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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251116T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251116T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251130T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251130T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251207T150000
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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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SUMMARY:World Harp Congress - Submit Your Video
DESCRIPTION:Dear young harpers (up to 35)\n\n\nThe World Harp Congress warmly invites you to join them on a journey into the modern sound of the harp.\n\n\nYou can choose any piece you love that sparks your imagination or brings you peace\, joy\, or fun\, written after 2000 — and they’ll be happy to share it and celebrate your playing\, as well as the composers whose ideas inspire you.\n\n\nJust record your piece (max 6 min) as beautifully as you can. Together\, we’ll bring new ideas to light.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/21807/
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SUMMARY:Aisling Lyons at Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair
DESCRIPTION:Beidh Aisling Lyons mar theagascóir cruite ag Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair na bliana seo.\nAisling Lyons as this year’s harp tutor at Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair.\nBook your place here: https://scoilgheimhridh.com/harp/
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/aisling-lyons-at-scoil-gheimhridh-ghaoth-dobhair/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260125T170000
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SUMMARY:Harps at Tradfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Catch wonderful harp performances throughout Tradfest 2026. \nConcert: Aoibhe Kettle\nDate: 23 January 2026\nTime: 1pm\nVenue: The Cobblestone\, 77 King St N\, Smithfield\, Dublin\, D07 TP22 \nConcert: Grainne Hambly\nDate: 24 January 2026\nTime: 1pm\nVenue: Rathfarnham Castle\, Rathfarnham Rd\, Rathfarnham\, Dublin\, D14 K3T6 \nConcert: Celebrating the Harp with Stephen Rea\, Brídín\, and TU Dublin Harping Ensemble\nDate: 24 January 2026\nTime: 4pm\nVenue: Áras Chrónáin\, Watery Ln\, Orchard Rd\, Clondalkin\, Dublin 22\, D22 X856 \nConcert:  IIMS Harp Ensemble\nDate: 25 January 2026\nTime: 4pm\nVenue: Ardgillan Castle\, Ardgillan Demesne\, Co. Dublin\, K34 C984 \nTickets and Full Programme Here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-at-tradfest-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260125T223000
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SUMMARY:Féile na Tána 2026 – Festival Launch Concert
DESCRIPTION:Seoladh na Féile / Festival Launch Concert\nFeaturing Liam O Maonlaí\, Vincent Woods and the Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland All-Island Ensemble. The ensemble\, led by harper Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill\, presents Anáil Ársa na Seanmhaoine\, a re-imagining of music of the ancient harpers from the Bunting & Neal Collections by the acclaimed harper-composer Michael Rooney. \nVenue: Carlingford Heritage Centre\nDate: Monday\, 25th January\, 6pm\nAdmission: €15 / U18s tickets €10\nTicket: Book Here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/feile-na-tana-2026-festival-launch-concert/
LOCATION:Carlingford Heritage Centre\, Church Road\, Carlingford\, Co. Louth\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260130T200000
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SUMMARY:Féile na Tána Commission Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ceolchoirm Coimisiúin Féile na Tána  | Féile na Tána Commission Concert\nComh-léirithe ag Cruit Éireann agus Féile na Tána | Jointly-presented by Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland & Féile na Tána \nWorld premiere of a new work for four Irish harps by Bill Whelan.\nFeaturing harpers Aisling Lyons\, Cormac de Barra\, Gráinne Meyer & Séamus Ó Flatharta\nAlso featuring a duo performances by Caoimhe and Séamus Ó Flatharta and 
Zoë Conway and John McIntyre. \nVenue: Carlingford Heritage Centre\nDate: Friday 30th January\, 8pm\nAdmission: €15 / U18s ticket €10\nTickets: Book Here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/feile-na-tana-commission-concert/
LOCATION:Carlingford Heritage Centre\, Church Road\, Carlingford\, Co. Louth\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T212028
CREATED:20251210T163750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T120810Z
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SUMMARY:Anne-Marie O'Farrell at St Brigid’s Festival – The Irish Composers Collective: ‘Sounds of Spring’
DESCRIPTION:The Irish Composers Collective presents ‘Songs of Spring’\, a lunchtime concert of exciting new chamber music for harp\, cello and soprano\, taking place against the beautiful backdrop of the National Botanic Gardens. \nAcclaimed musicians Yseult Cooper Stockdale (cello)\, Sylvia O’Brien (soprano) and Anne-Marie O’Farrell (harp) will perform a range of new works written by members of the Irish Composers Collective. These pieces\, composed specially for the concert\, will explore themes of Irish mythology\, storytelling and nature. Come along for what promises to be a special celebration of Imbolc and the arrival of spring. \nThe Irish Composers Collective is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. \nDate: Sunday 1st February\, 1pm \nVenue: National Botanic Gardens\, Glasnevin \nTickets: Free event\, registration required here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/anne-marie-ofarrell-at-st-brigids-festival-the-irish-composers-collective-sounds-of-spring/
LOCATION:National Botanic Gardens of Ireland\, Botanic Road Glasnevin Dublin 9\, Dublin\, Ireland
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