-marshall-cruitiri-loch-garman/
LOCATION:St. Iberius Church\, Ferrybank South\, Wexford
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240928T150000
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SUMMARY:Harps South-East - Irish harp workshop with Tríona Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate – Advanced  \nLearn from one of Ireland’s most renowned harpers in this interactive workshop. Hear and learn harp music from a renowned harper who has performed and recorded with some of the finest musicians in the world. \nPlease note that there is no charge for our workshops.   \nHowever\, we would 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 will be available soon!
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-south-east-irish-harp-workshop-with-triona-marshall/
LOCATION:St. Iberius Church\, Ferrybank South\, Wexford
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241006T193000
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SUMMARY:Drawing from the Well
DESCRIPTION:Iarla Ó Lionáird\, singer\nLouise\, Michelle\, and Mick Mulcahy\, uilleann pipes\, concertina\, harp\, flute\, accordion\nZoë Conway\, fiddle\nSeán McKeon\, uilleann pipes\nSíle Denvir\, harp and singer\nIarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill\, fiddle\nNatalie Ní Chasaide\, piano\, fiddle\, concertina\nCathal McConnell\, tin whistle\, flute\, singer\nDoireann Ní Ghlacáin\, fiddle\nLiam O’Brien\, concertina\nStephanie Keane\, sean nós dance\nCuas\, fiddle\, concertina\, accordion\, guitar \nDrawing from the Well connects Ireland’s leading contemporary traditional performers with the great collections to inspire new work. \nOn Sunday October 6th\, the Irish Traditional Music Archive in association with NCH will stage the sixth major concert in the series at the National Concert Hall. \nThe line-up features many of the country’s leading traditional musicians\, singers and dancers\, including singer Iarla Ó Lionáird\, The Mulcahy Family (Uilleann Pipes\, Flute\, Harp\, Concertina\, Accordion)\, Zoë Conway\, Seán McKeon (uilleann pipes)\, Liam O’Brien (concertina)\, Síle Denvir (harpist and singer)\, sean nós dancer\, Stephanie Keane\, Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill (fiddle) & Natalie Ní Chasaide (piano\, fiddle\, concertina)\, West Kerry band Cuas\, Cathal McConnell (flute\, tin whistle and singer)\, and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin (fiddle). \nSpeaking about the forthcoming event\, ITMA Director Liam O’Connor said: “The great collections of Irish music song and dance housed in ITMA serve as a continuing inspiration to our contemporary artists\, fueling new creative endeavours. It is a source of great satisfaction for the Archive that we are now\, in association with NCH\, staging the sixth Drawing from the Well concert in the series\, platforming artists who have connected with archival material from collections in ITMA. \nPresented by NCH in association with Irish Traditional Music Archive \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/drawing-from-the-well/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241013T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241013T180000
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SUMMARY:Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Siobhán Buckley at An Chultúrlann\, Newmarket\, Co. Cork
DESCRIPTION:Join Siobhán Buckley in celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at An Chultúrlann\, Newmarkey\, Co. Cork on Sunday 13th October. \n3.30-4.30pm: Free ensemble workshop with Siobhán Buckley \n5.00: Concert with Siobhán Buckley and local harpers. \nAdmission free\, scan QR code to register your interest in the workshop or performing at the concert.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/la-na-cruite-harp-day-with-siobhan-buckley-at-an-chulturlann-newmarket/
LOCATION:An Chultúrlann\, Newmarket\, Co. Cork\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lá na Cruite | Harp Day,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T000910
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SUMMARY:Lá na Cruite | Harp Day: Harpers in the Honan
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nUCC TradSoc\, in collaboration with Harp Ireland | Cruit Éireann\, is delighted to announce the return of their “Harpers in the Honan” concert for 2024\, a celebration of harping in advance of National Harp Day. Renowned musicians Aoife & Deirdre Granville\, and Tríona Marshall\, supported by the UCC Harp Ensemble\, present an unmissable concert in the beautiful surroundings of the Honan Chapel on UCC Campus on Tuesday the 15th of October at 7.30pm. Admission is free\, but tickets can be reserved through ticketsource.eu. Donations are welcome at the door. Bígí linn gan teip d’oíche cheolmhar den chéad scoth! \n  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/la-na-cruite-harp-day-harpers-in-the-honan/
LOCATION:Honan Chapel\, UCC\, College Road\, Cork\, Co. Cork\, T12 VH32\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lá na Cruite | Harp Day
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