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SUMMARY:Harp Ireland Annual Lecture 2024 – What’s Next for Irish Music? | Toner Quinn
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nHarp Ireland Annual Lecture 2024\nWhat’s Next for Irish Music? | Toner Quinn\nSunday 17 November\, 6pm\nRoyal Irish Academy of Music \nToner Quinn reflects on two decades of Irish music policy and explores its future impact on musicians\, arts funding\, and the Irish harp. \nAs well as writing about Irish music for the past 25 years in the Journal of Music\, Toner Quinn has been involved in two major national policy shifts: the Arts Council’s 2004 Towards a Policy for the Traditional Arts document and the 2014 Report on the Harping Tradition in Ireland. Now\, 20 and 10 years on\, respectively\, he reflects on the impact of these initiatives and considers what lies ahead. What does the trajectory of recent developments in the arts – from Arts Council funding to the Basic Income trial – mean for musicians? How can we further strengthen music across Ireland? And what do these developments mean for the extraordinary tradition of the Irish harp? \nToner Quinn \nToner Quinn is a musician\, writer\, editor\, publisher and lecturer. He studied music in Waterford and publishing at the University of Stirling in Scotland. In 2000\, he founded the Journal of Music\, the Irish music publication that won the 2010 Utne Independent Press Award for Arts Coverage. \nAs well as editing the Journal of Music\, Quinn was Project Officer for the Special Committee on the Traditional Arts\, which produced the report Towards a Policy for the Traditional Arts in 2004\, and\, in 2014\, he was commissioned by the Arts Council to research the Irish harp\, which led to the publication Report on the Harping Tradition in Ireland. \nThis year\, Quinn published What Ireland Can Teach the World About Music\, a book collection of his essays described by the Irish Times as ‘a formidable collection… a richly textured all-embracing compendium … Collecting so many well-argued pieces in one place underscores the heft of Quinn’s writing.’ \nRegister at www.eventbrite.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-ireland-annual-lecture-2024-whats-next-for-irish-music-toner-quinn/
LOCATION:Royal Irish Academy of Music\, 36-38 Westland Row\, Dublin 2\,\, Dublin 2\, D02 WY89\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain
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 fifth concert on Thursday 21st November 2024 features Welsh harper Catrin Finch and Dublin born violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain. These two virtuosic performers have played on stages across the world\, and performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras. \nCatrin Finch\, who served as Royal Harpist to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales\, has played with New York Philharmonic\, the Royal Philharmonic\, the Boston Pops\, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and the English Chamber Orchestra\, and has achieved widespread success as a solo and collaborative recording artist. \nMulti-award winning violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain has performed with musicians from all genres including Oscar winner Tim Robbins and his Band of Rogues\, Declan O’Rourke\, Kris Drever\, Martin Hayes and Denis Cahill\,as well as RTÉ Concert Orchestra\, Korean Chamber Orchestra\, l’Orchestre de Chambre Ariege\, MuKo Orchester Leipzig. \nTheir début album as a duo\, Double You\, has received widespread acclaim. \n‘…a sumptuous instrumental melange of virtuosic stringed magic’  \nNigel Williamson\, UNCUT MAGAZINE   \n‘spellbinding dexterity’ \nDavid Kidman\, Folk London \nDon’t miss your chance to experience this formidable duo\, book tickets now!  \nDoors 8.00pm\, show starts 8.30pm. \nBook tickets here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-sugar-club-harp-sessions-catrin-finch-aoife-ni-bhriain/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241128T135000
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SUMMARY:Róise Ní Laoire | TU Dublin Lunchtime Recital Series
DESCRIPTION:Join TU Dublin in the East Quad\, Concert Hall at 13:10 on Thursday 28th November for recital presented by Róise Ní Laoire\, as she showcases the versatility of both the concert and Irish harp! \nWhen: Thursday\, 28th November \nTimes: 13:10 – 13:50 \nWhere: TU Dublin Concert Hall\, East Quad\, Grangegorman D07 XFF2 \nProgramme\nAu Matin – Marcel Tournier \nDance – Fiona Clifton Welker \nSonatina – Sergiu Natra \nImpromptu-Caprice – Pierne \nPlus a selection of Trad pieces! \nTickets available here. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/roise-ni-laoire-tu-dublin-lunchtime-recital-series/
LOCATION:TU DUBLIN\, Grangegorman\, Dublin 7\, Dublin\, D07 H6K8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241129T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232813
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SUMMARY:Sult & Irla O'Muirthile | The Vintage Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Sult\, a multi-award winning Irish trad group and Irla O’Muirthile\, playing trad airs\, tunes and songs\, and timeless melodies of traditional Irish Music. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/sult-irla-omuirthile-the-vintage-dublin/
LOCATION:The Vintage\, 74 Irishtown Road\, Dublin 4\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241201T140000
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SUMMARY:Sarah McVeigh Music at Ulster Folk Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah McVeigh for two mornings of harp music at Ulster Folk Museum. \n  \nSaturday 30th November 11am-2pm \nSunday 1st December 11am-2pm \n  \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/sarah-mcveigh-music-at-ulster-folk-museum/
LOCATION:Ulster Folk Museum\, Cultra\, Holywood\, Co. Down\, BT180EU
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241205T193000
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SUMMARY:Ceol Cruite na Nollagh at Killarney Library
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Deirdre Granville\, Reidun Schlesinger\, Marina de Blythe\, Sr. Colette\, Margaret Looney\, Connie Dawson\, Nina Wagner McManus\, Aisling Urwin and Máire Begley on 5th December. 6.30 pm for an evening of seasonal music at Killarney Library.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/ceol-cruite-na-nollagh-at-killarney-library/
LOCATION:Killarney Library\, Rock Road\, Kilcoolaght\, Killarney\, Co. Kerry\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232813
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SUMMARY:Tuamgraney Harp Festival Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Tea\, coffee and Cake accompanied by seasonal harp music at the Tuamgraney Harp Festival Coffee Morning fundraiser – proceeds in aid of Tuamgraney Harp Festival and Tuam graney Development Association
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/tuamgraney-harp-festival-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Nuala’s Bar and Restuarant\, Tuamgraney\, Co. Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241208T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232813
CREATED:20241126T173246Z
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SUMMARY:Cairde na Cruite Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Cairde na Cruite for their annual Christmas Concert at 3pm on Sunday 8th December in Cornstown House\, Ashbourne Co.Meath. \nSeasonal refreshments will be served at this unique venue. \nStudent harpers are welcome to contact us if they would like to perform some of their Seasonal favourites.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cairde-na-cruite-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Cornstown House Farm\, Cornstown\, Ashbourne\, Meath\, A84 N512
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20241214T190000
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SUMMARY:Harp & Song: A Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of Christmas in Russborough’s magnificent Entrance Hall with an enchanting evening of music performed by two of Ireland’s finest musicians – harpist Ruth O’Hara and soprano Megan O’Neill. \nLet their masterful blend of Christmas classics\, traditional Irish melodies\, and beloved film scores fill this historic space with festive warmth. From timeless carols to Celtic favorites\, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of musical celebration. \nDate:\nSaturday 14th December – 6pm \nFeatured Artists:\nRuth O’Hara – Harp\nMegan O’Neill – Soprano \nMake it Special:\nEnhance your evening with a pre-concert charcuterie board at our café. Book Here. \nBook your tickets now for an evening of musical enchantment in one of Ireland’s most beautiful historic settings.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-song-a-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Russborough House\, Blessington\, Co. Wicklow\, W91 W284\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232813
CREATED:20241205T174702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T140346Z
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SUMMARY:Tradfest 2025: Harping Now with Lauren Ní Néill & The Martin Family
DESCRIPTION:Tradfest 2025: Harping Now with Lauren Ní Néill & The Martin Family\n\nIrish harping has undergone a dramatic transformation in the past 50 years. Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland’s CEO\, harper Lauren Ní Néill\, chats about its 1000 year old heritage\, the efforts to safeguard it\, its UNESCO recognition and how harping has integrated with mainstream Irish traditional music. Lauren will be joined by some of our finest young harpers  – Jaymee\, Ryan and Kayla Martin – who will share their favourite harp tunes and more. \nBook here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/tradfest-2025-harping-now-with-lauren-ni-neill-friends/
LOCATION:Castle Hall at Dublin Castle\, Dame Street\, Dublin 2\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lectures
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
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SUMMARY:Harpissima 2025 at RIAM Dublin | 22-23 February
DESCRIPTION:Harpissima 2025\n22-23 February 2025\nRIAM – Royal Irish Academy of Music\nWestland Row\, Dublin \nThe event is open to all harpists and students from across Ireland.\nAll activities and harp exhibition are FREE OF CHARGE by application online. \nSaturday 22 February\n1.00pm – Harp Marathon\n2.00pm – Workshop with Aisling Ennis (An introduction to arranging and improvising for LEVER HARP \nSunday 23 February\n10.00am – Masterclass with Joel Von Lerber\nHarp Marathon\n4.00pm – Harp Recital\, Joel Von Lerber\nIncluding pieces by Renié\, Smetana\, Connesson\, Chertok\, and Tchaikovsky. \nHarp Exhibition open all weekend \nRegister at https://www.salvimusic.com/harpissima-europe/ \nPromoted by Salvi Harps and Lyon & Healy
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harpissima-2025-at-riam-dublin-22-23-february/
CATEGORIES:Concert,Exhibition,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250222T223000
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SUMMARY:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Harpanno
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 2025 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 opening concert on Saturday 22nd February features Harpanno\, with Irish harper Aisling Lyons joined by Dale McKay and Conor Broderick in a new-age genre of music combining traditional Irish harp and piano with the meditative sound of the handpan. Harpanno’s music is calming\, tranquil but yet energetic\, and takes you on a journey through newly composed handpan melodies\, layered percussion sections\, blissful harp riffs and vibrant piano passages. \nHarpanno’s début album “Finding Calm” was released in March 2024 and they have since performed at Doolin Folk Fest\, The Dunamaise Arts Centre and Cornstown House. Book now for their performance at The Sugar Club\, Dublin on Saturday 22nd February 2025. \nSupport Act: Lily O’Connor \nLily O’Connor is a multi instrumentalist from Ballygriffey Co.Clare. She comes from a rich musical family steeped in tradition and plays regularly with her mother Frances Custy\, founder of Custy’s music shop\, and sisters Eve and Maisie. She learned to play the concertina from Mary McNamara and Liam O’Brien\, and the harp from Fionnuala Rooney. Lily was drawn to the music of east Clare where she was encouraged greatly by the likes of Seamus Bugler and Pat Mullins. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-sugar-club-harp-sessions-harpanno/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T232813
CREATED:20250218T082136Z
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SUMMARY:Folk on the Moor with Chris Newman and Máire Ní Chathasaigh
DESCRIPTION:Both musical supremos\, Chris Newman and Máire Ní Chathasaigh\, combine effortlessly and will wow you with their dexterity and sublime musicianship. Chris’s playing on guitar has variously been described as “utterly breathtaking” (Folk Wales) and “life affirming” (RnR magazine) and Maire as “the doyenne of Irish harp players” (Scotland on Sunday) and “an absolute legend” (The Irish Echo – USA) \n“Folk on the Moor” is based at the Moorland Hotel at Wotter\, United Kingdom. Event starts at 7.45pm. Find out more.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/folk-on-the-moor-with-chris-newman-and-maire-ni-chathasaigh/
LOCATION:Moorland Hotel\, Wotter\, Wotter\, Plymouth\, PL7 5HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concert
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