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SUMMARY:Harps Alive 2025 | Belfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Belfast for a feast of harping at Harps Alive 2025.\nLearn from some of our great harpers. Enrol in our free workshops to experience the magic of harp playing. \nHarping Fun for all the Family with Sharon Carroll\nVenue: Shankill Road Library\nDate: Friday 13 June\, 10am – 12pm \nLecture: Valentine Rennie – The Celebrated Professor of the Irish Harp.\nValentine Rennie’s unique and fascinating life story will be shared by Belfast local historian Mark Doherty.\nVenue: Rosemary Street Church Hall\nDate: Friday 13 June\, 1pm – 2pm \nHarps North Concert\nAn 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.\nVenue: Rosemary Street First Presbyterian Church\nDate: Friday 13 June\, 7.30pm\nTickets £15/€18 (cons. £10/€12) at eventbrite.ie \nIntermediate Harp Workshop with Sharon Carroll\nVenue: St Joseph’s Sailortown\nDate: Saturday 14 June\, 10.30am – 12.30pm\n \nEarly Irish Harp Workshop with Aoibheann Devlin\nVenue: Cultúrlann MacAdam Ó Fiaich\nDate: Saturday 14 June\, 11.30am\n \nAdvanced Irish Harp Workshop with Michael Rooney\nVenue: The Duncairn\nDate: Saturday 14 June\, 11.30am\n \nSave the Assembly Rooms \nA ‘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: Assembly Rooms\nDate: Saturday 14 June\, 3:30 – 4.00pm \nConnecting Harps Concert\nFeaturing Aisling Lyons (harp) and Moya Cannon (poet)\, Michael Rooney\, 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.\nVenue: St George’s Belfast\nDate: Saturday 14 June\, 7:30pm\nTickets £15/€18 (cons. £10/€12) at eventbrite.ie
URL:https://www.harpireland.ie/showevent/harps-alive-2025-belfast/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church  41 Rosemary Street  Belfast  BT1 1QB
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001553
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001553
CREATED:20250515T161256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101937Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001553
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T101907Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001553
CREATED:20250515T161737Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001553
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001553
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T001553
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
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