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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251115T220000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
CREATED:20251219T180136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T181049Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T120735Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
CREATED:20251218T175232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T160548Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
CREATED:20251229T145309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T173711Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
CREATED:20251229T153447Z
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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:20260403T232912
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260215T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
CREATED:20251208T155812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T105630Z
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SUMMARY:The Irish Consort
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the beautiful Pepper Canister Church for a unique evening with The Irish Consort\, directed by Siobhán Armstrong. This concert explores the role of the early Irish harp at the 17th century English royal court and features the Irish premiere of William Lawes’ harp consorts performed on a brass wire strung early Irish harp by Siobhán Armstrong\, with Bojan Čičić (violin)\, Reiko Ichise (bass viol)\, Elizabeth Kenny (theorbo). \nVenue: Pepper Canister\, 7 Mount St Crescent\, Dublin 2\, D02 HC65\nDate: Sunday 15th February 2026\nDoors: 6:00pm\, Concert: 6:30pm\nTickets: Book Here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-irish-consort/
LOCATION:Pepper Canister Church\, Mount St Crescent\, Dublin 2\, D02 HC65\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
CREATED:20251208T155131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T142326Z
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SUMMARY:Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Michael Rooney & Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
DESCRIPTION:Michael Rooney and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh open our 2026 Sugar Club Harp Sessions. Both artists are leading figures in Irish traditional music and bring a distinctive blend of creativity\, musicianship and deep cultural knowledge to the stage. Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a renowned sean nós singer from Corca Dhuibhne and a multi award winning artist celebrated for her expressive and powerful performances. Michael Rooney is an influential harper and composer whose innovative style and large scale ensemble works have become central to the modern harp repertoire. \nVenue: Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Saint Kevin’s\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\nDate: Saturday 28 February 2026\nDoors: 7:30pm Concert: 8:00pm\nTickets: Book here
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/sugar-club-harp-sessions-michael-rooney-muireann-nic-amhlaoibh/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
CREATED:20260218T173215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T172130Z
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SUMMARY:Belfast St. Patrick's Music Festival:  Harp Workshop with Michael Rooney
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for intermediate & advanced musicians with two years instrument experience. \nMichael Rooney is a prolific composer and is widely regarded as one of the foremost players of the traditional Irish harp. 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 ‘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). \nDate: 11am – 1pm\, Saturday\, March 14th\nVenue: The MAC\, 10 Exchange Street West\, Cathedral Quarter\, Belfast\, BT1 2NJ\nPrice: £25 (+£2 fee)\nBook Here \nThese events are fully accessible.\nThe MAC have lifts to all levels and the Front of House team is fully trained to provide additional assistance during your visit. There are accessible toilets on each of the 6 floors of the MAC. Please note that the toilets do not contain hoist systems.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/belfast-st-patricks-music-festival-harp-workshop-with-michael-rooney/
LOCATION:The MAC\, 10 Exchange Street West\, Cathedral Quarter\, Belfast\, BT1 2NJ\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Belfast St. Patrick's Festival:  Dougie MacLean | Ursula Burns
DESCRIPTION:Belfast TradFest is proud to present the internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean\, the legendary voice behind the timeless anthem “Caledonia”\, in a very special concert at Mandela Hall on Saturday 14 March 2026. Few songs capture the spirit of home\, belonging and identity quite like Caledonia. Although written on a beach in Brittany\, the song’s earliest performances took place here in NI — shared informally among friends in the maternal home of celebrated Belfast harper Ursula Burns. Now\, decades later\, MacLean returns to the city where the song’s journey truly began\, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience his music in a place intimately connected to its history. Expect songs\, stories and soulful moments that honour music\, memory and the ties that bind us across seas and generations. \n“…a Scottish phenomenon… with his exquisite guitar style\, expressive voice and honest performance\, his songs conjure up remarkably vivid imagery of our world.”\n– The Performing Songwriter\, USA \nUrsula Burns\nCelebrated harper Ursula Burns brings her critically acclaimed album\, The Secret Melodies of Trees\, to the stage. Having received rave reviews from around the world\, Ursula’s mesmerising performance will transport you through hauntingly beautiful harp compositions\, poetic storytelling\, and ethereal melodies that echo the whispers of nature. \nDate: Doors 1pm (starts 1.30pm)\, Saturday\, March 14th\nVenue: Mandela Hall\, 77 University Rd\, Belfast BT7 1NF\nPrice: £32.50 (+£2 fee)\nBook Here \nVenue & Event Information: \nAge 12+\, U16’s to be accompanied by an adult.\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible\nFull bar available\nUnreserved seating
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/belfast-st-patricks-festival-dougie-maclean-ursula-burns/
LOCATION:Mandela Hall\, Mandela Hall\, 77 University Rd\, Belfast\, BT7 1NF\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232912
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SUMMARY:Harp Sessions at The Sugar Club | Cormac De Barra & Lisa Lambe
DESCRIPTION:Two leading voices in Irish music\, harper Cormac De Barra and singer Lisa Lambe\, perform at Harp Sessions at The Sugar Club\, the second in our 2026 series. Cruit Éireann is proud to premiere their collaborative work\, Macalla na Mara | Sea Echoes; a new composition for harp and voice\, inspired by our deep connection to the sea and a response to climate change and rising sea levels. Commissioned by Cruit Éireann\, with support from dlr County Council\, Macalla na Mara is a new work by two renowned artists and an artistic response to current challenges to the environment. Set in the intimate and iconic surroundings of The Sugar Club in the heart of the city\, this concert also features music that reflects the rich harping tradition and explores contemporary Irish song and harp from two consummate performers. \nCormac De Barra \nCormac is a third generation harper in a family of Irish-speaking singers and musicians raised in Dublin\, but with roots in County Cork. A well-known TV presenter on TG4\, he has recorded and toured with many of Ireland’s most celebrated artists including Hazel O’Connor\, Julie Feeney\, Brian Kennedy\, Moya Brennan\, Imelda May\, Cathy Jordan\, The Chieftains and Clannad. He and fellow harper\, Anne-Marie O’Farrell\, have performed together as an Irish harp duo for over 25 years. His most recent tours include the Music Network tour of Ireland with Altan’s Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and piper\, Mark Redmond and a tour of Germany with Moya Brennan. The fourth album in the Voices & Harps collaboration with Moya Brennan – a tribute to Mary O’Hara – was released in May 2024. \nLisa Lambe \nHailed as “the finest singer and actor of her generation\,” Lisa Lambe is an internationally acclaimed Irish singer\, actor and folklorist. A leading presence at the Abbey and the Gate theatres\, she has given international concerts at Radio City New York\, Red Rocks\, Celtic Connections\, and Glastonbury. She has been central to the global success of Celtic Woman\, with Grammy and Emmy nominations and six Billboard World Artist of the Year awards. She has performed regularly with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra\, and on RTÉ Radio\, for TV and Film soundtracks and as national anthem singer for FAI and American Football. She is the creator of the acclaimed Nightvisiting song story and folklore project which tours in Ireland and abroad. Lisa’s sixth solo album is due for release in 2026. \nNote: Macalla na Mara|Sea Echoes has been commissioned by Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland with support from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. \nDate: Thursday 21st May\nTime: 8pm (doors 7.30pm)\nVenue: The  Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Saint Kevin’s\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\nTickets: Book here.
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-sessions-at-the-sugar-club-cormac-de-barra-lisa-lambe/
LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland
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SUMMARY:Janet Harbison's Adult only Harp Weeks
DESCRIPTION:The Adult Only (Residential) week\nThis course is for players over the age of 18\, at all levels and abilities. Held by celebrated veteran Janet Harbison\, this course focused on personal development\, social playing\, fun and friendship located in the town of Dungloe on the magnificent Donegal coast – and at the heart of traditional Irish community. Janet will take your musicianship\, confidence\, creativity and traditional music understanding to a new level – enabling you to understand how music works and leading you to develop your own tunes and arranging skills. The style of teaching is oral with everyone challenged to a comfortable level. Learning is like language – instilling all the necessary skills\, confidence and fluency of a native player – always focused on the core repertoire known to musicians and harpers world-wide. With a maximum of 8 participants\, everyone is assured of personal attention with workshops\, lectures\, concerts and sessions in the evenings\, and a great trip out on Wednesday afternoon. There is lots of interaction with local musicians – Join Janet and the community of Dungloe musicians for a week to remember! \nCourse dates\nMay 31 – 6 June (Spaces Available)\nJuly 5 – 11 (Limited spaces) \nWhat’s included \n• 5 days of Summer School training from 9.30am to 3.30pm (with 9.30am – 12.45pm on Wednesday) with lunches provided (all diets catered to) and all evening concerts\, lectures and sessions (with travel where necessary!) \n• Accommodation for 6 nights (from Sunday to Saturday) in twin or double ensuite bedrooms in adjacent (and fully equipped) holiday cottages. All bookings are treated as for single occupation\, but you are welcome to bring a friend/partner if you wish. \nKitchens are set up with starting breakfast supplies\, and all-day teas and coffees. \n• A mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal (cost not included). \n• For participants booking consecutive weeks\, the in-between night’s accommodation is free. \n• Harps are available to all (at an extra charge) if you don’t wish to bring your own! \n• Pick-ups and drop-offs are arranged free of charge for all travelling by air or bus. \nWhat’s not included: \n• Your evening meals. As we have self-catering facilities\, you may choose to eat in or out. \nOn Monday\, Wednesday and Friday evenings\, we book a table at McCafferty’s Pub which is very near us and an excellent pub and restaurant. On Thursday evening\, we do a ‘pot luck’ at home where all who wish can contribute to a communal evening. \n• The optional Wednesday afternoon trip out to Arranmore or to Glenveigh Castle in the Glenveigh National Park. Either trip costs €30 (including bus/ferry/entrance costs). \n• The Wednesday evening concert in Dungloe’s community centre (featuring all local musicians\, singers and dancers) where a ‘contribution’ to cover the interval refreshments is requested (€5 expected) \nCourse price (includes course\, concerts etc\, lunches and arrival night dinner): €900 \nAccommodation (6 nights) Twin or Double bedroom en suite and starting breakfast supplies: €490 \nHarp Hire (at the venue during classes and practice periods\, and elsewhere by special arrangement): €80 \n‘Plus ones’ (friends/partners): €300 \n 
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/janet-harbisons-adult-only-harp-weeks/
LOCATION:Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lectures,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T170000
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SUMMARY:An Chúirt Chruitireachta 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cairde na Cruite’s annual summer festival runs from Sunday 28th June to Friday 3rd July 2026. The full programme will be announced in early 2026. Register Here \nInformation \nResidential Packages:\nStudent Participants (U18 or O18 with a valid student ID) : €600\nAdult Participants (18+ Years) : €900\nListener: €700\nThe residential rate includes all workshops\, concerts\, meals and accommodation at An Grianán from Sunday 28th June until Friday 3rd July 2026.Non-residential Packages:\nA. Morning Package:\n(morning classes: 9.30am – 1pm)\n€150\n\nB. Half Day Package:\n(includes morning classes\, dinner and afternoon workshops: 9.30am – 5pm)\n€300\n\nC. Full Day Package:\n(includes morning classes\, dinner and afternoon workshops\, evening meal and concerts: 9.30am – 10pm)\n€495
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/an-chuirt-chruitireachta-2026-early-bird-offer-february-1st/
LOCATION:An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Louth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:Janet Harbison Harp Teacher Course
DESCRIPTION:Janet Harbison’s Donegal Harp Summer School\nTeacher’s Week: Residential and Non-Residential\nThis course starts on Sunday morning at 11 am July 12th. Arrive Saturday evening (July 11th) or before 11am on Sunday morning (July 12th). This course runs alongside the Dungloe Open Harp Week: \nWhat’s included \n• 14 hours of Teacher Training\, 10 hours of Teaching Practise with inclusion in the regular summer-school classes \n• Training materials and sample books \n• All evening activities\, concerts\, lectures\, sessions \n• Lunches (for all dietary options) and supper on Sunday evening (July 13). All other evenings we eat out or cook in (this cost not included) \n• An optional mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal. (Extra cost: €30) \n• 7 days of accommodation (from Saturday to Saturday) in twin or double ensuite bedrooms in homely\, fully equipped adjacent holiday cottages. Kitchens are set up with breakfast supplies\, and all-day teas and coffees. (For participants taking 2 consecutive weeks\, the in-between night is free) \nCourse Price (Per person): €1\,100 \nAccommodation (6 nights) Twin or Double bedroom en suite and starting breakfast supplies: €490 \nHarp Hire (at the venue during classes and practice periods\, and elsewhere by special arrangement): €80 \nFind out more: JanetHarbisonHarp.com
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/janet-harbison-harp-teacher-course/
LOCATION:Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Concert,Lectures,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260727T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260803T170000
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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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