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SUMMARY:O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School 2026
DESCRIPTION:KEADUE\, CO. ROSCOMMON –The village of Keadue\, the final resting place of the legendary blind harper Turlough O’Carolan\, is proud to announce the return of the O’Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School. Running from Monday\, July 27th to Monday\, August 3rd\, 2026\, this week-long celebration marks one of Ireland’s most significant cultural gatherings\, blending world-class performance with immersive musical education. \nThe Summer School: A Week of Mastery \nThe festival kicks off on Monday\, July 27th\, with the highly anticipated Summer School. Musicians of all ages and abilities will gather for intensive workshops led by master tutors. The curriculum is designed to be comprehensive\, ensuring the preservation of traditional Irish arts: \n\nMorning Classes: Dedicated to Harp\, Tin Whistle\, Concertina\, Bodhrán\, and Set Dancing.\nAfternoon Classes: Specialized sessions in Banjo\, Flute\, Button Accordion\, Fiddle\, Traditional Singing\, and Sean-Nós Dancing.\nSpecial Sessions: The “Try the Harp” initiative returns\, offering beginners a unique opportunity to touch and play the instrument in a supportive environment.\n\nConcert Highlights: Harp Ireland & Téada \nThe 2026 festival boasts a stellar lineup of evening performances\, with two major highlights anchoring the schedule: \nThe O’Carolan Harp Festival in conjunction with Harp Ireland are co -sponsoring  on Friday 31st July in Keadue a fantastic concert  of Mel Mercier’s newly  Harp Ireland commissioned work\, called Sonóir for 2 Irish harps\, Bassoon\, Viola Da Gamba and percussion which we premiered last Nov in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The idea would be that they will perform individually as well as collectively – all renowned musicians in their own right – Niamh O’Brien (Harper\, Composer and Fullbright Scholar\, Alannah Thornburgh (Harper\, Best Folk instrumentalist at the RTE Folk Awards 2025)\, Malachy Robinson (Irish Chamber Orchestra) Greg Crowley( National Symphony Orchestra) and Mel Mercier himself on percussion. \nThe evening also features our local Harpers Aoife Guckian\,Sophie Daly\, Fiachra Guihen and Emma Benson who are legendary throughout the North West and beyond . \nSunday Evening  Main Event: Téada The festival’s centerpiece performance takes place on Sunday in Thr O’Carolan Centre at St. Ronan’s Hall\, featuring the internationally acclaimed group Téada. Known for their raw energy and virtuosic precision\, Téada is a leading voice in traditional Irish music. Their performance promises to be a high-octane celebration\, bringing a global perspective back to the heart of North Roscommon. Formed in 2001\, Téada has headlined major music festivals across the US\, Canada\, Europe\, and Australia. Led by fiddle player Oisín Mac Diarmada\, the group is celebrated for a sound that is both sophisticated and unpretentious\, proving that traditional music remains a living\, breathing\, and wildly exciting art form. \nA Legacy in String Beyond the stage and classroom\, the festival will include the annual Harp Competition\, attracting competitors from across the globe to vie for one of the most prestigious titles in the traditional circuit. The week concludes on the August Bank Holiday Monday with the legendary Door Dancing competition and a festive parade through the village. \n“We are thrilled to welcome the world back to Keadue\,” says the Festival Committee. “From the quiet focus of our morning workshops to the thunderous applause for Téada\, this week is a testament to the enduring spirit of O’Carolan.” \nTickets & Enrolment: Online registration for the Summer School and ticket sales for all concerts will be open soon . Due to high demand\, early booking is strongly advised.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/ocarolan-harp-festival-and-summer-school/
LOCATION:Keadue\, Roscommon\, Keadue\, Roscommon\, Ireland
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