Harp Ireland

Harps Alive | Concert Harp Masterclass with Geraldine O'Doherty
2024-09-19 16:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Dublin) | TU DUBLIN, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, Dublin, D07 H6K8, Ireland
TU Dublin
Thursday 19th September, 4.30pm
Free Event | Registration Necessary
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Join one of Ireland’s leading exponents of pedal harp practice and Principal Harpist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Geraldine O’Doherty, as she guides you through its repertoire. Geraldine has premiered and recorded many works by Irish composers including John Buckley, Philip Martin, Eric Sweeney, Gerard Victory, James Wilson, Linda Buckley, Garrett Sholdice, Kevin O’Connell, Anslem McDonnell and Caterina Schembri. She also recorded five albums of new arrangements and transcriptions of music for violin, cello and harp with violinist David O’Doherty and cellist Moya O’Grady. Why not perform a solo piece, and spend time with her working through the music?

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TSEAC Singing Sessions with Séamus Ó Flatharta
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Main Street, Naul, Co. Dublin, K32 AY27, Ireland
Join The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre and our guest Séamus Ó Flatharta for a Singing Session at TSEAC where it’s all about the art of song.
Led by professional musicians, Dónal Kearney, Fergus Cahillane & Macdara Yeates, ‘TSEAC Singing Sessions’ is an informal session where all participants are encouraged to perform and share songs in a relaxed environment. Our guest hosts will do their best to accommodate all those who wish to sing within the time constraints, both on-site and on-line. Each month will also feature an invited special guest singer who will also take to the stage.
If singing isn’t for you and you prefer to just listen, why not come along, and enjoy some refreshments from The Cottage Café whilst you enjoy the music in our atmospheric, candlelit theatre, or join us online as we stream the session live on our social media channels for all to enjoy.
Tickets available here.

Boyne Tradfest
2024-09-20 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | Drogheda, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Boyne Tradfest returns to Drogheda on 20th-22nd September 2024.
Boyne Tradfest welcomes artists and visitors from across the country for an exciting weekend of traditional Irish music, song & dance.With over 35+ musicians performing as part of Boyne Tradfest, this exciting new festival promises to be a memorable one. There will be plenty of harp performances throughout their music sessions on the weekend, so be sure to check out their programme here.

Boyne Tradfest | Harp workshop with Michael Rooney
2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Olicer’s Community College, Rathmullan Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 D766, Ireland
Join Boyne Trafest for a lively workshop with the talented musician Michael Rooney! Michael Rooney is a prolific composer and is widely regarded as one of the foremost players of the traditional Irish harp.
Originally from Scotstown, Co. Monaghan and now a long time resident of County Sligo, Michael has composed 19 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). Michael was awarded the TG4 Composer of the Year in 2017.
An album of ‘The Macalla Suite’ was released in December 2016, performed by The Macalla Orchestra and recorded Live in Monaghan. He has recorded three CDs with flute player and wife June McCormack; ‘Tobar an Cheoil’, ‘Draíocht’ and ‘Land’s End’. He is also a member of Sligo’s Dartry Ceili Band. Michael has published four books of his own compositions; ‘Harp Tunes’ (2006), Aifreann Gaeilge (2012), ‘The de Cuéllar Suite’ (2012), ‘The Macalla Suite’ (2016).
Please note:
Registration opens at 9:30am. Workshop commences at 10am sharp.
* Workshops suited to learners with minimum 2 years experience.
**Bring a small snack for break time. No fish or nuts allowed.
Book your place here.

Harps Alive | Try your hand at the Early Irish Harp
2024-09-21 11:00 - 13:00 | City Library, Pearse St, 144 Pearse Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D02 HE37, Ireland
Try your hand at the early Irish harp with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin

Saturday 14th September, 11-1pm
Free Event
Level: No harp experience required
Would you like to learn more about, and even get your hands on a copy of an ancient Irish harp – and be taught a tune? Meet the Historical Harp Society of Ireland, hear this rare instrument played, have your questions answered, and – if you sign up early enough – take one of the few places in a hands-on beginners’ workshop. Harps copied from medieval to 18th-century originals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All Harps Alive workshops are free of charge. We welcome donations to help us cover our costs to support the next generation of harpers. Your help goes a long way as we work to develop and promote harping nationally and internationally. Thank you.

Tickets available here.

Boyne Tradfest | In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack
2024-09-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Tholsel, West Street,,, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 A8XF, Ireland
Event: Boyne Tradfest |In Concert with Michael Rooney & June McCormack

Venue: The Tholsel, West Street, Drogheda, A92 A8XF

Time: September 21st, 8:00pm. Doors 7:30pm.

Michael Rooney, a renowned composer and master of the Irish harp, has been honoured as the TG4 ‘Composer of the Year’ in 2017 and has created numerous acclaimed suites, including his latest, “A Deep Ravine,” reflecting on significant historical events of the Irish border.
June McCormack is an award-winning flute player and TG4 Gradam ‘Young Musician of the Year’. Together they bring their profound expertise and passion for traditional Irish music to the stage, ensuring a night of musical brilliance from this extraordinary duo.
Tickets €18 available here.
