BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Harp Ireland - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.harpireland.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Harp Ireland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250925T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250925T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250908T153021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T081254Z UID:20682-1758828600-1758835800@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps in Castles - Kathleen Loughnane\, Catriona Cannon\, Cormac Cannon and Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha DESCRIPTION:Rooted in the living traditions of Irish music and poetry\, this special evening brings together some of Ireland’s most respected voices and musicians. \nKathleen Loughnane is celebrated for her evocative arrangements of traditional Irish music and her pioneering research into historic Irish harper composers. A founding member of Dordán\, she has toured internationally and released six acclaimed albums. \nCatriona Cannon\, harper and archivist\, blends her classical training with a wide range of influences\, having toured Europe with reggae band Intinn and collaborated across genres. \nCormac Cannon\, uilleann piper and whistle player\, carries forward the piping traditions of the West with soulful ornamentation\, rhythmic lift\, and a deep reverence for the old style. \nAdding a powerful voice of scholarship and poetry\, Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha\, Poet and Professor of Old and Middle Irish and Celtic Philology at NUI Galway\, will recite on the night. \nTogether\, they weave music\, words\, and history into an evening that honours Ireland’s cultural roots. This promises to be a night not to be missed. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-in-castles/ LOCATION:Claregalway Castle\, Claregalway\, Galway\, H91 E9T3\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ICTMD-Concert-–-Magirign-Nig-Dhonnchadha-Catriona-Cormac-Cannon-Kathleen-Loughnane.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250813T162409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T124333Z UID:20512-1758758400-1758844799@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Irish Harping: Heritage and Hereafter ICTMD Harp Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, 25 September\, at University of Galway\, Ireland. \nThis symposium is a collaboration between Harp Ireland\, the International Council for Traditions of Music & Dance (ICTMD) Ireland and the School for English\, Media & Creative Arts\, University of Galway. Keynote speaker Professor Ann Buckley (Trinity College Dublin). \nProgramme available here. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/irish-harping-heritage-and-hereafter-ictmd-harp-symposium/ LOCATION:University of Galway\, University of Galway\, Galway\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Symposium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/495169021_10105763547876020_3187152305067667744_n-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250920T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250920T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250723T134046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101202Z UID:20406-1758398400-1758405600@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions | Úna Monaghan\, Éanna Monaghan & Paddy Glackin DESCRIPTION:The Sugar Club Harp Sessions feature the most exciting harpers – some with friends – who are pushing the boundaries of Irish harping. \nOur Sugar Club Harp Sessions concert on Saturday 20th September features Úna Monaghan\, Éanna Monaghan and Paddy Glackin. \nRenowned harper\, composer and sound artist Úna Monaghan blends harp and electronics in a performance  featuring a compelling  range of works from two decades of exploration involving motion sensors\, processed harp\, synthesis\, tape pieces\, samples\, improvisation\, and Irish traditional music. Úna  is joined by bassoonist Éanna Monaghan and fiddle player Paddy Glackin. Together\, they showcase the sound world and character of these instruments\, performing excerpts from Úna’s unique large-scale work on Hurling\, and a new composition for harp\, bassoon\, fiddle\, and electronics. \nBelfast born Úna Monaghan is a harper\, composer\, researcher and sound artist working in Ireland and internationally. She collaborates\, improvises and performs with poets\, visual artists\, computers\, writers\, musicians\, and others. Úna also works as a sound engineer specialising in Irish traditional music\, and experimental\, live electronic and multichannel music worldwide. She has released two albums of her compositions\, most recently Aonaracht\, for solo traditional musicians and electronics. Úna received the inaugural Liam O’Flynn Award from the Arts Council of Ireland and the National Concert Hall Dublin and also held the Rosamund Harding Research Fellowship in Music at Newnham College\, University of Cambridge from 2016-2019. She is a lecturer in Sound and Music at Queen’s University Belfast\, where her research examines the intersections between Irish traditional music\, experimental music practices\, improvisation and interactive technologies. \nÉanna Monaghan is a bassoonist from Belfast\, currently based in London. He has studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music\, the Royal Academy of Music in London\, and with Valentino Zucchiatti in Milan.  He enjoys an international performance career working with the BBC Concert Orchestra\, English National Opera\, the BBC Symphony\, Royal Philharmonic\, Royal Scottish National and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestras\, English Touring Opera and the London Contemporary Orchestra. Additionally\, he works regularly in Ireland\, performing with the Ulster Orchestra\, Camerata Ireland\, Irish National Opera\, Irish Chamber Orchestra\, National Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. As a chamber musician\, he is a member of The Belfast Ensemble. He has received awards from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Music Network. \nFiddle player Paddy Glackin is from Dublin. His father\, Tom\, was from County Donegal and was a noted fiddler who had a significant influence on Paddy’s style. Paddy has also been inspired by John Doherty\, the Donegal travelling fiddle player and by others such as  John Kelly\, Tommy Potts and Pádraig O’Keeffe. Paddy was senior all-Ireland champion fiddle player at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann at age nineteen. He was a member of the traditional music group ‘Seachtar’ and then of ‘The Bothy Band’ in the 1970s. He was also a member of ‘Ceoltóirí Laighean’ recording two albums with them.  Having spent some time as Traditional Music Officer with the Arts Council\, he moved to broadcasting with RTÉ.  Although his preference is for solo playing\, he has joined forces with numerous musicians such as Paddy Keenan\, Dónal Lunny\, Robbie Hannan and Mícheál Ó Domhnaill and has also recorded with John Cage and Jolyon Jackson. His first solo album ‘Glackin: Ceol ar an bhFidil’  was released in 1977 and he was the recipient of the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Musician of the Year award in 2022. Paddy was awarded an honorary Doctorate from UCD in 2022. \nTickets available at www.eventbrite.ie/ URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harp-sessions-at-the-sugar-club-una-monaghan-eanna-monaghan-paddy-glackin/ LOCATION:The Sugar Club\, 8 Leeson Street Lower\, Dublin\, D02 ET97\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Una_Monaghan_Eanna_Monaghan_Paddy_Glackin_page_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250813T155858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T165739Z UID:20499-1758067200-1758153599@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:The Ploughing Championships DESCRIPTION:The Triad Harp Trio: Rachel Duffy\, Fiona Gryson and Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill \nAll three harpers will be performing throughout the day and will be facilitating ‘Hands on Harps’ where attendees will have the opportunity to try out the harp. We will be set up in the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport Marquee on Wednesday September 17th. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/the-ploughing-championships/ LOCATION:Screggan\, Screggan\, Tullamore\, Co. Offaly\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Triad-trio-e1755622606282.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250914T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250819T110132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101253Z UID:20591-1757869200-1757876400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo at The Linenhall Castlebar DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of music that brings together some of Ireland’s finest harpers in a celebration of tradition\, creativity\, and connection. Experience the artistry of Mayo’s own Gráinne Hambly alongside Aisling Lyons\, Gráinne Meyer\, Cormac de Barra\, and Michael Rooney\, joined by Castlebar favourites\, the Music Generation Harp Collective. Together they will create a vibrant blend of sound\, tradition\, and creative exchange\, highlighting the harp as a living symbol of connection. \nDate: Sunday 14th September\nTime: 5:00pm\nVenue: The Linenhall Arts Centre\, Castlebar URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-an-chruit-bheo-at-the-linenhall-castlebar/ LOCATION:Linenhall Arts Centre\, Linenall Street\, Knockthomas\, Castlebar\, Co. Mayo\, F23 AN24\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Harps-Alive-Linenhall-artists.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250913T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250913T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250818T153921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101343Z UID:20581-1757773800-1757777400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Hugh Higgins: A Mayo Harper and his Music with harper Laoise Kelly DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed harper Laoise Kelly for an afternoon exploring the life and legacy of Hugh Higgins\, the blind harper from County Mayo who was one of eleven harpers to perform at the landmark 1792 Belfast Harp Festival. In this lecture\, Laoise Kelly sheds light on Higgins’ musical style\, his place within the harping tradition\, and the tunes attributed to him in the early collections of Edward Bunting\, who transcribed many of the tunes performed at the festival. This is a rare opportunity to delve into the story of one of Ireland’s tradition-bearers\, brought to life and performed by one of today’s most celebrated harpers. \nDate: 13th September\nTime: 2:30pm – 3:30pm\nVenue: Joly Theatre\, National Library of Ireland URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/hugh-higgins-a-mayo-harper-and-his-music-with-harper-laoise-kelly/ LOCATION:National Library of Ireland\, Kildare Street\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-18-at-16-35-28-Context-The-Great-Harp-Festival-Belfast-1792.-Library-Catalog-1-e1755531505195.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250911T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251005T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250901T185344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T145147Z UID:20661-1757548800-1759622400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Reverb by Luail\, featuring Lisa Canny DESCRIPTION:Movement and melody collide in an electrifying celebration of legacy\, live music\, and movement by choreographer Sarah Golding with music by multi-instrumentalist Lisa Canny. This high-energy performance combines powerful physicality with spellbinding vocals and composition\, exploring the ways in which our actions ripple through time and leave their mark. \nWith Canny’s signature mix of traditional and modern sounds driving the dancers\, every beat tells a powerful story\, blending past and present in a raw\, emotional experience. Get ready for a performance where rhythm lives\, tradition breathes\, and every moment and movement resonates. \nChoreography: Sarah Golding\nCast: Luail Company Dancers\nComposer: Lisa Canny\nMusicians: Josh Sampson\, Laura Doherty & Lisa Canny\nStage Design: Katie Davenport\nLighting Design: Ciaran Bagnall\nCostume Design: Laura Fajardo Castro \n\nTOUR DATES \n\n\n\n\n11th September 2025 – Civic Theatre\, Tallaght\n\n\n12th September 2025 – Civic Theatre\, Tallaght\n\n\n17th September 2025 – The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre\, Armagh\n\n\n19th September 2025 – An Táin Arts Centre\, Dundalk\n\n\n22nd September 2025 – Backstage Theatre\, Longford\n\n\n24th September 2025 – Riverbank Arts Centre\, Newbridge\n\n\n30th September 2025 – Hawk’s Well Theatre\, Sligo\n\n\n02nd October 2025 – The Linenhall Arts Centre\, Castlebar\n\n\n10th October 2025 – Lime Tree Theatre\, Limerick Presented by Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/reverb-by-luail-featuring-lisa-canny-8/ LOCATION:Multiple Locations CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SECOND-IMAGE-scaled-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250813T164303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T110408Z UID:20521-1757116800-1757721599@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo DESCRIPTION:Harps Alive| An Chruit Bheo takes place Sept 6-14th in Limerick\, Tralee\, Castlebar\, Dublin and Wexford. \nSept 8th – 14th\nHarp exchange between Coolcappa National School Limerick and St Johnʼs Parochial School Tralee with harper Niamh OʼBrien \nTry your Hand on Harps; harper Fiana Ní Chonaill in partnership with Irish Chamber Orchestra Music Education project at St. Mary’s Limerick and Southhill \nHands on Harps with Luke Webb at Various schools in North Dublin Shools \nHarping Fun: A Harp\, Storytelling\, Drama and Singing Workshop for children with Sharon Carroll at Loreto Primary School Wexford. \nSaturday 6th Sept\nTry your Hand on Early Irish Harp with Eibhlis Ní Riordáinat Pearse St Library and Greystones Library.\n \nSaturday 13th Sept\nHugh Higgins: A Mayo Harper and his Music by harper Laoise Kelly at National Library of Ireland.\n \nSunday 14th Sept at Linen Hall Art Centre\, Castlebar \nHarps Alive|An Chruit Bheo: Music Generation Harp Collective together with renowned harpers\, Michael Rooney\, Gráinne Hambly\, Gráinne Meyer\, Cormac de Barra and Aisling Lyons \nSaturday 20th Sept in the Sugar Club \nSugar Club Harp Sessions: Úna Monaghan\, Éanna Monaghan and Paddy Glackin in concert. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-festival-south/ LOCATION:Co Clare CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Harps-Alive-South-2025-image-newsletter-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250829T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250831T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250813T160601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T161910Z UID:20504-1756494000-1756598400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Electric Picnic DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be programming three nights of our foremost harpers at Electric Picnic – a first for Harp Ireland. \nBe sure to join us at Croí\, Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August\, 7pm – 12am. \n  \n\n\n\nDAY\nTIME\nARTIST\n\n\nFriday 29th Aug\n7pm – 7.40pm\nJennifer Leahy\n\n\n\n8pm – 8.40pm\nLuke Webb\n\n\n\n9pm – 9.40pm\nNiamh O’Brien\n\n\n\n10pm – 10.40pm\nAisling Lyons\n\n\n\n11pm – 12am\nAlannah Thornburgh \nSéamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta\n\n\nSaturday Aug 30th\n7pm – 7.40pm\nCatriona Cannon and Kathleen Loughnane\n\n\n\n8pm – 8.40pm\nDonnchadh Hughes\n\n\n\n9 – 9.40pm\nÚna Ní Fhlannagáin\n\n\n\n10 – 10.40pm\nMichelle Mulcahy\n\n\n\n11pm – 12am\nCormac De Barra \nAnne-Marie O’Farrell\n\n\nSunday 31st Aug\n7pm – 7.40pm\nEilis Lavelle\n\n\n\n8pm – 8.40pm\nGráinne Hambly\n\n\n\n9pm – 9.40pm\nColm McGonigle\n\n\n\n10pm – 10.40pm\nDeirdre Granville\n\n\n\n11pm – 12am\nSiobhán Buckley (MG Laois)\, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla (MG Louth)\, \nGráinne Hambly (MG Mayo)\,  \nJill Devlin (MG Waterford)\,  \nRachel Duffy  URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/electric-picnic/ LOCATION:Stradbally\, Laois\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ep-e1755101937546.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250824T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250716T130909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T095408Z UID:20372-1756038600-1756054800@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps for Heritage: Sharing the Tunes DESCRIPTION:Experience Irish music and dance live and take part in a fun and family-friendly afternoon with Irish harpers and their friends. Join Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland in the beautiful surroundings of Muckross Schoolhouse. Try your hand at playing  the harp – no experience needed and all are welcome! Hear tips of the trade from harpmaker Tim O’Carroll and listen to harpers\, pipers and whistle players as they share stories about their earliest musical memories – how they learned\, how tunes are passed down from generation to generation and how musicians make them their own. The afternoon finishes  with a concert from Ireland’s finest harpers and musicians\, including Irish harpers Kathleen Loughnane\, Catríona Cannon and Deirdre Granville with Cormac Cannon (uilleann pipes)\, Aoife Granville (flute)\, Seán Ryan (whistle) and Caitríona Finnegan (cello). \nVenue: Muckross Schoolhouse\, Muckross House\, Killarney National Park\, Co. Kerry\, V93 CK73\nDate: Sunday 24th August\, 12.30-5pm \nProgrammme\n12.30-1.30pm Hands on Harps – Have a Go!\n1.45-2.30pm Crafting a Harp with Tim O’Carroll.\n2.45-3.30pm Delving Deeply:  Musicians chat about how they pass tunes from generation to generation\n3.45pm Concert Harps for Heritage 2025: Sharing the Tunes \nAdmission free\, register here. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-for-heritage-sharing-the-tunes-at-muckross/ LOCATION:Muckross Schoolhouse\, Muckross Schoolhouse\, The National Park\, Dromyrourk\, Killarney\, Co. Kerry CATEGORIES:Concert,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Muckross-Artists-collage.jpg GEO:52.0180696;-9.5041358 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Muckross Schoolhouse Muckross Schoolhouse The National Park Dromyrourk Killarney Co. Kerry;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Muckross Schoolhouse\, The National Park\, Dromyrourk\, Killarney:geo:-9.5041358,52.0180696 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250823T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250813T154717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T104615Z UID:20487-1755964800-1755968400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Dublin City Fleadh DESCRIPTION:Catch our harp performance on 4-5pm August 23rd at Puball Éigse at Dublin City Fleadh with harpers Luke Webb\, Rachael Dooley\, Emer Ní Scolaí\, and Cormac De Barra. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/dublin-city-fleadh/ LOCATION:Puball Éigse\, Smithfield Square\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WO-DCC-Dublin-City-Fleadh25_1200x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250803T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250326T133828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T031814Z UID:18308-1754233200-1754233200@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Music on the Farm Concerts Scott Flanigan (piano) & Gráinne Meyer (harp) DESCRIPTION:What happens when two different musical worlds collide? Jazz pianist Scott Flanigan and traditional harpist Gráinne Meyer come together to explore what happens when jazz meets trad! \nHarpist and Pianist Gráinne Meyer has recently completed a postgraduate diploma in classical and Irish traditional music at the TU Dublin conservatoire of music\, receiving tuition from Clíona Doris\, Denise Kelly and Gráinne Hambly. She previously received an honours music degree from the University of York\, where she was awarded the Thomas Beecham scholarship. \nScott Flanigan is one of the foremost keyboard players in Ireland. He performs regularly across the United Kingdom\, Ireland\, France and Germany\, and has recently performed with Van Morrison\, the Ulster Orchestra\, Larry Coryell\, Jean Toussaint\, Jim Mullen and Linley Hamilton. As a leader\, Scott successfully tours his own contemporary piano trio\, as well as a hard-swinging organ quartet. He also runs the successful Scott’s Jazz Club in East Belfast\, a weekly jazz club bringing the best in Irish jazz to local audiences. \nBe prepared to be transported on a journey through time and culture\, where Irish melodies meld with the spontaneity of jazz improvisation. Join us for an afternoon of unparalleled harmony as these two remarkable instruments intertwine\, creating a unique and mesmerizing musical experience! \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-scott-flanigan-piano-grainne-meyer-harp/ LOCATION:Cornstown House Farm\, Cornstown\, Ashbourne\, Meath\, A84 N512 CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cornstown-House.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250801T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250801T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250611T173933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T174059Z UID:19844-1754082000-1754087400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Together DESCRIPTION:Harps Together Concert at the O’Carolan Harp Festival\, Keadue\nCormac de Barra & Anne-Marie O’Farrell\, Laoise Kelly\, and local Roscommon harpers.\nFriday 1 August\, 9pm \nSt Ronan’s Hall\, Keadue \nTickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ocarolanharpfestival/1688825 URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-together/ LOCATION:St. Ronan’s Hall\, Keadew West\, County Roscommon\, Keadue\, Co. Roscommon\, F52 N928\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Harps-Keadue-for-homepage-slider-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250218T080938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T031219Z UID:17856-1753660800-1754092799@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Belfast Tradfest DESCRIPTION:Belfast TradFest includes a variety of events for all ages including masterclasses\, concerts\, talks\, lectures\, sessions\, céilís\, solo highland piping competition\, festival clubs & more. \nThis year’s festival includes Harp Workshops by Catriona McKay\, Gráinne Hambly & Ciara Ní Tháth. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/belfast-tradfest-2/ LOCATION:Belfast\, Co Antrim CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Belfast-Trad-Fest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250409T185007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T025807Z UID:18339-1752364800-1752969599@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Janet Harbison Donegal Ireland Harp Summer School Week 3 DESCRIPTION:June 1 – 7 & July 6 -12: ADULTS ONLY \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Adult Only weeks are for players over the age of 18\, of all levels and abilities – featuring a week of training\, fun and friendship on the magnificent Donegall coast and town of Dungloe. The focus is on ‘social playing’ where everybody is included without pressure or stress. The more novice players just play less notes (!) and the detail is added as you advance your skills. Daily tuition is given in large and small groups\, workshops\, lectures\, concerts\, sessions and local trips out – in a full programme of group oral training with exceptional interaction with local musicians. \nWhat’s included \n\n5 days of Summer School training from 9.30am to 3.30pm (9.30am – 12.45pm Wednesday\, and 10am-5pm on Friday)\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures\, sessions\nLunches (for all foody needs – vegans and vegetarians included) and supper on arrival Sunday evening (June 8 or July 13). Other evenings we eat out or cook in (this cost not included)\nA book of tunes covered on the course and a music shop to explore for more\nA mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal\nAccommodation for 6 nights (from Sunday 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)\n\nCourse Price (per person)\n€1\,300 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13 – 19: ADULTS\, TEENS & TEACHERS\nADULTS and TEENS \nThis course is for adults and teenagers (from age 12 upwards)\, of all standards and musical backgrounds. Tuition is in large and small group classes (there’s a max of 8 players on any course) – and in ‘practice periods’ there is lots of individual assistance from the teachers on the teacher’s course (which runs alongside the summer-school). \nThe course content embraces all you need to flourish as a performer and social player – from ‘technical workshops’ to warm-up for improved agility and chord-skills\, and a brace of tunes at all player-levels so all can participate in social play (in ‘the session’). There are activities\, concerts or sessions every evening and a half day on Wednesday (or Thursday if the weather is poor) when we take a half day trip out to the island of Arannmore\, the magnificent Glenveigh National Park and Nature Reserve or a walk up Mount Errigal\, Donegal’s legendary mountain. \nTeens are fully supervised at all times both at the Summer School Centre and ‘out and about’. In the evenings they will join Janet and her assistant for dinner (and in advance of the course\, Janet will discuss with the parents/guardians about ‘dinner accounts’ if preferred to the teen’s financial independence). Janet is fully qualified in Child Safeguarding and Protection and will act ‘in loco parentis’ assuring parents of fully responsible management. \nClasses run 9.30 – 3pm daily except for Friday when we start at 10am and finish at 5pm. \nAccommodated participants \nArrive Sunday from 2pm – Depart Saturday after breakfast\nJoin us for supper on Sunday evening at 8.30pm or on Monday Morning at 9.30 \nADULTS course and inclusions \n\n5 days of Summer School training\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures etc\nTraining book of tunes covered\nSupper on Sunday\, lunches Monday-Friday\, Coffee\, Tea breaks (Evenings we eat out or self-cater. This cost not included)\n6 nights accommodation in Twin or Double ensuite bedrooms in homely\, fully equipped holiday cottages with starter breakfast supplies\n\nCourse Price (for one)\n€1\,300 per person \nCourse Price (for two sharing accommodation)\n€1\,200 each \nPlus-ones sharing (& not Harping)\n€300 \nTEENS course and inclusions \n\n5 days of Summer School training\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures etc\nTraining book of tunes covered\nTea / coffee / juice breaks\nSupper on Sunday\, lunches Monday-Friday\, Coffee\, Tea breaks (Evenings we eat out or self-cater – this cost not included)\n6 Nights accommodation in Twin or Double ensuite bedrooms in homely\, fully equipped holiday cottages with breakfast\nFull supervision by Janet and her assistant\n\nCourse Price (per person in shared or single room)\n€850 \nTEACHERS \nArrive Saturday evening (June 7th or July 12th) or before 11am on Sunday morning early (June 8th or July 13th ).  This course runs alongside the regular summer school for Adults and Teens (who start on Monday morning) so you have teaching to observe and students to practise with. Your training is intense but guaranteed to be enriching\, informative and rewarding. \nWhats included \n\n14 hours of Teacher Training\, 10 hours of Teaching Practise and inclusion in the 5-day summer-school classes\nAll training materials and sample books\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures\, sessions\nLunches (for all foody needs – vegans and vegetarians included) and supper on Sunday evening (June 8 or July 13). All other evenings we eat out or cook in (this cost not included)\nA mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal\n7 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)\n\nCourse Price (per person)\n€1\,550 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Course Venue\nOn the Wild Atlantic Way (coast) and just 5 minutes walk from Dungloe town centre\, our summer school venue is in the Fairgreen Holiday Cottages village. All rooms are ensuite with twin or double beds (which are also booked for single occupation). The cottages have sitting rooms and fully equipped kitchens (so people can choose how they wish to have their evening meals – cooking in or eating out!) Lunches are provided with the courses. (Local children on weeks 2 & 4 are invited to bring packed lunches.) \nAfternoon Options\nFor walks\, swims\, exploring\, shopping\, relaxing\, practising – Dungloe is a wonderful Donegal town with lots to offer. Closely located to Glenveagh National Park and Mount Errigal\, Donegal’s most spectacular mountain surrounded by an exceptional area of natural beauty and nature conservation\, and there is a superb range of walks for everyone from seasoned hikers to leisurely wanderers. On Wednesday\, we have an afternoon off to take a trip to the park\, or the mountain\, or a boat trip to the island of Arranmore with dolphin and whale spotting with seabirds and sandy beaches. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/janet-harbison-donegal-ireland-harp-summer-schools-2-2/2025-07-13/ LOCATION:Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DOnegal-Summer-School-Event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250706T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250706T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250326T133448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T031930Z UID:18306-1751814000-1751814000@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Music on the Farm Concerts - Harp Ensemble Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Harp Ensemble Extravaganza \nJoin us for a fun afternoon of harp ensemble music performing a variety of Irish traditional\, folk and classical repertoire! \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-harp-ensemble-extravaganza/ LOCATION:Cornstown House Farm\, Cornstown\, Ashbourne\, Meath\, A84 N512 CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cornstown-House.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250409T184847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T025624Z UID:18336-1751760000-1752364799@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Janet Harbison Donegal Ireland Harp Summer School Week 2 DESCRIPTION:June 1 – 7 & July 6 -12: ADULTS ONLY\nThe Adult Only weeks are for players over the age of 18\, of all levels and abilities – featuring a week of training\, fun and friendship on the magnificent Donegall coast and town of Dungloe. The focus is on ‘social playing’ where everybody is included without pressure or stress. The more novice players just play less notes (!) and the detail is added as you advance your skills. Daily tuition is given in large and small groups\, workshops\, lectures\, concerts\, sessions and local trips out – in a full programme of group oral training with exceptional interaction with local musicians. \nWhat’s included \n\n5 days of Summer School training from 9.30am to 3.30pm (9.30am – 12.45pm Wednesday\, and 10am-5pm on Friday)\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures\, sessions\nLunches (for all foody needs – vegans and vegetarians included) and supper on arrival Sunday evening (June 8 or July 13). Other evenings we eat out or cook in (this cost not included)\nA book of tunes covered on the course and a music shop to explore for more\nA mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal\nAccommodation for 6 nights (from Sunday 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)\n\nCourse Price (per person)\n€1\,300 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13 – 19: ADULTS\, TEENS & TEACHERS\nADULTS and TEENS \nThis course is for adults and teenagers (from age 12 upwards)\, of all standards and musical backgrounds. Tuition is in large and small group classes (there’s a max of 8 players on any course) – and in ‘practice periods’ there is lots of individual assistance from the teachers on the teacher’s course (which runs alongside the summer-school). \nThe course content embraces all you need to flourish as a performer and social player – from ‘technical workshops’ to warm-up for improved agility and chord-skills\, and a brace of tunes at all player-levels so all can participate in social play (in ‘the session’). There are activities\, concerts or sessions every evening and a half day on Wednesday (or Thursday if the weather is poor) when we take a half day trip out to the island of Arannmore\, the magnificent Glenveigh National Park and Nature Reserve or a walk up Mount Errigal\, Donegal’s legendary mountain. \nTeens are fully supervised at all times both at the Summer School Centre and ‘out and about’. In the evenings they will join Janet and her assistant for dinner (and in advance of the course\, Janet will discuss with the parents/guardians about ‘dinner accounts’ if preferred to the teen’s financial independence). Janet is fully qualified in Child Safeguarding and Protection and will act ‘in loco parentis’ assuring parents of fully responsible management. \nClasses run 9.30 – 3pm daily except for Friday when we start at 10am and finish at 5pm. \nAccommodated participants \nArrive Sunday from 2pm – Depart Saturday after breakfast\nJoin us for supper on Sunday evening at 8.30pm or on Monday Morning at 9.30 \nADULTS course and inclusions \n\n5 days of Summer School training\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures etc\nTraining book of tunes covered\nSupper on Sunday\, lunches Monday-Friday\, Coffee\, Tea breaks (Evenings we eat out or self-cater. This cost not included)\n6 nights accommodation in Twin or Double ensuite bedrooms in homely\, fully equipped holiday cottages with starter breakfast supplies\n\nCourse Price (for one)\n€1\,300 per person \nCourse Price (for two sharing accommodation)\n€1\,200 each \nPlus-ones sharing (& not Harping)\n€300 \nTEENS course and inclusions \n\n5 days of Summer School training\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures etc\nTraining book of tunes covered\nTea / coffee / juice breaks\nSupper on Sunday\, lunches Monday-Friday\, Coffee\, Tea breaks (Evenings we eat out or self-cater – this cost not included)\n6 Nights accommodation in Twin or Double ensuite bedrooms in homely\, fully equipped holiday cottages with breakfast\nFull supervision by Janet and her assistant\n\nCourse Price (per person in shared or single room)\n€850 \nTEACHERS \nArrive Saturday evening (June 7th or July 12th) or before 11am on Sunday morning early (June 8th or July 13th ).  This course runs alongside the regular summer school for Adults and Teens (who start on Monday morning) so you have teaching to observe and students to practise with. Your training is intense but guaranteed to be enriching\, informative and rewarding. \nWhats included \n\n14 hours of Teacher Training\, 10 hours of Teaching Practise and inclusion in the 5-day summer-school classes\nAll training materials and sample books\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures\, sessions\nLunches (for all foody needs – vegans and vegetarians included) and supper on Sunday evening (June 8 or July 13). All other evenings we eat out or cook in (this cost not included)\nA mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal\n7 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)\n\nCourse Price (per person)\n€1\,550 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Course Venue\nOn the Wild Atlantic Way (coast) and just 5 minutes walk from Dungloe town centre\, our summer school venue is in the Fairgreen Holiday Cottages village. All rooms are ensuite with twin or double beds (which are also booked for single occupation). The cottages have sitting rooms and fully equipped kitchens (so people can choose how they wish to have their evening meals – cooking in or eating out!) Lunches are provided with the courses. (Local children on weeks 2 & 4 are invited to bring packed lunches.) \nAfternoon Options\nFor walks\, swims\, exploring\, shopping\, relaxing\, practising – Dungloe is a wonderful Donegal town with lots to offer. Closely located to Glenveagh National Park and Mount Errigal\, Donegal’s most spectacular mountain surrounded by an exceptional area of natural beauty and nature conservation\, and there is a superb range of walks for everyone from seasoned hikers to leisurely wanderers. On Wednesday\, we have an afternoon off to take a trip to the park\, or the mountain\, or a boat trip to the island of Arranmore with dolphin and whale spotting with seabirds and sandy beaches. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/janet-harbison-donegal-ireland-harp-summer-schools-2/2025-07-06/ LOCATION:Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DOnegal-Summer-School-Event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250218T080301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T024724Z UID:17854-1751673600-1752451199@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy 2025 DESCRIPTION:Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\, The Willie Clancy Summer School\, a major traditional Irish music\, song and dance event held annually in Miltown Malbay\, County Clare\, Ireland with instrument and dance classes\, lectures\, workshops\, recitals and céilithe all through the week. \nCruit Éireann | Harp Ireland\, in partnership with Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\, is pleased to sponsor two harpers to attend the Willie Clancy Summer School to support the rapidly growing interest in Irish harping at Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy; the week-long traditional music summer school in Milltown Malbay\, Co. Clare\, taking place this year between 5th and 13th of July. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/scoil-samhraidh-willie-clancy-2025/ LOCATION:Miltown Malbay\, Miltown Malbay\, Co Clare\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Harpers-at-Willie-Clancy.jpg GEO:52.8562013;9.4007763 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Miltown Malbay Miltown Malbay Co Clare Ireland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Miltown Malbay\, Co Clare:geo:9.4007763,52.8562013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250629T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250629T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250614T150508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T184936Z UID:19954-1751209200-1751209200@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Live at Rathfarnham Castle DESCRIPTION:Live at Rathfarnham Castle\nRuth O’Hara (harp) and Martina Rosaria O’Connell (flute)\n29 June 2025\nEnjoy an afternoon of exquisite French music including renowned works by Fauré\, Debussy and Saint-Saëns. \nBook on eventbrite\, Free admission\, booking essential.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1399305232619 \n\nProgramme:\n\nSicilienne Op. 78 – Fauré\nBerceuse – ‘Dolly Suite’ – Fauré\nArabesque No. 1 – Debussy\nLa Fille aux Cheveux de Lin – Debussy\nClair de Lune\, (solo harp) – ‘Suite Bergamasque’- Debussy\nSyrinx\, (solo flute) – Debussy\nEn Bateau – ‘Petite Suite’ – Debussy\nRomance Op. 37 – Saint-Saëns URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/live-at-rathfarnham-castle/ LOCATION:Rathfarnham Castle\, Dublin\, D14 K3T6 CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Live-at-Rathfarnham-Castle-for-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250629T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20241128T161724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T104239Z UID:17431-1751184000-1751648400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:An Chúirt Cruitireachta | Harp Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Cairde na Cruite International Harp Festival \nSunday 29th June – Friday 4th July 2025.\nCruit Éireann|Harp Ireland\, in partnership with Cairde na Cruite\, is pleased to sponsor two harpers a grant of €200 each towards An Chúirt Chruitireachta\, the International Festival for Irish Harp in An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Co Louth. This five-day annual harp festival provides a unique opportunity for harpers to gain expert tuition from a range of internationally renowned harpers\, immerse themselves within the tradition and meet and socialise with other harpers. Find out more here.  \nBook here. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/an-chuirt-cruitireachta-2025/ LOCATION:An Grianán\, Termonfechin\, Louth CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/An-Chuirt-Chruitireachta-Event-image.jpg GEO:53.7610139;-6.2718432 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=An Grianán Termonfechin Louth;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Termonfechin:geo:-6.2718432,53.7610139 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250409T185316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T110502Z UID:20062-1750636800-1751241599@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Janet Harbison Donegal Ireland Harp Summer School Week 1 DESCRIPTION:June 1 – 7 & July 6 -12: ADULTS ONLY\nThe Adult Only weeks are for players over the age of 18\, of all levels and abilities – featuring a week of training\, fun and friendship on the magnificent Donegall coast and town of Dungloe. The focus is on ‘social playing’ where everybody is included without pressure or stress. The more novice players just play less notes (!) and the detail is added as you advance your skills. Daily tuition is given in large and small groups\, workshops\, lectures\, concerts\, sessions and local trips out – in a full programme of group oral training with exceptional interaction with local musicians. \nWhat’s included \n\n5 days of Summer School training from 9.30am to 3.30pm (9.30am – 12.45pm Wednesday\, and 10am-5pm on Friday)\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures\, sessions\nLunches (for all foody needs – vegans and vegetarians included) and supper on arrival Sunday evening (June 8 or July 13). Other evenings we eat out or cook in (this cost not included)\nA book of tunes covered on the course and a music shop to explore for more\nA mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal\nAccommodation for 6 nights (from Sunday 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)\n\nCourse Price (per person)\n€1\,300 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 13 – 19: ADULTS\, TEENS & TEACHERS\nADULTS and TEENS \nThis course is for adults and teenagers (from age 12 upwards)\, of all standards and musical backgrounds. Tuition is in large and small group classes (there’s a max of 8 players on any course) – and in ‘practice periods’ there is lots of individual assistance from the teachers on the teacher’s course (which runs alongside the summer-school). \nThe course content embraces all you need to flourish as a performer and social player – from ‘technical workshops’ to warm-up for improved agility and chord-skills\, and a brace of tunes at all player-levels so all can participate in social play (in ‘the session’). There are activities\, concerts or sessions every evening and a half day on Wednesday (or Thursday if the weather is poor) when we take a half day trip out to the island of Arannmore\, the magnificent Glenveigh National Park and Nature Reserve or a walk up Mount Errigal\, Donegal’s legendary mountain. \nTeens are fully supervised at all times both at the Summer School Centre and ‘out and about’. In the evenings they will join Janet and her assistant for dinner (and in advance of the course\, Janet will discuss with the parents/guardians about ‘dinner accounts’ if preferred to the teen’s financial independence). Janet is fully qualified in Child Safeguarding and Protection and will act ‘in loco parentis’ assuring parents of fully responsible management. \nClasses run 9.30 – 3pm daily except for Friday when we start at 10am and finish at 5pm. \nAccommodated participants \nArrive Sunday from 2pm – Depart Saturday after breakfast\nJoin us for supper on Sunday evening at 8.30pm or on Monday Morning at 9.30 \nADULTS course and inclusions \n\n5 days of Summer School training\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures etc\nTraining book of tunes covered\nSupper on Sunday\, lunches Monday-Friday\, Coffee\, Tea breaks (Evenings we eat out or self-cater. This cost not included)\n6 nights accommodation in Twin or Double ensuite bedrooms in homely\, fully equipped holiday cottages with starter breakfast supplies\n\nCourse Price (for one)\n€1\,300 per person \nCourse Price (for two sharing accommodation)\n€1\,200 each \nPlus-ones sharing (& not Harping)\n€300 \nTEENS course and inclusions \n\n5 days of Summer School training\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures etc\nTraining book of tunes covered\nTea / coffee / juice breaks\nSupper on Sunday\, lunches Monday-Friday\, Coffee\, Tea breaks (Evenings we eat out or self-cater – this cost not included)\n6 Nights accommodation in Twin or Double ensuite bedrooms in homely\, fully equipped holiday cottages with breakfast\nFull supervision by Janet and her assistant\n\nCourse Price (per person in shared or single room)\n€850 \nTEACHERS \nArrive Saturday evening (June 7th or July 12th) or before 11am on Sunday morning early (June 8th or July 13th ).  This course runs alongside the regular summer school for Adults and Teens (who start on Monday morning) so you have teaching to observe and students to practise with. Your training is intense but guaranteed to be enriching\, informative and rewarding. \nWhats included \n\n14 hours of Teacher Training\, 10 hours of Teaching Practise and inclusion in the 5-day summer-school classes\nAll training materials and sample books\nAll evening activities\, concerts\, lectures\, sessions\nLunches (for all foody needs – vegans and vegetarians included) and supper on Sunday evening (June 8 or July 13). All other evenings we eat out or cook in (this cost not included)\nA mid-week trip out to Glenveigh National Park\, Arranmore Island or Mount Errigal\n7 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)\n\nCourse Price (per person)\n€1\,550 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Course Venue\nOn the Wild Atlantic Way (coast) and just 5 minutes walk from Dungloe town centre\, our summer school venue is in the Fairgreen Holiday Cottages village. All rooms are ensuite with twin or double beds (which are also booked for single occupation). The cottages have sitting rooms and fully equipped kitchens (so people can choose how they wish to have their evening meals – cooking in or eating out!) Lunches are provided with the courses. (Local children on weeks 2 & 4 are invited to bring packed lunches.) \nAfternoon Options\nFor walks\, swims\, exploring\, shopping\, relaxing\, practising – Dungloe is a wonderful Donegal town with lots to offer. Closely located to Glenveagh National Park and Mount Errigal\, Donegal’s most spectacular mountain surrounded by an exceptional area of natural beauty and nature conservation\, and there is a superb range of walks for everyone from seasoned hikers to leisurely wanderers. On Wednesday\, we have an afternoon off to take a trip to the park\, or the mountain\, or a boat trip to the island of Arranmore with dolphin and whale spotting with seabirds and sandy beaches. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/janet-harbison-donegal-ireland-harp-summer-schools-2-2-2/2025-06-23/ LOCATION:Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Dungloe\, Co. Donegal\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DOnegal-Summer-School-Event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250409T191824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T023528Z UID:18349-1750377600-1750636799@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Cornelius Lyons Harp Summer School DESCRIPTION:Join us at Teach Siamsa Finuge (V92 WE22) for a weekend of inspiring harp classes\, talks\, informal sessions and concerts. This weekend\, led by renowned harpist Janet Harbison\, is perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of the Irish harp tradition\, refine their technical and interpretative skills\, and engage with the story of a North Kerry harper whose legacy is being brought home. \nLimited places are available – book now!\nFor more info & bookings contact teachsiamsafinuge@gmail.com \nCornelius Lyons\, a native of Rattoo\, County Kerry\, was a household harper to the Earl of Antrim at the turn of the 18th century. His most famous composition is Miss Hamilton. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/cornelius-lyons-harp-summer-school/ LOCATION:Teach Siamsa Finuge\, Co. Kerry\, V92WE22\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert,Lectures,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Cornelius-Lyons-Summer-School-Event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T162516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T104523Z UID:18602-1749929400-1749936600@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Connecting Harps Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spellbinding evening of music and poetry in the atmospheric setting of St George’s Church. Connecting Harps brings together some of Ireland’s most celebrated harpers and musicians in a unique celebration of tradition\, creativity and connection. \nExperience the lyrical beauty of poetry and harp with Aisling Lyons and Moya Cannon\, the masterful harping of Michael Rooney\, and compelling performances from Gráinne Hambly\, Aisling Lyons\, Gráinne Meyer and Cormac de Barra. Rounding out the programme are the much-loved duo Zoë Conway and John McIntyre\, known for their dynamic fusion of traditional fiddle\, voice\, and guitar. \nConnecting Harps offers a rich tapestry of sound\, tradition\, and creative dialogue – celebrating the harp as a living symbol of creative connection. \nVenue: St George’s Belfast\nDate: Saturday 14th June 7:30pm\nTickets £15/€18 (cons. £10/€12) at eventbrite.ie \n  URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-connecting-harps-concert/ LOCATION:St. George’s Church\, 105 High St\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT1 2AG\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Connecting-Harps-2-e1755102687230.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T162325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T104323Z UID:18600-1749915000-1749920400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Manifestation at the Assembly Rooms DESCRIPTION:Save the Assembly Rooms\nThe Assembly Rooms is the oldest public building in Belfast\, dating back to 1769. It lay at the centre of eighteenth century social life. It was here that the celebrated Assembly of Harpers took place in 1792. Join our ‘Manifestation’ to preserve the Assembly Rooms and to secure them for public use as a facility for arts and heritage purposes and for other community uses.\nVenue: The Assembly Rooms\, Waring Street\nDate: Saturday 14th June\, 3:30 – 4.00pm \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-manifestation-at-the-assembly-rooms/ LOCATION:Assembly Rooms\, Belfast\, Waring Street\, Belfast\, BT1 2DX\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Festival,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Manifestation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T162014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101729Z UID:18596-1749900600-1749906000@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Advanced Irish Harp Workshop with Michael Rooney DESCRIPTION:Michael Rooney is a highly acclaimed composer and harpist\, recognized for his extraordinary contributions to Irish traditional music. Known for his deep understanding of the harp and as a composer of large-scale orchestral suites. Michael has composed several celebrated works and his mastery of the harp and his unique compositional style have earned him numerous awards\, including the TG4 Composer of the Year award in 2017.\nHe is a dedicated educator\, sharing his expertise and passion for the harp. \nVenue: The Duncairn\nDate: Saturday 14th June\, 11.30am\nAdm Free. Donations welcome.\nRegister online at eventbrite.ie. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-advanced-irish-harp-workshop-with-michael-rooney/ LOCATION:The Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts\, Duncairn Ave\, Belfast BT14 6BP\, Belfast\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Harps-Alive-Advanced-Michael-Rooney.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T161737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T104118Z UID:18593-1749900600-1749906000@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Early Irish Harp Workshop with Aoibheann Devlin DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn more about the early Irish harp\, or try out on a copy of an ancient Irish harp and be taught a tune? Join Aoibheann Devlin‘s workshop to hear this rare instrument being played and – if you sign up early enough – try out the early Irish harp in a hands-on beginners’ workshop. Harps will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nVenue: Cultúrlann MacAdam Ó Fiaich\nDate: Saturday 14th June 11.30am\nAdm Free. Donations welcome.\nRegister online at eventbrite.ie. \n  \n  URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-early-irish-harp-workshop-with-aoibheann-devlin/ LOCATION:Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Harps-Alive-Workshop-Aoibheann.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T161527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101907Z UID:18591-1749897000-1749902400@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Harp Workshop (Intermediate Level) with Sharon Carroll DESCRIPTION:Sharon Carroll is an experienced harp teacher and the Director of the Carroll School of Harp and Sonas Harp Ensemble in Newry. She is also a harp tutor for Music Generation Meath. She works with many budding young harpers to help them develop and grow as musicians. Her method of teaching allows pupils to gain confidence to perfect the skills required to play the most complicated pieces with ease and the utmost enjoyment. \nVenue: St Joseph’s Sailortown\nDate: Saturday 14th June 10.30am – 12.30pm\nAdm Free. Donations welcome.\nRegister online at eventbrite.ie. URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-harp-workshop-intermediate-level-with-sharon-carroll/ LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Church\, Sailortown\, 9 Princes Dock Street\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT1 3AA\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Harps-Alive-Sharon-Intermediate-Workshop-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T161256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101937Z UID:18589-1749843000-1749850200@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Harps North Concert DESCRIPTION:An enchanting evening of traditional and contemporary harp music at Harps North\, featuring acclaimed pedal harpist Rosie Murphy alongside leading traditional harpers Éilis Lavelle\, Colm McGonigle\, and Lauren O’Neill.\nThis unique concert celebrates the vibrant legacy and future of Irish harp music\, showcasing the distinct styles\, repertoires\, and collaborations of four exceptional artists. From the elegance of the concert harp to the rich textures of the Irish harp\, experience the diversity and depth of this ancient yet ever-evolving tradition.\nWhether you’re a seasoned harp enthusiast or a curious newcomer\, Harps North promises a moving musical journey through Ireland’s harp heritage. \nVenue: Rosemary Street First Presbyterian Church\nDate: Friday 13th June 7.30pm\nTickets £15/€18 (cons. £10/€12) at eventbrite.ie URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-harps-north-concert/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Harps-North-for-News.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T160951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T103853Z UID:18587-1749819600-1749823200@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Lecture DESCRIPTION:Lecture: Valentine Rennie – The Celebrated Professor of the Irish Harp.\nValentine Rennie\, a remarkable musician\, was one of the foremost entertainers of Georgian Ireland. Initially a student of the Irish Harp Society\, Rennie became the last great master harper of that institution. A relative of the Scottish poet Robert Burns\, he played for the King at the opening of Ireland’s first great concert hall. Valentine Rennie’s unique and fascinating life story will be shared by Belfast local historian Mark Doherty. \nVenue: Rosemary Street Church Hall\nDate: Friday 13th June\, 1pm – 2pm\nAdm Free. Donations welcome.\nRegister online at eventbrite.ie. \n  URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-lecture/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church 41 Rosemary Street Belfast BT1 1QB CATEGORIES:Festival,Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Harps-Alive-Mark-Doherty-Event-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213151 CREATED:20250515T160617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T103754Z UID:18585-1749808800-1749816000@www.harpireland.ie SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast | Harping Fun for all the Family with Sharon Carroll DESCRIPTION:Harper Sharon Carroll invites children to come along to be spellbound by enchanting harp sounds and intriguing stories. This is an hour out for all the family. You might even have a chance to try out a harp for yourself! \nVenue: Shankill Road Library\nDate: Friday 13th June 10am – 12pm\nAdm Free. Donations welcome.\nRegister online at eventbrite.ie \n  URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast-harping-fun-for-all-the-family-with-sharon-carroll/ LOCATION:Shankill Road Library\, 298-300 Shankill Road\, Belfast BT13 2BN CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.harpireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Harps-Alive-Family-Sharon-Carroll.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR