Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Harp Yoga & Concert, Dingle Co. Kerry
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Dublin) | An Diseart, Dingle
10am: Harp Yoga at the Fresco room, An Diseart, Dingle with live harp accompaniment by Deirdre Granville.
Tickets from Eventbrite.

1pm: Free lunchtime concert at An Diseart Chapel featuring Reidun Schlesinger, Deirdre Granville, Hamish O Carroll, Cruitirí na Ríocht, an t-amhránaí Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich agus go leor eile. Free Admission.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in Louth
2024-10-19 10:00 - 15:30 | Co. Sligo
Celebrate and hear harping across Co. Louth for Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024
Pop-up Performances with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Rachael Dooley and the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble:
Dundalk Post Office, Sat 19th October, 10am
Dundalk Credit Union, Market Street, Sat 19th October, 11am
Dundalk Library, Sat 19th October, 12pm
Pop-up performance and Hands on Harps Session with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Rachael Dooley and the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble
Marshes Shopping Centre, Sat 19th October, 2pm
Pop-up performance and Hands on Harps Session with Jennifer Leahy and Music Generation Louth Harpers
Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Sat 19th October, 3.30pm

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Russborough House
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Russborough House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 W284, Ireland
Join harpers across Wicklow as we celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024!

Carolan Walk: 10.30am, 11.30am
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with us! Where art meets nature – join renowned harper Aisling Ennis for a walk around the beautiful grounds of Russborough House, and let the harp music of Carolan accompany your visit.

Pop-up harp performance: 2.30pm
Pop-up lunchtime recital with Claire O’Donnell, The Kylemore College Music Centre Harp Ensemble, Rachel Duffy and the Bray Harp Ensemble.

Hands on Harps: 3pm Hands on Harps Session with Claire O’Donnell and Rachel Duffy: Have you ever wanted to try out the harp? Come along to Russborough House to have a go yourself, and ask any questions about the instrument.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Louth Pop Up Performances
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Louth
10am: Pop-up Dundalk Post Office, Clanbrassil St with Aisling Glenholmes & Grace Connolly
11am: Dundalk Credit Union (Market St.) with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla
12pm: Dundalk Library with Jaymee, Ryan & Kayla Martin
12pm: Dundalk Credit Union with Rachael Dooley
2-3pm: Performance at Marshes Shopping Centre, with MGL Harp Ensemble, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla & Rachael Dooley
3-4pm: ‘Hands on Harp’ Session at Marshes Shopping Centre with Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla & Rachael Dooley
3:30pm: Performance and ‘Hands on Harp’ Session with Jennifer Leahy and MGL harp students at the Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in Kerry
2024-10-19 10:00 - 20:00 | Co. Sligo
Harpday Kerry/Lá na Cruite i gCiarraí in association with Harp Ireland, Cruit Éireann and Kerry County Council Arts Office.
Harpday 2024 in Kerry will not disappoint with a host of events happening across the county.
Dingle: Kerry Harpday events will begin with “Harp Yoga” at An Diseart, Dingle at 10am. There will be a 90mins yoga session led by Yogi Hannah Buckley alongside live harp accompaniment from Deirdre Granville. Tickets available here.
Killarney: Killarney School Of Music will host an informal fun harp session with Marina Biddy Blyth and Killarney Harp Club, with guests, where harpers can join in with a tune, do a solo or just be part of the session. Venue: Room 10, Killarney School of Music. Free Admission.
Back to Dingle for a free lunchtime concert at An Diseart Chapel. Beidh coirmcheoil am lóin sa Diseart le Cruitirí Reidun Schlesinger, Deirdre Granville, Hamish O Carroll, Cruitirí na Ríocht, an t-amhránaí Seosaimhín Ní Bheaglaoich agus go leor leor eile. There will also be an opportunity for hands on harps before and after the concert. Your chance to try out the harp in an atmospheric setting. Free Admission.
Tralee: Onto Tralee at 4pm where there will be an informal harp session and talk hosted by Michelle O Sullivan, Oidhreacht and members of the Music Generation Kerry Trad Ensemble. Bring your harp, siblings, friends, grandparents etc. for an informal afternoon with harp music and more, all instruments welcome. The perfect occasion to play your favourite piece in public, or to show us your new composition, to sing a song or to recite a poem, or to just come along to listen, meet, chat and enjoy. The event will include an opportunity to try out the harp. Free admission. Venue-Kerry County Museum in Denny Street

Evening Recital at St. John’s Theatre, Listowel with Hamish O Carroll, Cruitirí Óga Lios Tuathail and special guests. Free admission.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Newry Library
2024-10-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Newry library
One hour celebration of tunes and stories about the harp with Sharon Carroll and local harpers

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
2024-10-19 10:30 - 17:00 | King House, Boyle
Harps in Schools with Padraic Collins at King House, Boyle
10.30-12.30pm: Irish Harp Workshop with Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín
1-2pm: Hands on Harps Session with Emma Benson and Elisabeth Affolter
3-4pm: Remembering Carolan: A Lecture-Recital with Teresa O’Donnell
5pm: Harp Day Recital (Adm. €10) Featuring Teresa O’Donnell, Emma Benson, Music Generation Leitrim and Roscommon Harp Ensembles.
Tickets available from King House 071 966 3242 or at the door.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the Mullingar Harp School
2024-10-19 10:45 - 11:45 | Mullingar Harp School
Join the Mullingar Harp Ensemble for a pop-up performance in celebration of Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 at 10.45am

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Ennistmyon - The Early Irish Harp: Talk & Demonstration with Paul Dooley
2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Ennistymon Library, The Square, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, V95 V99D, Ireland
The Metal-Strung Harp: Talk & Demonstration with Paul Dooley
Come join us for a fascinating event at Ennistymon Library where Paul Dooley will share his expertise on the ancient art of playing the wire strung harp. Get ready to be mesmerized as Paul demonstrates the intricate techniques and rich history behind this beautiful instrument. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just curious to learn something new, this talk is sure to captivate you. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the magic of the old wire strung harp.
About Paul Dooley
Paul Dooley is one of the leading exponents of the Irish harp in its historical form and style – using a metal-strung harp, playing with the fingernails and damping unwanted string resonance with the fingertips. He has studied the construction of medieval Irish harps in Dublin during the early 1980s and has built several harps. He began his performing career on the harp in 1986 and has since appeared on numerous CD recordings and television programmes.
His repertoire consists mostly of traditional Irish dance music, which for the most part has been learned from players of other traditional instruments – flute, fiddle, pipes.
Paul has also spent the past two decades working on the Robert ap Huw manuscript, the oldest collection of harp music in existence. In the more recent past he has resumed harp making, building a variety of small harps, reproductions of the surviving medieval harps and researching string-making techniques. Paul is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Limerick;the title of his thesis is ‘Harp Tuning Practice in Medieval Ireland and Wales’.
Ennistymon Library
11am-12pm
Admission free, book here.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the Armagh Piper's Club
2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Aonach Mhacha, 74 Upper English Street,, Armagh, Co. Armagh, BT61 7LG, Ireland
Join harp students and tutors of the Armagh Pipers Club to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 on 19th October, 11-1pm
Aonach Mhacha, 74 Upper English Street, Armagh BT61 7LG

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the Derry Harp Ensemble
2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Gorta, 2-4 Kilrea Rd, Swatragh,, County Derry, BT46 5QF, Ireland
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024 with the Derry Harp Ensemble in Gorta – Swatragh’s Famine Story Visitor Centre from 11am-1pm. Everyone is welcome, bring along your harp!

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Meath Pop Up Performances
2024-10-19 11:00 - 14:30 | Meath
Pop up performances
Fiona Gryson and the Fingal Harp Ensemble, Inetola Harp Ensemble: The Hill of Tara at 11am; Ashbourne Library at 1.30pm; Hands on Harps Session at 2.30pm.
Sharon Carroll and the Music Generation Meath Harp Ensemble: Nobber Heritage Centre at 2pm
Jennifer Leahy and the Boyne Harp Ensemble: Solstice Arts Centre at 1.30pm
Harpers Sharon Carroll, Jennifer Leahy and Fiona Gryson will also visit schools across the county to tell them more about the Irish harp and play a few tunes!
In partnership with Meath County Council

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at North Clondalkin Library
2024-10-19 12:00 - 12:45 | North Clondalkin Library
Join local musician Ann Tuite at North Clondalkin Libraryfrom 12pm -12.45pm to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day.
No booking necessary, free admission.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Ennistymon - Try the Harp with Aisling Lyons
2024-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Falls Hotel & Spa, Glencree, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, V95 D2PC, Ireland
Try the Harp with Aisling Lyons
Come & join local harpist Aisling Lyons for a fun and interactive event where you can try your hand at playing the harp. Aisling will be guiding participants through the basics of this beautiful instrument within 10 minute time slots. A harp will be provided. Spaces are limited. Booking is required.
Date: Saturday 19th October
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Falls Hotel & Spa
Experience the magic of the harp on Harp Day. Book here!

***Sold Out ***

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day The Ohio Renaissance Festival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 18:00 | The Ohio Renaissance Festival
The Ohio Renaissance Festival presents esteemed Harpist Jay Michaels at Saint Peter’s Church at Noon and 2 pm.
He will also perform with a small ensemble from 5 – 6 pm at The Tipsy Cauldron stage.
https://renfestival.com/
JayMichaelsHarp.com

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day: Lunchtime Concert with Deirdre O’Brien, Cathy Potter and MG Clare Harp Ensemble at glór
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Glór, Ennis, Co Clare, Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland
Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Lunchtime Concert at glór
Join in the biggest celebration of Irish harping to date at our seventh annual Lá na Cruite | Harp Day. Come along to this free lunchtime concert featuring the cream of local harping talent with Deirdre O’Brien, Cathy Potter and the Music Generation Clare Harp Ensemble.
Saturday 19th October
1.00pm
Free of charge, all welcome.
For more information see here.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Lunchtime Concert St. Michael’s Church, Gorey
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | St. Michael’s Church, Gorey
Lunchtime concert featuring the Wexford Harp Ensemble directed by Aileen Kennedy and the Mothers and Others and Dads and Lads Ensembles.
If you can’t make it, why not listen in on the church webcam? Watch here

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Irish Cultural Centre, London
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Irish Cultural Centre, London
Performances from harpists Jean Kelly, Tara Viscardi, Mara McNamee and the ICC Harp Ensemble.
Free adm
Find out more

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Pop Up Performance at Johnstown Castle
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Johnstown, Co Wexford
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Shelly O’Grady and Cláirsí Neamhaí who will perform on Saturday 19th October, 1pm in Johnstown Castle.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at the RIAM
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Royal Irish Academy of Music, 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2,, Dublin 2, D02 WY89, Ireland
Join us for an afternoon of inspirational harp playing.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble
2024-10-19 13:15 - 14:00 | TU DUBLIN, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, Dublin, D07 H6K8, Ireland
Celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with the TU Dublin Harp Ensemble!
1.15pm – 2pm Pop-Up Performance from TU Dublin Harp Ensemble at the Bandstand, TU Dublin Grangegorman Campus

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day at Kinsale Library with Anne-marie Papin, James Harpur, Eimear McDonough and Glissando Harps
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Kinsale Library, Church Square, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 XK74, Ireland
Celebrate harp day with Harpers & Poets in Kinsale Library, Co. Cork on 19th October 2pm .
Free admission, no booking required.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day New Zealand Harp Workshop with Úna Ní Fhlannagáin
2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Stokes Valley, New Zealand
Harp Workshop with Úna Ní Fhlannagáin
Email to register your place una@una.ie

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Laois Workshop and Concert
2024-10-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Laois Music Centre, Church Ave, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 Y074, Ireland
2-5pm Harp Ensemble Workshop with Holly Geraghty

5pm Harp Day Concert featuring Holly Geraghty, Siobhán Buckley and the Music Generation Laois Harp Ensemble
Free Admission
In partnership with Laois County Council

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Laois
2024-10-19 14:00 - 19:00 | Laois Music Centre, Church Ave, Moneyballytyrrell, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 Y074, Ireland
Join Music Generation Laois as they celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024!
Harp ensemble workshop with Holly Geraghty: 2-5pm
Recital featuring Holly Geraghty, Siobhán Buckley and the Music Generation Laois Harp Ensemble: 5pm
Free, register at eventbrite.ie

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Cavan - The legacy of Eoghan Roe
2024-10-19 14:00 - 20:00 | Gaelscoil Bhréifne, Cock Hill, Aghnaskerry, Cavan, H12 TD54
Celebrate harping with Music Generation Cavan Monaghan on Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2024!
Venue: Gaelscoil Bhréifne, Cock Hill, Aghnaskerry, Cavan, H12 TD54
Times and Activities:
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Junior Harp Ensemble Workshop with Alisha McMahon
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Junior Rehearsal with Sabina & Eilis
Senior Ensemble Workshop with Alisha McMahon
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Combined Junior & Senior Rehearsal with Eilis & Sabina
Reserve a spot
8:00 PM
Ed Reavy Traditional Music Concert
Cavan Town Hall, H12 WV82
Book online at ticketsolve.ie
In partnership with Cavan County Council

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Ruth O'Hara at Naas Library
2024-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Naas Library, Main St, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 E1RT, Ireland
Join harpist Ruth O’Hara & students for an afternoon of harp music. A programme to include Irish trad, classical, film & pop music.
Some pieces on the programme:
The Butterfly – Traditional Irish
Happy Days Hornpipe – Ruth O’Hara
Kejadenn – Gwenael Kerleo
Feuilles d’Automne – A. Hasselmans
Birds Of A Feather – Billie Eilish
Come Little Children – Hocus Pocus – John Debney
Carolan’s Concerto – O’Carolan

No booking required, for further information see here.

Lá na Cruite | Quayside Shopping Centre, 19 October from 3 pm- 5 pm. Sligo Music Generation Harp Ensemble . Program: Irish trad music Harp Day with Music Generation Sligo
2024-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Quayside Shopping Centre, Rathedmond, Sligo, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Harp Day with Music Generation Sligo
Quayside Shopping Centre
19 October from 3 pm- 5 pm.
Sligo Music Generation Harp Ensemble celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with a programme of Irish traditional music.

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Cairde na Cruite
2024-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Pearse Museum Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, St Endas Park, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 Y7Y5, D16Y7Y5, Ireland
Cairde na Cruite presents its annual Autumn Concert in this wonderful historical and magical setting. The concert will feature renowned Irish harper, Tríona Marshall

Pearse Museum, St Enda’s Park, Dublin 16 D16 Y7Y5
Fáilte roimh cách. All welcome.
Admission free
Booking essential by email pearsemuseum@opw.ie or call 01 493 4208

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin at Greystones Library
2024-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Greystones Library, Mill Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, A63 KN52, Ireland
Hear the sounds of the early Irish harp and its repertoire in this Lá na Cruite | Harp Day Recital from Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin at Greystones Library, 3.30pm.
No booking required, free admission.
