Harps Alive Festival 1792 - 2023

19/10/2023

Beidh 🎶 Lá na Cruite / An Chruit Bheo 2023 linn an tseachtain seo chugainn, agus is imeacht an lae ar ár nuachtlitir inniu é 👉 bit.ly/48Tjyhn
Harps Alive Festival 1792 - 2023

03/10/2023

SAVING THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS Text of a speech to be delivered by John Gray outside the Assembly Rooms at a demonstration to be held at 2.30 pm on Saturday 30th September 2023 Citizens, A little over a year ago we gathered here on the occasion of the original Harps Alive/ Cruit Eireann Festival. We spok...

26/09/2023

There are some fantastic events taking place in Belfast this weekend at the Harps Alive Festival 1792 - 2023.

https://www.harpireland.ie/events/

Harp Ireland

20/09/2023

Reclaim the Enlightenment is again delighted to partner with a number of other organisations to bring this years 1792 Harp Festival celebrations, All events can be found on our website-
https://reclaimtheenlightenment.net/harp-festival-2023

20/09/2023

16/10/2022

24/07/2022

One hour left!

If you’re in Dublin, make sure you visit Mount Jerome Cemetery to celebrate Edward Bunting with a graveside celebration.

You’ll have the opportunity to listen to David Byers, hear some poetry from Emily Cullen and listen to some harp music.

For more information, click the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/3OOFeAC

Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

24/07/2022

All set up and ready to got for 1pm at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.

24/07/2022

Not long left to get your tickets!

In one hour, Dr Mary Louise O’Donnell will be discussing musical life in Dublin and the role that Edward Bunting played in it between 1818-1843 at Rathfarnham Castle.

For more information, click the link below👇
https://bit.ly/3ynyN0t

Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

24/07/2022

Don’t miss out on the final two Harps Alive events hosted in Dublin!

⭐Edward Bunting a Dublin Connection with Mary Louise O'Donnell at Rathfarnham Castle at 1pm,
⭐A Graveside Commemoration of Edward Bunting at Mount Jerome Cemetery at 3pm.

To book tickets to any of these events, click the link below >
harpsalive.com

Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

23/07/2022

Join us at Mount Jerome Cemetery for a graveside celebration of Edward Bunting.

As Bunting died in impoverished circumstances, Harps Alive partnership decided to restore his grave.

Not only will you hear some poetry and harp music, but the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media will speak and lay a wreath in Bunting’s honour.

📍Mount Jerome Cemetery
📅Sunday 24th July
⏰3pm
💰Donation

For more information, click the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/3OOFeAC

Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

23/07/2022

Illustrated Talk, Edward Bunting a Dublin Connection

Mary Louise O’Donnell will be discussing Edward Bunting and his influence on musical life in Dublin between 1818-43.

📍 Rathfarnham Castle on Sunday July 24th at 1pm.

For more information, click the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/3ynyN0t

Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

22/07/2022

Join us at Rathfarnham Castle on Sunday at 1pm for a discussion on Edward Bunting with Dr Mary Louise O’Donnell.

Bunting was involved in the Dublin Harmonic Institution, working and advocating for his harpers’ music to be published.

For more information, click the link below👇
https://bit.ly/3ynyN0t

Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

21/07/2022

We want to give a massive thank you to The Duncairn, who hosted From Mayo to Belfast - Harper Hugh Higgin's story with Laoise Kelly on July 17th.

The event was part of Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin 2022 Festival.

To find out more details about our remaining events, go to harpsalive.com

The Duncairn Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

21/07/2022

Thank you to St Joseph’s Sailortown who hosted two events for Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin 2022 Festival.

They hosted two events on Sunday 17th July, one of which was our Gala Finale concert.

Check out the photos of the event on our FB page!

To find out more details about our remaining events, go to harpsalive.com

St Joseph's Church Sailortown Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

21/07/2022

Join Dr Mary Louise O'Donnell for an illustrated talk on Edward Bunting and how he influenced musical life in Dublin.

On Sunday July 24th at Rathfarnham Castle Dr Mary Louise will discuss the scene of musical life in Dublin and Bunting's huge role in it between 1818-43.

Get your tickets by donating here 👇
https://bit.ly/3ynyN0t

Rathfarnham Castle Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

20/07/2022

Thank you to An Cultúrlann for hosting Cormac de Barra for a workshop and concert as part of Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin 2022 Festival.

Check out the photos on our page!

To find out more details about our remaining events, go to harpsalive.com

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network
Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

20/07/2022

We want to give a massive thank you to Clifton House, who hosted Early Harp Discovery Day with Simon Chadwick and Sylvia Crawford on Saturday 16th of July.

The event was part of Harps Alive | An Chruit Bheo | Harps Leevin 2022 Festival.

To find out more details about our remaining events, go to harpsalive.com

Clifton House Belfast Harp Ireland Reclaim the Enlightenment Music Network Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland The Journal of Music Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann Foras na Gaeilge Discover Ireland Creative Ireland Culture Ireland Historical Harp Society of Ireland Music Generation Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin T.D.

20/07/2022

David Byers book published for the Harps Alive An Chruit Bheo Harps Leevin partnership to commemorate the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers Assembly in 1792.

20/07/2022