Sult Shearraigh

Listen to some harp playing and learn to play an easy tune on a small harp.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Caitríona Moskovskova

Join Caitríona Moskovskova for a special Lá na Cruite | Harp Day performance at Kylemore Abbey. Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful harp music celebrating Ireland’s rich musical heritage and the timeless tradition of the Irish harp in the intimate setting of Fordham Hall.

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Harpy Hour

Pop Up Harp Performance with Áine Sheridan, Deirdre O’Brien & Harp Students

Pop Up Harp Performance with Natalie Surina

Pop Up Harp Performance with Kathleen Loughnane & Maura Walsh Ó Cróinín

Pop Up Harp Performance with Athenry Music School Harpers

Harp Workshops with BRÍDÍN & Séamus Ó Flatharta

Join Foxford Traditional Weekend for a special opportunity to learn from two accomplished harp tutors, Séamus Ó Fhlatharta and BRÍDÍN.

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Lunchtime Recital at Foxford Woollen Mills with Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensemble, directed by Gráinne Hambly & William Jackson. Admission Free, no booking required.

Hands on Harps

Free Event for complete beginners who would like to see and try out the harp. Facilitated by harper BRÍDÍN. Advance registration required.

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Séamus & Caomhe Uí Fhlatharta with Ryan Molloy

Join Foxford Traditional Weekend for a special evening of music in the beautiful and atmospheric Foxford Convent Church, featuring Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta, two highly regarded young traditional musicians from Galway, joined by acclaimed pianist and composer Ryan Molloy.

O’Carolan as Cultural Icon: the Making of a Reputation

This illustrated talk by Luke Gibbons will address how harper and poet Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738) became an Irish cultural icon, the first figure from Gaelic Ireland to establish a presence on the national and International stage. The reasons for this have to do with European influences on O’Carolan, in the form of Italian Baroque music, as well as his influence, in turn, on the rise of Irish cultural nationalism, and its appeal to European Romanticism. Central also to O’Carolan’s international reputation was his contribution to Irish diasporic culture in the United States and Canada, and his later formative role in the Irish Cultural Revival at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Lunchtime Harp Performance with harpers Aoife Guckian and Sophie Daly

The Carolan Collective

In cooperation with Harp Ireland and to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2026, members of the Carolan Collective – including some Roscommon harpers playing both ancient wire-strung and modern harps – will perform a selection of local music and song in the luxurious Kilronan Castle in North Roscommon. Located less than two kilometres from Carolan’s grave in the ruins of Kilronan Abbey (14th century), why not take the opportunity for an afternoon stroll and visit the last resting place of the blind bard on the picturesque shore of Lough Meelagh, followed by some restorative refreshments, fine food and wonderful music and song in Kilronan Castle.

Celebrate Lá na Cruite: The Story, Craft, and Sound of the Irish Harp

Immerse yourself in Ireland’s 1,000-year-old harping tradition with an exclusive, two-hour afternoon event celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with harper Alannah Thornburgh and harpmaker Sean Smyth. This unique experience bridges the ancient craft of instrument making with the vibrant future of Irish music.

Space is strictly limited, please reserve your seat here.

Pop Up Harp Performance and Hands on Harps with Cormac De Barra.

Pop Up Harp Performance and Hands on Harps with Cormac De Barra.

Festival of Harps

Opening Concert: Luke Webb & Friends

An evening of harp and fiddle music featuring Róisín Ward Morrow and Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill.

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Festival of Harps

Harp Workshops with Luke Webb and Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill

A day of inspiring workshops for harpers of all levels, including harp ensemble playing.

Festival of Harps

Finale Concert featuring Students and Tutors, with a special pre-concert talk by harpmaker Oliver Murphy.

Cairde na Cruite celebrate Lá na Cruite|Harp Day

Harpers perform an eclectic mix of music.

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Hands on Harp in The Green Church with performances from Music Generation Louth Junior Harp Ensemble

Lá na Cruite Lú | Harp Day Louth 2026

Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland and Music Generation Louth present an evening of harping to celebrate Lá na Cruite, Harp Day 2026 on Saturday October 17th supported by Louth CoCo

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During the morning harp players will perform at pop up harp recitals around County Wexford.

10.30am-11.30am Hands on Harp with Aileen Kennedy in Gorey Library

1pm Harp Concert with Cruitirí Loch Garman/Wexford Harp Ensemble in St. Michael’s Church, Gorey. Concert can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Harpmaker Robert O Connor will display harps at various stages of production in the Woodturning Studio on Arklow Road, Gorey during the day.

Pop Up Harp Performance

Harper-composer Aisling Ennis brings her harp to Enniskerry Library for a pop-up performance that weaves music and storytelling together, so the tunes and the tales can keep each other company.

Ceolchoirm le Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin, amhránaí & cruitire, ag ceiliúradh Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2026.

Premiere: Ceol Uisce

This special Cruit Éireann|Harp Ireland commission for Lá na Cruite 2026, was composed by Aisling Ennis. The piece explores how water has shaped Wicklow’s landscape and the lives of its people. Its sources include St Kevin of Glendalough, the waterways that powered lead and silver mining in Glenmalure, a fisherman’s song for attracting seals, and the Irish Sea with its marine life. The names of Wicklow’s rivers and lakes are woven into the music, celebrating these waterways as part of the county’s natural, social and cultural life.

Album Launch & Conversation with Aisling Lyons and Maeve Stone

Aisling Lyons launches her recent album Uaithne, and talks through the process with Maeve Stone

Creative Chords, Backing and Improvisation Harp Accompaniment Workshop with Aisling Urwin

Suitable for Intermediate & Advanced Harpers
To register for workshop please
Contact Damhnait @ 0866022727

Hands on Harps

Try the harp – no experience or harp necessary

Harp Concert featuring Aisling Urwin, Oisín Morrison, Micheál Ó Sé, Elaine Cormican, Síomha Ní Mhearáin, Darragh Carey Kennedy, and many more …

Harpers in the Honan, UCC Tradsoc’s annual celebration of Lá na Cruite | Harp Day returns, featuring Michelle Mulcahy.

Harp Yoga with Hannah Buckley & Deirdre Granville at Dingle Temperance Hall

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day concert at An Díseart Chapel, Green St Dingle featuring Niamh O Brien, Maire Begley, Aoife & Deirdre Granville, Eric Buckley & go leor eile

Hands on Harps with Bronagh Watters.

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Harp & Guitar Duo House Concert

Amala is a duo consisting of harpist Reidun Lynch, and guitarist Paul de Grae, playing music from several centuries, in original arrangements.

Email reidunschlesinger@gmail.com to book a space.

Amala Duo

Pop Up Harp Performance at the Milk Market with Dr Fiana Ni Chonaill & Cuisle Harp Ensemble

The Honeyfitz Theatre Autumn Session

An evening of music and song by musicians and performers from the local area, including a harp performance by Fiana Ni Chonaill

Harp Day Workshop and Recital with Cathy Potter

The day begins with a workshop led by acclaimed harpist, tutor and performer Cathy Potter from Ennis, Co. Clare. Designed for intermediate harp players with at least two years’ playing experience, the workshop will offer participants an opportunity to develop their technique, expand their repertoire and enjoy learning alongside fellow harp enthusiasts.

Following the workshop, Cathy will present a recital open to the public, showcasing the beauty, versatility and rich traditions of the Irish harp.

Workshop: 12 noon – 2pm
Recital: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

To book, please contact Nenagh Arts Centre on 067 34400.

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Tunes & Steps Celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day

To celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day, BelfastTrad is placing the harp at the heart of a wider day which will explore the shared repertoire, rhythm and movement of Irish traditional music.

Nóra Casey will lead a dedicated harp workshop, alongside workshops with Gerry O’Donnell (flute), Emer Mayock (whistle) and Aoife McCabe (dance).

Each workshop will explore a different part of the tradition before tutors and participants come together for an informal afternoon session.

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Céilí in the Garden | The Garden Sessions – Pop-Up Harp Performance with the Carroll School of Harp

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Gulliver 300 – Celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2026

Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan Harp Ensemble, in partnership with Harp Ireland and Cavan Arts Office, is delighted to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2026 as Cavan marks the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels.
On Sunday, 25 October, the young harpers will showcase Ireland’s rich and vibrant harping tradition, performing “Pléaráca na Ruarcach”, composed by the renowned Irish harper and composer Turlough O’Carolan and specially arranged for the ensemble by Colm McGonigle.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Garvagh

10:30am – 12:30pm A Taste of Carolan with Phoebe Kelly for intermediate players
10:30am – 12:30pm Hands on Harps Taster Session with Dubhla Mullan no experience necessary
10:30am – 12:30pm Beginner Harp Tunes with Sinéad Close for beginner players

Contact Claire at (+44) 7810 204976 to register

Scottish Harp Workshop with Ailie Robertson

The pieces will be taught orally, but sheet music will be provided.

The course is recommended for students with an intermediate level, who want to deepen their knowledge of the technique, repertoire and embellishments of the Scottish tradition.

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Concert with Ailie Robertson and Adriano Sangineto

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Harp Workshops

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Balfolk with Adriano Sangineto

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Harpathon

The Harpathon is at the heart of The Manchester Harp Festival’s community work and is a joyful, inclusive event bringing people together through music. Whether you’re an experienced harpist, a music lover, or have never seen a harp before, everyone is welcome.

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Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman bring blazing Irish harp and acoustic guitar to Ventura.

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Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2026

The Auld Triangle is thrilled about the return of The Harper and the Minstrel to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day! Jay and Abby Michaels are a musical duo that specialises in bringing Irish music to life with traditional instruments, featuring the Celtic Harp.

Dathlu’r Telynorion Teires o ‘Y Ring’

Celebrating the Triple Harpers of the Rhosgoch Hotel with Gareth Swindail Parry

Radio documentary “From Parlor to Pub”

Recorded and presented by Niamh O’Brien featuring Dr Helen Lawlor, Aibhlín McCrann, Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Janet Harbison, Michael Rooney and Deirdre O’Brien