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SUMMARY:Grainne Hambly Harp Workshop at The John Mc Fadden Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Gráinne is from County Mayo\, Ireland is an internationally recognised exponent of the Irish harp\, and is in great demand as a performer and teacher\, both at home and abroad. Gráinne started to play Irish music on the tin whistle at an early age\, before moving on to the concertina and later the harp. She lived in Belfast for six years\, where she completed a Masters Degree in Musicology\, awarded by Queen’s University (1999). Her main research topic was folk music collections and the harp in 18th-century Ireland. She also completed the Graduate Diploma in Education (Music) at the University of Limerick.\nGráinne has been playing professionally as a solo musician for the past 20 years\, and has performed on various occasions in Germany\, France\, Italy\, Switzerland\, Brazil\, Colombia\, Israel\, and Japan\, as well as touring extensively in the United States\, giving concerts\, workshops and masterclasses. She has also toured and recorded with various artists\, including the Belfast Harp Orchestra\, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann and Irish Christmas In America.\nShe has attracted glowing praise for her live performances and recorded material\, which brilliantly showcase what has been described as her ‘absolute mastery of the Irish harp’. Known for the sensitivity and expressive quality of her air-playing\, as well as her dynamic performance of dance tunes\, Gráinne’s playing illustrates the full range and scope of this instrument. She specialises in teaching Irish traditional music ‘by ear’ and offers private lessons and intensive tuition options at her home\, as well as teaching at various annual summer schools and harp festivals including Scoil Éigse. She is also co-director of Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble\, a group of 30 young harpers aged 10-18 years.\nGráinne has featured on a number of recordings both as guest artist and accompanist. She has released three critically acclaimed solo CDs\, and two books of arrangements.  Her most recent collaboration is with Scottish harper William Jackson\, with whom she frequently tours. They have released a recording Music from Ireland and Scotland (2009) and published some arrangements for harp ensemble. \nTickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/grainne-hambly-workshop-john-mcfadden-weekend/
LOCATION:Newport National School\, Newport\, Co. Mayo\, F28 ED89\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Laoise Kelly Harp Workshop at The John McFadden Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Harp Workshop with Laoise Kelly\nHarper Laoise Kelly is from Westport and now lives on Achill Island. She learned her music at home and from great local heroes like John Hoban\, Pat Friel\, Liam Grealis and Jennie Kilroy. In 2020 she was awarded TG4 Gradam Ceoil Musician of the Year. She has recorded three solo albums and two duo albums with fiddle player Michelle O’Brien and uilleann piper Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn. Laoise was a founding member of trad groups ‘Bumblebees’\, and ‘Fiddletree’\, from America\, Cape Breton and Scotland who play eight instruments made from the same tree. She collaborates regularly with Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn\, fiddler Tola Custy\, box players Breanndán Begley and Josephine Marsh\, fiddler Tara Breen and singer Nell Ní Chróinín. Her harp has brought her all over the world performing and teaching. \n“Her right hand fires out tunes with a fluidity\, creativity and clarity that has revolutionised the harp as a solo instrument; her left hand is the source of a new voice in the world of accompaniment and groove\, rooted in her engagement with the contemporary world of guitar\, bouzouki\, bodhrán and keyboard while being distinct in its own right. Laoise has made it OK for a harp to sit in the centre of the session and be the heart of the trad band headlining the festival.” – Niall Keegan\, Irish World Academy\, UL. \nTickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/laoise-kelly-workshop-john-mcfadden-weekend/
LOCATION:Newport National School\, Newport\, Co. Mayo\, F28 ED89\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240206T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240206T230000
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SUMMARY:Session with the Pipers - Aisling Lyons\, Martha Guiney\, Brian McNamara & Shauna Mullin
DESCRIPTION:Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone on Tuesday 6th February at 9:30pm\, doors open at 9pm. This month’s line-up features: \n\nBrian McNamara (uilleann pipes)\nAisling Lyons (harp)\nMartha Guiney (flute)\nShauna Mullin (song)\n\nAdmission is €15 (concession rate €10).Please note that the Cobblestone is an Over 18s Only Venue. \nSeating is not allocated and is available on a first come first served basis. \nSupported by Arts Council Ireland. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/session-with-the-pipers-aisling-lyons-martha-guiney-brian-mcnamara-shauna-mullin/
LOCATION:The Cobblestone Pub\, 77 King St N\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D07 TP22\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
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SUMMARY:UCC TradFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:UCC TradFest is back for another year\, bringing a brilliant programme of traditional Irish music to Cork City from the 8th to the 11th of February. The festival kicks off in UCC’s Music Department on Thursday the 8th at 5.15pm with the annual Ó Riada Lecture\, this year delivered by Professor Tríona Ní Shíocháin. \nOn Friday evening all roads will lead to Clancy’s at 7.30pm for the hotly-anticipated “Battle of the Bands”\, where trad bands from around the country will take to the stage in the hopes of winning the €500 cash prize and a gig at the renowned Patrick O’ Keeffe festival. \nSaturday’s programme is jam-packed\, beginning with instrumental workshops from 10am-1pm in UCC’s music department\, before a session trail will bring the finest traditional Irish musicians into some of the city’s most loved pubs. The festival’s headline concert features one of the most iconic trios in trad music\, Mick\, Louise and Michelle Mulcahy\, at 7.30pm in the Devere Hall on UCC’s main campus. \nThe festival programme will come to a conclusion on Sunday at 2pm in the Shtepps\, UCC Campus\, with “Ceolchoirm na nÓg” a celebration of some of the emerging young talent in Co.Cork\, followed by farewell sessions with UCC TradSoc. For the full list of events and details on purchasing tickets\, visit our Instagram and Facebook pages\, @ucctradfest @ucctradsoc \nTo find out more visit this link.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/ucc-tradfest-2024/
LOCATION:UCC\, College Road\, Cork\, Cork\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
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SUMMARY:TU Dublin Conservatoire Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:TU Dublin Conservatoire’s Research Symposium Series celebrates and highlights the research activities at TU Dublin Conservatoire\, and provides an opportunity for staff\, students\, graduates\, and visiting scholars and performers to share their research and practice. \nWe are delighted to welcome Dr Nicole Grimes\, University of California\, Irvine\, as our guest speaker. The symposium also features papers presented by research students on our Master of Philosophy (MPhil)\, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Music in Performance (DMus) degree programmes. \nTU Dublin Conservatoire has developed an active research profile in the areas of musicology\, performance\, music education and composition. The Conservatoire is also home to the Research Foundation for Music in Ireland. Our staff and students produce a wealth of research outputs that make a significant contribution to our understanding and knowledge of the creative and performing arts. \n  \nSchedule: \n09:30am-11.00am Session 1 (EQ-118) \n\nJimmy Goeijenbier: Contemporary Irish Music in the Dublin International Piano Competition: Exploring the\nArtistic Processes of Preparing for Performance\nFiona Gryson: ‘Tutor for the Irish Harp’ by Mother Attracta Coffey (M. A. C.) as a Source and Pedagogical Text for ‘The Irish Harp Book: a Tutor and Companion’ by Sheila Larchet Cuthbert\nMarta Siermantowska: The Development of Jazz Accordion in France\n\n11:00am Tea/Coffee Break \n11:30am-12.30pm Session 2 (EQ-119) \n\nEnrica Savigni: Mid-Nineteenth-Century Repertoire for Guitar and Piano:\nOriginal compositions and new transcriptions\nElla Fallon: Chaminade’s London Performances of Élévation and their Reception\, 1893-1930\n\n12:30pm-13:15pm Research Students’ Panel Discussion \n13:15pm Lunch Break \n2:00pm Keynote Address (Concert Hall) \n\nDr Nicole Grimes\, University of California\, Irvine\nResonant Revelations: Surmounting Challenges in the Recovery and Discovery of the Music of Emilie Mayer (1812-1883)\n\n3:30pm-5:00pm Session 3 (EQ-015) \n\nÁine Cassidy: Who Wears the Pants? Casting Practices for the Operatic Pageboy\nSandra Oman Farren: Surviving Manon Lescaut: Navigating the Unique Vocal Complexity of Puccini’s Eponymous Heroine\nStephen Kelly: Critics and Mahler’s Timpani\n\nAdmission Free.\nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tu-dublin-conservatoire-research-symposium-tickets-818150489137
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/tu-dublin-conservatoire-research-symposium/
LOCATION:TU DUBLIN\, Grangegorman\, Dublin 7\, Dublin\, D07 H6K8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240209T210000
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SUMMARY:Gradaim Nós 2024
DESCRIPTION:Beidh mór-ócáid bhronnta agus ceolchoirm Ghradaim NÓS ar siúl ar an Aoine\, 9ú Feabhra i mBéal Feirste. Comhghairdeas ó chroí leis na cruitirí atá ainmnithe i mbliana: \n  \n\nAlbam na Bliana (Amhráin Thraidisiúnta)\n\nAnamnesis – Síle Denvir\nSéamus agus Caoimhe – Séamus agus Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta\n\n\n\n\nFíseán na Bliana\n\nEileanóir a Rún – Síle Denvir\n\n\n\n\nFíseán na Bliana\n\nAnamnesis – Síle Denvir\n\n\n\n\nNuatheachtaí na Bliana – Gradam Rónáin Mhic Aodha Bhuí\n\nBláth na hÓige\n\n\n\n\nBanna / Ceoltóir na Bliana\n\nSéamus agus Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta\nSíle Denvir\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/gradaim-nos-2024/
CATEGORIES:Awards Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240214T140000
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SUMMARY:DCU Lunchtime Concert Series: Síle Denvir & Barry Kerr
DESCRIPTION:DCU St Patrick’s Campus (Room B118)\, Drumcondra Road\, Dublin 9\, D09 YT18 \n1.10-1.50pm | Free admission | No booking required \nBARRY KERR and SÍLE DENVIR are two widely celebrated musicians and together they make a compelling duet\, creating music that communicates the beauty of a living tradition. Their repertoire is a sympathetic merging of both traditional and original material\, ranging from Síle’s ancient sean-nós songs to Barry’s self-composed modern folk tales. Their instrumental music on uilleann pipes\, flute and harp is underpinned by subtle and inventive motif based arrangements. Originally from the southern shores of Lough Neagh\, multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and visual artist Barry is one of Ireland’s most accomplished artists. A master on both uilleann pipes and flute\, his recent work has explored the concept of relating musical performance and composition with visual art. Barry was the recipient of the Liam O’Flynn Award in 2020 and was the traditional musician in residence at UCC in 2023. Síle is a harpist and sean-nós singer who is deeply influenced by her upbringing in the Connemara Gaeltacht where she was surrounded by music and song from an early age. Síle has a deep passion for Irish language song\, and through her work as an academic at Dublin City University she has honed her knowledge of this song tradition to the highest level\, giving her performances an extra layer of depth and understanding. Síle was named Amhránaí na Bliana (singer of the year) in the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil in 2023 and her most recent album Anamnesis\, a recording of sean-nós songs in collaboration with producer John Reynolds and cellist Caroline Dale\, was also released in 2023. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/dcu-lunchtime-concert-series-sile-denvir-barry-kerr/
LOCATION:DCU\, DCU St Patrick's Campus\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D09 YT18\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240215T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert: Megan O’Neill & Teresa O’Donnell
DESCRIPTION:In association with Arts in Action\, University of Galway \nMegan O’Neill\, soprano\nTeresa O’Donnell\, harp \nSongs by Schumann\, Ravel and Britten performed by the winner of the 2022 RDS Music Bursary alongside concert harpist Teresa O’Donnell \nTHE LUNCHTIME SERIES IS SUPPORTED BY SAP \nTICKETS\nAlthough these concerts are free\, it is advisable to register to avoid disappointment.\nPlease note that registration for this event will open approximately 7 days before the concert date. \nMore information here. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/lunchtime-concert-megan-oneill-teresa-odonnell/
LOCATION:O’Donoghue Theatre\, University of Galway\, Cappa Villa\, University Road\, Galway\, Galway\, H91 T8WR\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
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SUMMARY:Belfast TradFest Winter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Belfast TradFest Winter Weekend: 23-25th February 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nBelfast will come alive to the sounds of traditional music once again with concerts\, workshops\, sessions\, and talks during the Belfast TradFest 3rd annual Winter Weekend\, throughout Belfast UNESCO City of Music. Taking place 23rd – 25th February and supported by Belfast City Council\, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland\, Ulster University and Dunville’s Irish Whiskey\, the festival programme is filled with internationally renowned talent in traditional Irish and Scottish music\, song and dance. \nFor the opening concert\, Donegal songstress Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh brings her fantastic band Altan back to Belfast to play the stunning Empire Music Hall on Friday 23rd February. Also on the bill that evening\, Monaghan Harp maestro Michael Rooney plays a rare solo set in the city famed for its Harp Festival of 1792. \nLongtime Tyrone resident\, fiddler Bríd Harper is being celebrated with a family friendly concert on Saturday 24th February in the Mandela Hall\, featuring the cream of traditional musicians and singers such as Australian guitarist Steve Cooney\, Donegal accordion wizard Dermot Byrne\, Breton flute player Sylvain Barou\, singer Rita Gallagher and many more. \nThe Songs of Shane MacGowan will be celebrated and performed by a selection of some of our finest singers featuring Andrew Hendy & Finnian O’Connor (of The Mary Wallopers)\, Monaghan songstress Dani Larkin\, Lough Neagh singer Niall Hanna\, Belfast’s own Duke Special\, Crossmaglen rising star Piaras Ó Lorcáin\, County Derry’s Jack Warnock and Castlewellan native Múlú. Connecting the sound and spirit of punk with his traditional Irish roots\, MacGowan created one of the most distinctive sounds of the past 40 years and Belfast TradFest are delighted to present these songs with some of Ulster and Ireland’s finest traditional\, folk and contemporary singers. \nOther highlights feature concerts with Ciarán & Caitlín\, Mick O’Brien and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and a full programme of Festival Club events with acts such as Sligo’s Niamh Farrell\, Jos Kelly and Cillian Doheny. \nBelfast TradFest Winter Weekend is delighted to host its annual Highland Piping Solo Competition at The Deer’s Head\, Sunday 25th February. A selection of Ireland’s top pipers will compete for a place in the renowned MacCrimmon Trophy Competition 2024 that takes place annually at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. \nThe fantastic new Ulster University building on York Street will host workshops covering all instruments from bodhrán to banjo and smallpipes to singing. Delivered by some of the best traditional musicians from Ireland\, Scotland and beyond. Beginners can also join in the fun with classes in Traditional Singing\, Sean Nós Singing (unaccompanied singing in Irish) with Róisín Chambers & Gráinne Holland\, whistle and sing (Ages 5 plus)\, Sean Nós Dancing with legendary Conamara dancer Seosamh Ó Neachtáin and set dancing with Ulster’s own Mary Fox. \nThe festival’s afternoon events will include album launches and a talk by Rev. Gary Hastings – ‘Lambeg Drum and Fife. Traditional Music of Ulster.’ Recently retired as a Rector in the Church of Ireland\, Gary’s musical background takes in the traditions of Fermanagh\, Donegal and Antrim\, and he has written and lectured widely on the  Lambeg and fifing traditions associated with Orangeism. \nJoin the lively Dunville’s Irish Whiskey Session Trail which will take you across the city to some of Belfast’s oldest and best-loved pubs including Madden’s Bar\, The Garrick\, The John Hewitt\, The Sunflower\, The Duke of York and Hatfield House. Sessions are free\, and times are staggered so that traditional music fans can fit in as much ‘ceol agus craic’ (music and fun) as possible. \nThe most influential Irish trad band of all time The Bothy Band are reforming and playing their first Irish concert since 1979\, in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall ( sold out) on Sunday 25th February 2024. This concert will be one of the most anticipated in living memory\, featuring a who’s who of Irish music; Matt Molloy (The Chieftains)\, Donal Lunny (Planxty\, Moving Hearts)\, Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill (Skara Brae)\, Kevin Burke (Patrick Street)\, Paddy Glackin (Ushers Island) and uilleann pipe supremo Paddy Keenan.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/belfast-tradfest-winter-weekend/
LOCATION:Belfast
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Michael Rooney & Altan at Belfast TradFest
DESCRIPTION:Michael Rooney & Altan at Belfast TradFest\nFriday 23rd February\, 7pm\nEmpire Music Hall\nAltan\, a leading force in traditional Irish music for nearly 40 years\, was founded by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Frankie Kennedy in the early 1980s to be later joined by Daíthí Sproule (guitar)\, Ciaran Curran (bouzouki)\, Mark Kelly (guitar)\, Martin Tourish (accordion). Their music\, ranging from energetic dance tunes to soulful songs\, reflects the depth and richness of Irish heritage. Altan’s global popularity\, having toured the world over\, has earned them an Irish postal stamp and recognition from Donegal County Council. \nWith award-winning recordings and new member Clare Friel (fiddle)\, they continue to thrive and share their culture worldwide. Their traditional approach and integrity have earned praise from renowned sources\, solidifying their status as Celtic music pioneers. \nTG4 Composer of the Year 2017\, Michael Rooney grew up in Scotstown\, Co. Monaghan and now lives in Sligo where he has become part of the musical and cultural bedrock of the region. He is recognised as one of the most influential and innovative stylists on the harp\, and his virtuosic technique as well as his approach to rhythm and harmony have helped to reposition it as a popular and integral part of the living tradition. \nHe is also established as a significant composer of music for small and large-scale ensembles & orchestras and has composed 17 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). \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/michael-rooney-altan-at-belfast-tradfest/
LOCATION:Empire Music Hall\, 42 Botanic Avenue\, Belfast\, Belfast\, BT7 1JQ\, Ireland
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
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SUMMARY:Harp Workshops with Michael Rooney at Belfast TradFest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th February 2024 | 2p – 4:30pm | Ulster University\, York Street\, BT15 1ED \nMichael Rooney is a prolific composer and is widely regarded as one of the foremost players of the traditional Irish harp. \n\n Michael was awarded the TG4 Composer of the Year in 2017. Originally from Scotstown\, Co. Monaghan and now a long time resident of County Sligo\, Michael has composed 17 suites of music in the past 20 years\, including ‘ \nThe 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).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll classes are designed for intermediate to advanced (minimum 2 years instrument experience) adults and children over 6 years of age\, with the exception of Traditional Singing\, Set Dancing\, Sean Nós Dancing & Whistle & Sing\, which are pitched at beginner level while also facilitating the more experienced. \n\n\n\nBook your place here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-workshops-with-michael-rooney-at-belfast-tradfest/
LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast\, Belfast
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240227T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240227T220000
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SUMMARY:RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to the harpers nominated for this year’s RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards!\nRTÉ has today announced the shortlist for the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards which will celebrate the very best in Irish folk music from the past year in Vicar Street\, Dublin on Tuesday 27th February at 7.45pm and live on RTÉ Radio 1 from 8pm. \nRTÉ moved the Awards from November 2023 to February 2024 to better reflect the full calendar year of folk music and performances and to continue to honour our wonderful folk artists and musicians. \nHere is the shortlist for the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards:  \nBEST ORIGINAL FOLK TRACK    \n\nAbigail (Tomhas Ghobnatan) – Emma Langford \nAnáil na hOíche – Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin \nGlory Days – Steo Wall \nNíl Aon Easpa Orm – Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly \nNot Your Fight – The Henry Girls and Ríoghnach Connolly \nOld Note – Lisa O’Neill  \n\n(2022 winner: Now You See It – Susan O’Neill)  \nBEST TRADITIONAL FOLK TRACK   \n\nAmhrán Pheadar Breathnach – Diane Cannon \nEileanóir a Rún – Síle Denvir \nEileanór na Rún – Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta \nGo Dig My Grave – Lankum \nSeán Gabha – Piaras Ó Lorcáin and Bláth na hÓige  \n\n(2022 winner: Róisín Dubh – Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and the Irish Chamber Orchestra)  \nBEST FOLK SINGER  \n\nAnna Mieke \nDaoirí Farrell \nDiane Cannon \nEoghan Ó Ceannabháin \nLisa O’Neill \nSíle Denvir  \n\n(2022 winner: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh)  \nBEST FOLK INSTRUMENTALIST   \n\nAoife Ní Bhriain \nDiarmuid Ó Meachair \nMichael McGoldrick \nMichelle Mulcahy \nSorcha Costello  \n\n(2022 winner – Cormac Begley)  \nBEST FOLK GROUP   \n\nBláth na hÓige \nGaradice \nLankum \nMartin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble \nThe Mary Wallopers \nØXN \n\n(2022 winner: the olllam)   \nBEST FOLK ALBUM   \n\nAll Of This Is Chance – Lisa O’Neill \nBláth na hÓige – Bláth na hÓige \nDouble You – Aoife Ní Bhriain and Catrin Finch \nFalse Lankum – Lankum \nLook Over The Wall\, See The Sky – John Francis Flynn  \n\n(2022 winner – Nine Waves – Ye Vagabonds (Pictured))  \nBEST EMERGING ARTIST   \n\nCinder Well \nDiarmuid Ó Meachair \nNiamh Bury \nPiaras Ó Lorcáin \nSéamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta \nSorcha Costello \n\n(2022 winner – Cathal Ó Curráin)  \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/rte-radio-one-folk-awards/
LOCATION:Vicar Street\, Dublin\, 55-59 Thomas Street\, The Liberties\, Dublin 8\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Awards Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Bolero and Babies
DESCRIPTION:Bolero and Babies\nWednesday 28th February\, 11am\nRoyal Irish Academy of Music\nBolero for Babies provides a space for parents/guardians with babies and/or small children to enjoy a concert of well-known classical music repertoire at a time that fits the new life schedule that accompanies new arrivals\, when attending an evening concert clashes with bedtime routines and involves arranging babysitters. Babies and young children are free to make noise or even crawl around to explore this new environment to some extent! \n€15 tickets include access for one adult and up to 2 children under 3 years. \nFanfare for St. Edmundsbury by Britten\nGermans Almaine for 3 trumpets\nDutch Dance for 3 trumpets\nCanon K328 Mozart\nApres un Reve Faure arr violin and harp\nEntr’acte Ibert violin and harp\nUne chatelaine in sa tour Faure\nSibelius Duo for Violin and viola\nCPE Bach 3 trumpets and timpani\nBolero Ravel….. and more! \nPerformers:\nJack O’Reilly\, trumpet\nAoife Garry\, trumpet\nGrace Taite\, trumpet\nGiulio Bryant\, harp\nJasmin Gallagher\, violin\nKatie Ni Mhaolain\, viola\nDerek Fu\, percussion
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/bolero-and-babies/
LOCATION:Royal Irish Academy of Music\, 36-38 Westland Row\, Dublin 2\,\, Dublin 2\, D02 WY89\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
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SUMMARY:Marja Gaynor\, Aoife Nic Athlaoich and Siobhán Armstrong @ Ortús Chamber Music Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Marja Gaynor\, Aoife Nic Athlaoich and Siobhán Armstrong @ Ortús Chamber Music Festival 2024\nSunday 3rd March\, 11am\nSt. Peter’s Cork\nSiobhán Armstrong (baroque harp)\, Marja Gaynor (baroque violin) and Aoife Nic Athlaoich (baroque cello and 5 string piccolo cello)will perform a selection of 17th and 18th century works including: \nWilliam Byrd (c. 1540–1623) Callino Casturame\nGeorge Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Fantasia No. 2 in D Major\nGiovanni Battista Draghi (c. 1640–1708) Scocca pur\nSylvius Leopold Weiss (1687–1750) Chaconne in g minor\nDario Castello (1602 – 1631) Sonata Seconda\nFrancesco Rognoni Taeggio Divisions on “Susanne un jour’ (1620)\nThomas Tollett (c. 1630-1696) Tollett’s Ground (From Division-Flute)\nTurlough Carolan (1670–1738) Pléaráca na Ruarcach with divisions by Lorenzo Bocchi (J & W Neal\, A Collection of the Most Celebrated Irish Tunes\, 1724)\nGeorg Friederich Händel (1685–1759) Let me wander not unseen \nTickets available here  and are also available at Pro Musica\, 20 Oliver Plunkett St\, Centre\, Cork\, T12 AW84.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/marja-gaynor-aoife-nic-athlaoich-and-siobhan-armstrong-ortus-chamber-music-festival-2024/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Cork\, Church Hill\, Carrigrohane\, Cork\, T12 TX89\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
CREATED:20240227T130041Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of Harp Studies II: World Harp Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Irish World Academy Special Event: Launch of Harp Studies II: World Harp Traditions\nMonday 4th March\, 5pm\nIrish World Academy\, Theatre 2\nHelen Lawlor and Sandra Joyce\, co-editors\, are launching the 2nd\nvolume in the Harp Studies series\, World Harp Traditions\, on March\n4th\, 5pm\, Tower Theatre\, Irish World Academy building. The launch\nwill feature performances by a number of the contributors to both\nvolumes of Harp Studies\, including Helen and Sandra\, Paul Dooley\,\nCormac De Barra\, Niall Keegan\, the Cuisle Harp Ensemble directed\nby Fiana Ní Chonaill\, and a host of other performers. \nPublished by Four Courts Press\, Dublin\, this book situates harping\nactivity as a vital aspect of music making in traditions around the\nworld. Contributors include Helen Lawlor (TU Dublin); Sandra\nJoyce (UL); Niall Keegan (UL); Deirdre Nic Chárthaigh (MU); Helen\nDavies (ind.); Lia Lonnert (Linnaeus U.); Mary Louise O’Donnell\n(ind.); Cormac De Barra (DkIT); Catriona Cannon (NUIG); Tristan\nLe Govic (Rennes 2 U.); Joshua Dickson (Royal Conservatoire\nof Scotland); Paulla Ebron (Stanford U.); Rémy Jadinon (Royal\nMuseum for Central Africa); Sylvie Le Bomin (Sorbonne University) and Salomé Strauch\n(Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle); Lucie Rault (Muséum national d’Histoire\nnaturelle); Haley Hodson (ind.); Benjamin Fairfield (University of\nHawai‘i at Manoa); Suwichan Phattanaphraiwan (Bodhivijjalaya\nCollege); Susanne Fürniss (CNRS. The National Center for Scientific\nResearch); Lisbeth Ahlgren Jensen (ind.). \nHelen Lawlor is a Lecturer in Music at TU Dublin. Sandra Joyce is\nExecutive Dean\, Faculty of Arts\, Humanities and Social Sciences\,\nUL. \nAdmission is free and all are welcome.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/launch-of-harp-studies-ii-world-harp-traditions/
LOCATION:Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick\, Limerick\, V94 NCF8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Launch
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
CREATED:20240305T122702Z
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SUMMARY:Finding a Voice presents: Amerghin – Wind on Sea
DESCRIPTION:Finding a Voice presents: Amerghin – Wind on Sea\nSunday 10th March\, 1pm\nMain Guard\, Clonmel\n€8/€5\n  \nAmerghin: Wind on Sea\nAnne Marie O Farrell (harp)\nAingeala De Búrca (violin)\nTim Doyle (whistles\, pipes)\nBrian Fleming (bodhrán\, bones\, percussion) \nBetween them they have played with artists from Led Zeppelin to the Chieftains\, Elvis Costello\, In Tua Nua\, Riverdance\, and Mamady Keita\, and in concert\, chamber and baroque orchestras around the world\, on more than 150 albums\, in more than 50 countries. They have played every style of venue and festival in Ireland from music bars to concert halls and stadia\, and from fleadhs and baroque festivals to Electric Picnics. Their combined experience as professional musicians spans 150 years. \nBOOK NOW \nThe four members of Amerghin combine that experience to create stunning new compositions and improvisations\, which co-exist on their set list with music that is older than most nations.  Whether it is music from the seventeenth century or new music being improvised into existence in front of your ears\, Amerghin breathe new life into everything they play. \nFor Finding a Voice 2024\, Amerghin perform music by Máire Breatnach\, Irish American fiddler Liz Carroll\, Italian baroque composer Isabella Leonarda\, French baroque composer Elizabeth Claude Jacquet de la Guerre\, West African kora player and composer Sona Jobarte\, and composer and harpist Anne-Marie O’Farrell. \nSong of Amergin (Irish mythology; date unknown)\n“Am gáeth I mmuir ar domni\nAm tond trethan i tír\nAm fúaim na mara”\n“I am the wind on the sea\nI am the wave on the land\nI am the sound of the sea”
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/finding-a-voice-presents-amerghin-wind-on-sea/
LOCATION:Main Guard\, Clonmel\, Sarsfield Street\, Burgagery-Lands West\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, Ireland
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240310T173000
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CREATED:20240305T122208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T122208Z
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SUMMARY:The Singing Harps
DESCRIPTION:The Singing Harps\nSunday 10th March 2024\, 3pm\nDún Laoghaire Lexicon Library\nClaire Roche will sing accompanied by harp\, a compilation of well loved Irish songs\, including ‘The Spinning Wheel’\, ‘ Danny Boy’ etc. \nIncluded in her programme will be a selection of W.B Yeats’s poems set to music . \nShe will also present some of her original songs with harp accompaniment: these were inspired by her childhood home\, once a miniature farm . \nConcert length 90 minutes with interval .Tea/ Coffee and biscuits served after performance . \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-singing-harps/
LOCATION:LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre\, Queen's Rd\, Dún Laoghaire\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240315T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
CREATED:20240227T131125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T131125Z
UID:15008-1710531000-1710538200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Irish Harp Music of the 17th and 18th Centuries
DESCRIPTION:Irish Harp Music of the 17th and 18th Centuries\nFriday 15th March\, 7.30pm\nRathfarnham Castle\nThis concert features some of Ireland’s leading musicians in Irish and Early Music\, together recreating sounds from the Irish Baroque era. \nExperience the beautiful and haunting music of Irish Harpers arranged from the original Irish and Scottish sources and played on historic and modern instruments: Irish Harp\, Lute\, Bandora\, Baroque Guitar\, Guitars\, Susato Whistle\, Viola da Gamba. \nMusicians: Cormac Breatnach (whistles)\, Steve Cooney (guitars)\, Aisling Ennis (harp)\, Malachy Robinson (viola da gamba) Eamon Sweeney (lute\, baroque guitar\, bandora). \nBooking essential. Tickets available here (€20)
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/15008/
LOCATION:Rathfarnham Castle\, Dublin\, D14 K3T6
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240323T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
CREATED:20240305T123310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T123310Z
UID:15119-1711191600-1711209600@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:Young Harpers' Gathering | Cruinniú na gCruitirí
DESCRIPTION:Young Harpers’ Gathering | Cruinniú na gCruitirí\nSaturday 23rd March\, 11-4pm\nAn Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Co. Louth\nDo you want to get together with other harpers your age to learn tunes\, tips on accompaniment and have some fun? \nJoin us for a harp-filled day of music-making and collaboration with other young harpers as part of our first ever Young Harpers’ Gathering\, organised by CÉHI’s Fóram Cruite na nÓg. \nTickets are €20\, and will include a two course lunch\, harp workshops with a mystery guest harpers\, a harpers’ session and lots of fun! \nA limited number of tickets are available here. \nBígí linn! \n\n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/young-harpers-gathering-cruinniu-na-gcruitiri/
LOCATION:An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Louth
CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240323T220000
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SUMMARY:Cuimhní Rúnda | Hidden Memories
DESCRIPTION:Cuimhní Rúnda | Hidden Memories\nSaturday 23rd March\, 8pm\nRoe Valley Arts Centre \, Limavady\nIt’s as life-affirming as it is a lament for what’s lost and what’s hidden beyond our imagination..- Irish News \nCUIMHNÍ RÚNDA | HIDDEN MEMORIES\nNodlaig Ní Bhrollaigh and guest musicians\nSaturday 23 March | 8pm\nTickets: £15 full\, £12 concession available here\nIt’s as life-affirming as it is a lament for what’s lost and what’s hidden beyond our imagination..- Robert McMillen\, Irish News \nCuimhní rúnda celebrates the launch of new music and songs composed by local singer and musician\, Nodlaig Ní Bhrollaigh. \nIt is a journey through the times and places that have inspired her music and reflects her classical and traditional training and influences. From the memories hidden in the depths of Lough Swilly to the strains of the ancient harp in the Roe Valley that echo in Gaelic Scotland\, to the emigrants leaving their mark at the top of the Carn\, to the artistic reimagining of Narnia at CS Lewis Square. \nThis compilation of original works hopes to enhance our understanding of place and heritage and entice the listener to visit and experience for themselves these places of scenic beauty\, mystery and lore. \nNodlaig is joined by talented musicians from across the North West – Martin O’Kane (fiddle)\, Paul Gillespie (Cello/ Uileann pipes) Lasairfhíona Nic Ruairí (Fiddle/ whistles) & Carra Nic an Bhaird (Harp).
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cuimhni-runda-hidden-memories/
LOCATION:Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre\, 24 Main Street\, Limavady\, Derry\, BT49 0FJ\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240328T220000
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CREATED:20240223T184828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T184828Z
UID:14987-1711657800-1711663200@www.harpireland.ie
SUMMARY:The Henry Girls at The Sugar Club Harp Sessions
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 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 second concert on Thursday 28th March features Irish harper Joleen McLaughlin joined by her sisters\, Karen and Lorna in the Irish folk trio The Henry Girls. Renowned for their enchanting melodies and captivating harmonies\, and with harp as their signature instrument\, they evoke the soul of Celtic tradition while infusing it with a modern edge. Their new album A Time to Grow bridges the gap between the past and the present\, and their recent track with Ríoghnach Connolly\, Not your fight has been nominated as ‘Best Original Folk Track’ at this year’s RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards. \n“A Time To Grow is enchanting\, it’s enticing\, and it captivates the listener from \nthe beginning” Irish Music Magazine \n“The Henry Girls do not cleave to any narrow definitions of folk or tradition\, \ntheir expansive world view is a rich source of nourishment” The Irish Times \nBook here for their Dublin performance on Thursday 28th March 2024. \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-henry-girls-at-the-sugar-club-harp-sessions/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240402T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T135107Z
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SUMMARY:Session with the Pipers with Eilís Lavelle (harp)\, Muireann Ní Shé (pipes and song)\, Pax Ó Faoláin (fiddle) and Mícheál Ó Sé (accordion)
DESCRIPTION:Session with the Pipers – Na Píobairí Uilleann\n\n\nTuesday\, 2 April 2024\, 9.30pm\nThe Cobblestone Pub\, Dublin\n\n\n\n\n\nNa Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 9:30pm\, doors open at 9pm. This month’s line-up features: \nMuireann Ní Shé (uilleann pipes & song)\nPax Ó Faoláin (fiddle)\nMícheál Ó Sé (accordion)\nEilís Lavelle (harp) \nAdmission is €15 (concession rate €10). Tickets are available on the door and online here \nPlease note that the Cobblestone is an Over 18s Only Venue. \nSupported by Arts Council Ireland.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/session-with-the-pipers-with-eilis-lavelle-harp-muireann-ni-she-pipes-and-song-pax-o-faolain-fiddle-and-micheal-o-se-accordion/
LOCATION:The Cobblestone Pub\, 77 King St N\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D07 TP22\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
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SUMMARY:Tuamgraney Harp Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tuamgraney Harp Festival\n5-7th April 2024\nTuamgraney and its surrounds are renowned for traditional music and are home to several highly acclaimed musicians.  Traditional music sessions are held regularly at Nuala’s in the village and as part of several festivals held throughout the year. \nThe area is also steeped in other aspects of the Arts with the adjoining villages hosting a range of events throughout the year.  These include the longest continuous amateur drama festival in Ireland and an Arts festival attracting many international artistes. \nThe Blossom Harp Festival was initiated in 2016 in the village of Tuamgraney. The festival runs overs two days and aims to rejuvenate interest in the harp\, the Irish national emblem and integral to our culture for centuries\, by supporting ensembles and integration with other traditional instruments. \nTo achieve this aim workshops have been held\, primarily in the harp\, at introductory\, intermediate and advanced level\, but also in the fiddle and concertina\, all facilitated by renowned musicians.  A competition for solo harpists and combination groups was introduced in 2017. \nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland are delighted to support two young harpers attending the festival this year. \nMore information on the festival and tickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/tuamgraney-harp-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Tuamgraney\, Co Clare
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240406T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240406T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
CREATED:20240326T151433Z
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SUMMARY:Consairtín Gala Concert featuring Gráinne Hambly\, William Jackson & Donnchadh MacAodha
DESCRIPTION:The culmination of Consairtín’s festival activities will feature the beautiful harp\, concertina and bouzouki music of Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson\, featuring a stunning repertoire of tunes\, principally drawn from the Irish and Scottish traditions. Greta Curtin\, Dónal Murphy\, Jessie Healy and Eoin Murphy will combine their brilliant musicianship to present the very best of music from west Limerick and north Kerry. \nThe concert will also feature the premiere of a new suite of music\, ‘Idir Dhá Thost’\, composed by Donnchadh Mac Aodha\, the inaugural recipient of the Consairtin Composition Bursary\, in association with the Music Department\, University College Cork. The piece will be performed by Garry Shannon (flute)\, Francis Cunningham (concertina)\, Therese McInerney (fiddle)\, Sinéad Heagney (viola)\, Lexie Boatright (harp) with Donnchadh himself on piano. \nRAGAIREACHT\, who have qualified for the final of Gael-Linn’s Siansa competition in the NCH on 14th April\, will be given a big Clare and Consairtín send-off when they perform in glór. \n  \nFor more information please click here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/consairtin-gala-concert-featuring-grainne-hambly-william-jackson-donnchadh-macaodha/
LOCATION:Glór\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240425T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240425T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
CREATED:20240404T114543Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Drawn Circles – In Formation @ New Music Dublin 2024
DESCRIPTION:Stone Drawn Circles – In Formation @ New Music Dublin 2024\nThursday 25th April 2024\, 10pm\nVenue: Kevin Barry Recital Room\, NCH \nTickets: €15 \nLina Andonovska\, flute\nNathan Sherman\, viola\nMichelle O’Rourke\, voice\nAlex Petcu\, percussion\nCaimin Gilmore\, double bass\nÚna Monaghan\, harp / sound design \nÚna Monaghan In Formation (2023) [Irish premiere]\nKaren Power Can you hear me now??? (2019) [Irish premiere]\nBrian Irvine new work (2024) [world premiere]\nCat Hope Landay Sequenzas (2022) [Irish premiere]\nNicole Lizée Peril Earrings (2023) [Irish premiere]\nHeralded as a ‘supergroup within new music circles in Ireland’ by Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival\, Stone Drawn Circles inhabits a new space in Irish contemporary music. In this late-night performance at NMD\, the ensemble investigates new modes of communication\, collaborative dynamics and shifting paradigms. \nIn spite of their relatively short existence as a group\, Stone Drawn Circle’s debut performance season includes appearances at several prestigious festivals\, and a PRS Beyond Borders tour of the UK. The ensemble believes in rich composer/performer dialogues and in the bending of traditional performance dynamics\, which is evident in this launch-season offering—a trip through various genres and forms of contemporary sound art\, performed by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary players. \nBrian Irvine’s new work was commissioned by the Contemporary Music Centre for Stone Drawn Circles with funds from PRS Foundation Beyond Borders funding. \nStone Drawn Circles are supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.\nIn Formation and Landay Sequenzas were created with the financial assistance of a Commission Award\, funded by the Arts Council/An Chomhaírle Ealaíon.\nStone Drawn Circles: In Formation tour is project-managed by the Contemporary Music Centre\, Ireland\, supported by PRS Foundation Beyond Borders funding.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/stone-drawn-circles-in-formation-new-music-dublin-2024/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260404T190408
CREATED:20240326T151757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T151757Z
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SUMMARY:Féile na hInse 2024
DESCRIPTION:Féile na hInse\, Inishowen Traditional Music Project’s annual festival will take place in Carndonagh\, Inishowen\, Co.Donegal from the 26th-28th of April.\n \nThis festival weekend will provide opportunities for people to take part in or enjoy workshops\, concerts\, sessions\, talks and an online film screening. \nFriday 26th- Online screening- Archive 23 \nFriday 28th\, 8pm\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\n– Pór. A concert to celebrate the launch of Roisin McGrory’s second album Pór. Roisin will be joined by Steve Cooney\, Paul Harrigan\, Paul McClure and Deirdre & Ella McGrory \nFriday 26th\, 10pm\, Simpson’s bar\,\nCarndonagh-Festival Club session with Sinead McKenna\, Oisin Murphy and Mickey Fearon \nSaturday 27th\, 11am\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nIntermediate Ensemble workshops with Lauren O’Neill and Damian McKee \nSaturday 27th\, 11am\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nAdvanced Ensemble workshops with Conal O’Kane and Marty Barry \nSaturday session trail\n12noon\, Farren’s bar\, Carndonagh. Eugene McKenna\, Oisin Murphy\, Oisin Duffy\n2pm\, McClure’s Bar\, Carndonagh\, Mairead & Siobhan O’Connor\, Michael Gallangh\n4pm\, Glen Bar\, Carndonagh\, Sinead McKenna\, Paula Houton\, Paul McClure\n9pm\, McClure’s Bar\, Carndonagh\, Rona & Barry McLaughlin and Mickey Fearon \nSaturday 27th\, 7pm\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nMusic from the North\, featuring Marty Barry\, Conal O’Kane\, Damian McKee\, Lauren O’Neill\, Sinead & Eugene McKenna\, Oisin Murphy and Micky Fearon \nSunday 28th\, 11am Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nGuitar Masterclass with Conal O’Kane & Marty Barry \nSunday 28th\, 12 noon\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nTalk- ‘When they started Jazzing there’\, by Conor Caldwell \nSunday 28th\, 1.30-3.30\, Colgan Hall\, Carndonagh\nA Celebration of Dance. Joe & Mary McGuiggan will host a workshop looking at dances from the Northwest of Ireland. This will include the lancers\, two hand dances and a new collaboration of steps and hornpipe tune composed by Paul Harrigan. \nA Celebration of Dance\, Song and Music 4pm-6pm\nThis relaxed event will celebrate\, dance\, music and songs from the Northwest. Fear an Ti for the event is Marcas O’Murchu. \nFarewell session 6pm\, Glen Bar\, Carndonagh\, Tom Byrne\, Joleen McLaughlin\, Fionnan McIvor \n  \nFor more information\, please click here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/feile-na-hinse-2024/
LOCATION:Inishowen\, Co Donegal
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Earthrise @ New Music Dublin 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 28th April 2024\, 11am\nVenue: Kevin Barry Recital Room\, NCH\nTickets: €15 \nMusici Ireland\nBeth McNinch\, solo viola\nIoana Petcu-Colan\, Mia Cooper\, Jane Hackett & Siobhan Doyle\, violin\nEd Creedon\, viola\nKatie Tertell & Niamh Molloy\, cello\nRoger McCann\, double bass\nDianne Marshall\, harp\nMeadhbh O’Rourke\, flute\nConor Sheil\, clarinet\nPeter Ryan\, horn \nDeirdre Gribbin Before the moon shattered and shone again (2019)\nAmanda Feery Square Movement (2016)\nLinda Buckley Fiol (2008)\nLiam Bates Earthrise (2023) \nChamber music collective Musici Ireland have made a name for themselves in Ireland and further afield for sharing stories of the country and its history\, with an inspiring blend of artistry and social activism. This daytime concert is a celebration of the group’s upcoming debut album\, which features chamber works by six living Irish composers. \nDisplaying the ensemble’s versatility\, their programme encompasses everything from meditation and glimpses of the natural world to moments of heightened drama. It ends with the Dublin premiere of Earthrise – a new concerto for viola and chamber ensemble by Wexford-based Liam Bates – alongside a presentation from the composer and soloist Beth McNinch about the commission\, how it came about and the process of writing such a significant new work. \n  \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/earthrise-new-music-dublin-2024/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall\, Earlsfort Terrace\, Saint Kevin's\, Dublin\, D02 N527
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain at Bray Jazz Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n‘Double You’ is the debut album from Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Irish fiddle virtuoso Aoife Ní Bhriain – an exquisite collection of music that was released late in 2023\, and draws inspiration from various genres and the cultures of their home countries. \nJust this Spring it appeared on RTE’s short list of the best traditional music releases of last year. \nFrom the west coast of Wales\, harpist Catrin Finch has built an impressive classical career\, while also venturing into unchartered musical territory\, most notably through her award- winning collaborations with West African kora player Seckou Keita and with Colombian supergroup Cimarrón. \nDublin native Aoife Ní Bhriain is one of her generation’s most versatile and gifted violinists\, a dazzling musician who commands both the classical world and her Irish traditional heritage. \nTogether\, Aoife and Catrin form a formidable virtuoso duo\, eager to explore a musical world of creative possibility\, challenge and discovery\, inspired by a multitude of influences and linked by the cultures of their home countries. Their debut public performance was at the Other Voices festival in Cardigan\, Wales\, at the end of 2022. \nTickets available here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/catrin-finch-aoife-ni-bhriain-at-bray-jazz-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Bray Town Hall\, Main Street\, Bray\, Co. Wicklow\, A98 D2X9\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Stone Drawn Circles - harp\, electronics\, viola\, voice\, flutes\, double bass and percussion.
DESCRIPTION:‘Stone Drawn Circles’ is Lina Andonovska (flutes)\, Nathan Sherman (viola)\, Michelle O’Rourke (voice)\, Alex Petcu (percussion)\, Caimin Gilmore (double bass) & Úna Monaghan (harp/sound design). \nFearless interpreters of new music\, ‘Stone Drawn Circles’ are newcomers to the burgeoning Irish contemporary music scene. The group brings together 6 trailblazing artists that hold exploratory music at the heart of their practice. Each member is fervently active in the performance and dissemination of new music.\nThe ensemble features players from groups including Eighth Blackbird\, stargaze\, Crash Ensemble and Ergodos. \nEqually at ease with complexity as they are in graphic scoring and improvisation\, Stone Drawn Circles are a collective of risk-takers and sonic explorers. They have already drawn international attention\, with Director of Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (UK) Graham McKenzie noting them in his ‘Hidden Gems’ of the 2023 festival\, describing Stone Drawn Circles as “a bit of a supergroup within new music circles in Ireland. One look at the repertoire they serve up here gives credence to that viewpoint…” \n\nÚna Monaghan (Northern Ireland\, 1983) In Formation (2023) 10’ Irish Premiere\nKaren Power (Ireland\, 1977) Can you hear me now??? (2019) 17’\nCat Hope (Australia\, 1966) Landay Sequenzas (2022) 14’ Irish Premiere\nBrian Irvine (Northern Ireland\, 1965)\, A Call To Arms (2024) World Premiere\nNicole Lizée (Canada\, 1973) Peril Earrings (2023) 8’ Irish Premiere\n\nEnnis: 9th May 8pm – Tickets available here \nCork: 11th May 1pm – Tickets available here \nDublin: 12th May 12pm – Tickets available here \nBelfast\, 16th May 7.30pm – Tickets available here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/stone-drawn-circles-harp-electronics-viola-voice-flutes-double-bass-and-percussion/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Cruitirí Chill Mhantáin
DESCRIPTION:Cruitirí Chill Mantáin\nFriday 10th May 2024\nCoolattin House\, Wicklow \n8pm \n\n  \nFeaturing melodies inspired by fairies and folklore and traditional arrangements for Irish harp and flute\, Cruitirí Chill Mhantáin will showcase the very best of local harping talent in Co. Wicklow. Join Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland at Coolattin House on Friday 10th May to celebrate our rich cultural heritage. \nAisling Ennis is a highly regarded harper both at home and internationally and works to support and enrich the arts in Wicklow. Aisling’s performance will reflect her evocative playing across a broad spectrum of genres\, ongoing experimental collaborations and innovative approaches to programming. \n  \nRachel Duffy\, from Bray\, Co. Wicklow is a harper and PhD researcher at TU Dublin. Having performed at festivals across Ireland and internationally\, Rachel’s music is inspired by both the Irish harp’s history and exciting developments in harping today . For this concert\, Rachel will collaborate with local flute maestro Jack Hennessy. \n  \nDon’t miss out on your tickets – book now at www.courthousearts.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cruitiri-chill-mhantain/
LOCATION:Coolattin House\, Coolattin Park\, Shillelagh\, Co. Wicklow\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert
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