Scoil na gCláirseach–Festival of Early Irish Harp Free event

Exciting Free Events on 26 July 2024!

Immerse yourself in a unique experience with daily hands-on workshops, insightful presentations on history, repertory, and instruments, and live Q&A sessions with masters of Irish music traditions. Enjoy performances by some of Ireland’s and the world’s finest historical and traditional musicians in festival concerts, recreating the glorious sound of the early Irish harp.

“Our aim is to share with you the music of the old Irish harpers, exploring as much of their world as is now possible, using everything from 17th-century manuscripts to cutting-edge, 21st-century science. Hear, play, and sing music familiar to Gaelic chieftains, and in the Great Irish Houses, while having a hugely enjoyable social week with your fellow festival participants!” says festival director, Siobhán Armstrong.

Event Details:

• Date: 26 July 2024
• Location: In-person in Kilkenny and live-streamed online
• Access: Videos of festival events will be available to ticket holders on the festival events pages until 29 December 2024

Join Us! Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deep into the rich traditions of Irish music. Click here to learn more and register. Tickets: https://festival.irishharp.org/

Festival events take place in-person in Kilkenny at and live-streamed online. Videos of festival events will be available to ticket holders on the festival events pages https://festival.irishharp.org/events 

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.