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SUMMARY:Cruit: Oscail an Doras | Opening Concert
DESCRIPTION:Launching the inaugural Cruit festival\, this special opening concert brings together an exceptional lineup of traditional musicians and spoken word artists in the beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church\, Kincasslagh. Featuring harpers Michelle Mulcahy and Lauren Ní Néill\, uilleann piper Louise Mulcahy\, fiddle player Eugene McKenna and acclaimed actor Stephen Rea\, the evening celebrates the rich musical and storytelling traditions of Ireland and Donegal through harp music\, poetry and collaboration inspired by landscape\, heritage and cultural connection. \nDate: Friday 17th July\nTime: 7pm (doors 6.30pm)\nVenue: St. Mary’s Church\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Co. Donegal\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruit-harpers-gathering-oscail-an-doras-opening-concert/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Church\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T110000
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SUMMARY:Cruit: Scéal na Cruite | The Harp Story
DESCRIPTION:Join Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland Chair\, Aibhlín McCrann and poet Cathal Ó Searcaigh for an engaging exploration of the history and cultural significance of the Irish harp. Set just off Cruit Island\, whose name derives from the Irish word for harp\, this event traces the instrument’s journey through Irish history\, storytelling and tradition. Scéal na Cruite offers audiences a deeper understanding of the harp’s enduring connection to identity and Ireland’s living cultural heritage. \nDate: Saturday 18th July\nTime: 11am (doors 10:30am)\nVenue: St. Mary’s Parochial Hall\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Co. Donegal\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruit-harpers-gathering-sceal-na-cruite-the-harp-story/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parochial Hall\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Select a State or Province:\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Cruit: Lón Anama | Poetry for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a reflective lunchtime gathering of poetry\, music and storytelling featuring acclaimed actor Stephen Rea and poet Cathal Ó Searcaigh\, with harper Michelle Mulcahy. Lón Anama | Food for the Soul offers therapeutic moments of connection and calm through the interplay of harp music and the spoken word. \nDate: Saturday 18th July\nTime: 1pm (doors 12:30pm)\nVenue: St. Mary’s Parochial Hall\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Co. Donegal\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruit-lon-anama-poetry-for-the-soul/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parochial Hall\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Select a State or Province:\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T160121Z
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SUMMARY:Cruit: Ceardlanna Cruite | Harp Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first ever harp workshops on Cruit Island. Beginner\, intermediate and advanced students will have an opportunity to learn from master harpers Michelle Mulcahy\, Cormac De Barra and Lauren Ní Néill.  Come along to hear their unique insights on the music of the ancient harpers\, slow airs and dance music on harp; a gathering not to be missed! \n\nDate: Saturday 18th July\nTime: 2:30pm (doors 2pm)\nVenue: St. Mary’s Parochial Hall\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Co. Donegal\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruit-ceardlanna-cruite-harp-workshops/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parochial Hall\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Select a State or Province:\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T111712Z
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SUMMARY:Cruit: Macalla na Mara | Sea Echoes
DESCRIPTION:Closing the first ever Cruit festival\, Macalla na Mara | Sea Echoes commissioned by Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland\, with support from dlr County Council\, brings together a stellar lineup of artists for an evening of harp music\, song\, traditional music\, and spoken word. As part of the concert\, Cormac De Barra and Lisa Lambe will present this new work Macalla na Mara | Sea Echoes\, inspired by our relationship with the sea and the impact of climate change on our natural environment. Featuring performances from the Inishowen & Derry Harp Ensemble\, harper Lauren Ní Néill\, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill\, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh\, Neil Martin\, and Stephen Rea\, the concert blends contemporary and traditional performance in a unique programme. \nDate: Saturday 18th July\nTime: 7pm (doors 6:30pm)\nVenue: St. Mary’s Parochial Hall\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Co. Donegal\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruit-macalla-na-mara-sea-echoes/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Church\, Belcruit\, Kincasslagh\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260727T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260626T152131Z
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive: Harping with Words: Reimagining Gaelic Bardic Poetry with Harp Accompaniments
DESCRIPTION:The recitation of Gaelic bardic poetry alongside accompanying harp music was a highly esteemed performance practice throughout Gaelic society which involved the famed trio of An File\, An Reacaire agus An Cruitire (the poet\, reciter and harper). Whilst the survival of many Gaelic bardic poems provides us with insights into the complex nature of the poetry\, a lack of recordings\, transcriptions and source material relating to the accompanying harp music obscures our knowledge and understanding of the harpers’ creative practice. \nFrequently mentioned throughout early Irish literature\, the harper undoubtedly played a vital role within this mode of practice which demanded a high level of skill in accompanying poetry governed primarily by syllables and strict metrical rules of composition. Have you ever wondered what these 16th century Irish bardic poems could sound like with harp accompaniment? Come along to get a glimpse into our Gaelic past\, and how we might reimagine it for musicians today. \nLauren Ní Néill \nCruitire traidisiúnta\, léachtóir agus taighdeoir mór le rá as Gleann an Iolar\, Co. Dhoire\, is ea an Dr Lauren Ní Néill. Tá sí tar éis seinm go fairsing ar fud na hÉireann agus na hEorpa\, agus tá sí ina stiúrthóir ceoil ar Chruitirí Dhoire agus ar Chruitirí Inis Eoghain chomh maith. Cuireadh spotsholas uirthi i léiriúcháin ar nós Sruth (TG4/BBC Alba)\, Folk Map of the British Isles agus Beart Bunting\, agus léiríonn a cuid oibre ceangal domhain le traidisiúin stairiúla agus chomhaimseartha na cruite. Ina taighde PhD le déanaí\, Bairdne\, déanann sí iniúchadh ar chur chuige nua maidir le tionlacan cruite do fhilíocht bhairdice Ghaelach. Ba í Lauren an chéad CEO ar Chruit Éireann | Harp Ireland agus tá sí ag léachtóireacht faoi láthair i gceol traidisiúnta na hÉireann in Ollscoil Uladh. \nDr Lauren Ní Néill is a highly regarded traditional harper\, teacher and researcher from Glenullin\, Co. Derry. She has performed and taught widely across Ireland and Europe and is musical director of both the Derry Harp Ensemble and the Inishowen Harp Ensemble. A featured performer on productions including Sruth (TG4/BBC Alba)\, Folk Map of the British Isles and Beart Bunting\, her work reflects a deep engagement with both historical and contemporary harp traditions. Her recent PhD research\, Bairdne\, explores new approaches to harp accompaniment of Gaelic bardic poetry. Lauren was the first CEO of Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland and currently lectures in Irish traditional music at Ulster University. \nDate: Monday 27th July\nTime: 2:30pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-harping-with-words-reimagining-gaelic-bardic-poetry-with-harp-accompaniments/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260727T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260727T170000
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive: From Tradition to Practice – Harp Accompaniment and Style with Colm McGonigle
DESCRIPTION:This workshop with Colm McGonigle explores the evolving role of the harp in Irish music\, from historical traditions to contemporary practice. Through examples and demonstration\, the workshop will examine accompaniment\, arranging and stylistic approaches across different tune types. \nColm McGonigle is an acclaimed traditional musician\, harper and concertina player from Belfast\, widely respected as both a performer and educator within the traditional music community. Initially introduced to music by his father Tom\, he began on concertina before expanding his practice to piano and later the Irish harp\, developing a broad and sensitive musical style rooted in the Ulster tradition. \nColm has performed extensively across Ireland\, the UK and internationally\, with appearances at major venues and festivals including the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall\, Cambridge Folk Festival\, Celtic Connections and Festival Interceltique de Lorient. While based in London\, he was a harp tutor with the London Irish Music School and Feith an Cheoil School of Music\, and has delivered workshops at leading traditional music festivals. \nNow based in Dublin following doctoral studies\, he remains active as a performer\, tutor and session musician\, contributing to the continued development and transmission of Irish traditional harp music. \nDate: Monday 27th July\nTime: 4pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-from-tradition-to-practice-harp-accompaniment-and-style-with-colm-mcgonigle/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260728T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260728T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T152008Z
CREATED:20260623T151416Z
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SUMMARY:Harps Alive: The Belfast Harp Festival as a Starting Point with Neil Martin
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging illustrated lecture\, Neil Martin uses the Belfast Harp Festival of 1792 as a starting point to explore the wider historical journey of Irish music. Moving back and forth through time\, the session examines the cultural\, social and musical contexts that have shaped the tradition\, from its early roots to its continued evolution. Through commentary\, imagery and musical examples\, Neil will illuminate key moments\, figures and influences along this path. Insightful and thought-provoking\, this lecture offers a deeper understanding of how history\, place and people have contributed to the rich tapestry of Irish traditional music. \nDate: Tuesday 28th July\nTime: 3pm\nVenue: Ulster University\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-the-belfast-harp-festival-as-a-starting-point-with-neil-martin/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
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