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SUMMARY:Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Ed Reavy Traditional Music Festival 2025 Concert
DESCRIPTION:Harpers Lauren Ní Néill\, Colm McGonigle and Sabina McCague and the Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan Harp Ensemble play support at the Ed Reavy Traditional Music Festival Saturday night concert featuring Ryan Sheridan (Button Accordion\, Bodhrán\, Sean Nós dancer)\, Andrew Caden (Fiddle)\, Conor McDonagh (Flute) and Conor Connolly (Piano\, Button Accordion and Singing). \nDate: 18th October 2025\nTime: 8pm\nVenue: Townhall Arts Centre\, Townhall\, Cavan\, H12 WV82\nTickets: Available on Townhall Arts Centre Website Here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/la-na-cruiteharp-day-ed-reavy-traditional-music-festival-2025-concert/
LOCATION:Townhall Arts Centre\, Townhall Arts Centre\, Townhall\, Cavan\, H12 WV82\, Cavan\, H12 WV82\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lá na Cruite | Harp Day
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SUMMARY:Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr
DESCRIPTION:glór are delighted to welcome Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr. TG4 Gradam Ceoil Amhránaí na Bliana (Singer of the Year) 2023\, Síle Denvir is a sean-nós singer and harper from Connemara who has performed with The Chieftains and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. Barry Kerr\, from County Armagh and now based in Connemara\, is a multi-instrumentalist\, singer and composer whose work has been performed worldwide. Together\, they combine voice\, harp\, pipes\, flute and original compositions rooted in Irish tradition. \nDate: 18th October 2025\nTime: 8:30pm\nVenue: glór\, Causeway Link\, Clonroad Beg\, Ennis\, Co. Clare\, V95 VHP0\nTickets: Available on glór website here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/la-na-cruiteharp-day-sile-denver-barry-kerr/
LOCATION:Glór\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lá na Cruite | Harp Day
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SUMMARY:Lá na Cruite|Harp Day: New Connections Harp Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 19th October 7pm \nThe ‘New Connections Harp Concert’ is a presentation of newly composed music written by Dr Fiana Ní Chonaill in collaboration with Gráinne Fitzgibbon and Nora Casey. Inspired by their backgrounds and connection with Limerick they have come together to explore their musical creativity and are proud to debut the finished performance as part of Harp Day 2025. This will be performed by the ‘New Connections Harp Collectiveiverse harping backgrounds for the premiere of this music. \nThis is generously supported by Limerick Arts Office and Limerick City & County Council through the Dolores O’Riordan Music Bursary as well as by Music Generation Limerick County and Harp Ireland. \nTickets €20 including fee \nDate: 19th October 2025\nTime: 7:30pm\nVenue: Sarsfield Street\, Kilmallock\, Co. Limerick. V35 VY92\nTicket Link: Friar’s Gate Website
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/new-connections-harp-concert/
LOCATION:Friar’s Gate Theatre\, Friar's Gate Theatre\, Kilmallock\, Limerick\, V35 VY92\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251102T150000
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SUMMARY:Music on the Farm Concerts - Alannah Thornburgh (harp)
DESCRIPTION:Alannah Thornburgh (harp) \nAlannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family heritage\, reimagining melodies from the Irish harping and American folk & jazz traditions. This cross-genre interaction and juxtaposition of old melodies with contemporary harmonies and technique is interwoven throughout her music\, described as being ‘unforced\, fluid and utterly at home in her own sound’ (The Irish Times). In February 2025\, Alannah released her debut album ‘Shapeshifter’ – a collection of compositions inspired by fairy folklore & mythology in rural Ireland\, specifically her native Co. Mayo (“Sublime debut from Mayo composer” 9/10 – Hot Press). \nAlannah is nominated for two awards in the 2025 RTÉ Folk Awards – ‘Best Folk Instrumentalist’ and ‘Best Original Folk Track’ for her composition on the shapeshifting quality of the hare – ‘Chasing the Hare’. She featured on an RTÉ 1 Documentary ‘A Note for Nature’ in collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra\, performing her interpretation of a Conor Walsh composition ‘One Swallow’. Her compositions have featured on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta podcast series ‘Scéalta’. Alannah is also a recipient of the Arts Council’s Next Generation Award 21/22. \nAlannah is a founding member of Alfi\, a trio who combine traditional Irish and Appalachian music and song\, winners of the 2020 US Embassy Creative Minds Award. 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). Alannah has performed\, recorded & collaborated with many artists in the folk & traditional music scene including Anna Mieke\, Brían Mac Gloinn (Ye Vagabonds)\, Lemoncello\, Loah\, Niamh Bury\, Colm Mac Con Iomaire\, Brigid Mae Power\, Jiggy\, David Keenan\, Tristan Scroggins\, Paddy McKeown\, Conor Caldwell\, Gareth Quinn Redmond and Varo. \nOur concert series features performances of classical\, traditional and jazz music in a unique\, old world setting. Each concert features talented musicians who bring their unique sounds and styles to our stage. From classical to trad and lots in between\, the ‘Music on the Farm’ series offers a diverse line-up that showcases each musician’s individual style and skill. They have performed for presidents and kings and now perform for you! \nSet against the background of a diverse farm in the country\, these concerts are a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Our barn\, now known as ‘The Long House’\, once a bustling hub of farm activity\, has been lovingly transformed into a quaint and inviting space that retains its original character and charm. Why not come and say hello to the menagerie of friendly alpacas and their friends after the concert and enjoy a stroll in nature around the farm? \nJoin us at “Music on the Farm” and let the music of internationally acclaimed musicians transport you to a world where you can relax and unwind and live in the moment. It’s an afternoon of music\, community\, and celebration that you won’t want to miss. We look forward to sharing this magical experience with you.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/music-on-the-farm-concerts-alannah-thornburgh-harp/
LOCATION:Cornstown House Farm\, Cornstown\, Ashbourne\, Meath\, A84 N512
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Catriona McKay and Chris Stout
DESCRIPTION:Our Sugar Club Harp Sessions concert on Saturday 15th November features Catriona McKay and Chris Stout. \n\nJoin us on Saturday\, 15th November at The Sugar Club for an unforgettable night of bold\, boundary-breaking music with Catriona McKay (Scottish harp) and Chris Stout (fiddle). \nRooted in Scottish tradition and driven by fearless creativity\, this world-class duo crafts a sound that’s emotional\, dynamic\, and wholly their own. A stunning blend of tradition and innovation. \nThis is a rare chance to experience two master musicians in an intimate setting\, as part of our series celebrating the most exciting voices in harping today. \nVenue: The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin 2\, D02 ET97\nDate: Saturday 15 November\nDoors 7:30pm\, Concert 8pm\nTickets at www.eventbrite.ie/
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-sessions-at-the-sugar-club-una-monaghan-eanna-monaghan-paddy-glackin-2/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Harp Makers Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s gathering of harp makers on Sunday 16th November 11am-4pm in the Irish Institute of Music and Song\, Balbriggan. \nTake the opportunity to meet some of our most renowned Irish harp makers\, each of them living and making harps here in Ireland. \nYou will have a chance to learn from expert master craftsmen about the traditions and techniques that go into building our national instrument. You can find out too about how to care for your harp at our Harp Clinic\, guided by some of the best harp makers in the world. \nAsk all your harp questions at harp makers’ talks\, panels and Q&A sessions and compare the sound of different harps at harp pop-up performances\, featuring some of our up and coming young players. \nDon’t miss out on joining the harp makers\, who bring your harp from design to reality\, and learn to care for it from the inside out.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-makers-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Irish Institute of Music and Song
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Sonóir : Celebrating Harps
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nThis stellar event brings together some of Ireland’s finest harpers and musicians for an unforgettable evening of music. We are thrilled to present the world premiere of Sonóir\, Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland’s commission composed by Mel Mercier\, performed by harpers Alannah Thornburgh and Niamh O’Brien\, bassoonist Sinéad Frost and Malachy Robinson (Viola da Gamba) with Mel Mercier (percussion). The evening also features performances by Ireland’s foremost harp duo Cormac De Barra and Anne-Marie O’Farrell\, newly-commissioned work by acclaimed harper-composer Michael Rooney performed by the 20-strong Harp Ireland Ensemble and performances from Biird founder Lisa Canny (harp)\, Laura Doherty (fiddle)\, Tod Doyle (drums) and Niall Hughes (guitar and bass). \nDate: Sunday 30 November 2025\nTime: 5pm\nVenue: The Whyte Recital Hall\, RIAM\nTickets: https://www.riam.ie/whats-on/sonoir
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/sonoir/
LOCATION:The Whyte Recital Hall\, 36-38 Westland Row\, Dublin\, D02 WY89
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Music on the Farm Concerts - Maria Matthews (soprano) and Fiona Gryson (harp)
DESCRIPTION:Maria Matthews (soprano) and Fiona Gryson (harp) \nMaria Matthews is an Irish soprano and honours graduate of the TU Dublin Conservatoire of Music and Drama. She also holds a Master of Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Maria performs regularly with Irish National Opera as chorus member\, most recently in their productions of Gounod’s Faust and Puccini’s La bohème. In opera scenes Maria has portrayed roles including: Mimi (La bohème)\, Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte)\, Countess Almaviva (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Ellen Orford (Peter Grimes).\nMaria took part in the 2021 “Raise Our Voices” and the 2023 “Celebrating the Voice” concert series\, both curated by Irish Mezzo Soprano Tara Erraught. In 2021 she was the winner of the Birr Lyons Vocal Bursary in conjunction with the Trench Award\, and in 2023 Maria was a Camerata Ireland Young Artist and a Voice Fellow at Opernfest Prague where she had the opportunity to sing with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra in Smetana Hall. \nFiona Gryson enjoys a varied career as a professional\, freelance harpist and teacher. A thoughtful and consummate curator\, Fiona is a member of the Advisory Group for Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland\, director of the Fingal Harp Ensemble and co-director of the TU Dublin Conservatoire Harp Ensemble with Rachel Duffy and Clíona Doris. Fiona is in demand as a teacher of both Irish lever harp and concert pedal harp\, running a private harp studio in Co. Dublin. A recipient of a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship awarded by Research Ireland\, Fiona Gryson is pursuing PhD research with Prof. Clíona Doris and Dr. Helen Lawlor at TU Dublin Conservatoire. With clarinettist Berginald Rash\, Fiona recently released their début album of clarinet and harp transcriptions entitled ‘Dathanna: Hues and Shades’ under the Orchid label. She has performed as Principal Harpist with the RTÉ National Symphony and Concert Orchestras\, the Irish Chamber and the Ulster Orchestras. As a soloist and member of ensembles\, she has performed extensively nationally and internationally\, both live and on television and radio. With Rachel Duffy\, she is delighted to co-direct Cairde na Cruite’s An Chúirt Chruitireachta International Harp Festival 2025.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/music-on-the-farm-concerts-maria-matthews-soprano-and-fiona-gryson-harp/
LOCATION:Cornstown House Farm\, Cornstown\, Ashbourne\, Meath\, A84 N512
CATEGORIES:Concert
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