The Historical Harp Society of Ireland

The HHSI is Ireland's resource organisation driving the rediscovery of the early Irish harp, Ireland's iconic ancient musical instrument.

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The sound of Ireland's ancient brass-wire harp returns. The Historical Harp Society’s "Discovery Days" comes to Kilkenny July 8–10 with world-premiere concerts, workshops, and illustrated talks

Tickets & free events:
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HHSI Summer Discovery Days: Listen, Learn, Have a Go! — HARPIST WORKSHOP: Learn an Irish Harper's Composition
THURSDAY, 9 July 3:45–5:00 PM
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with Dr Siobhán Armstrong

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HHSI Summer Discovery Days: Listen, Learn, Have a Go!
FREE Early-Irish-Harp Beginners' Workshop (Limited Space)
THURSDAY, 9 July 2:15–3:15 PM

with Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin

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We've been asked to share about this course given by, among others, Mara Galassi and Heidrun Rosenzweig, two of Europe’s most prominent historical harpists. It is a rare opp. to discover historical harp music in a practical, hands-on way — while also looking beyond the boundaries

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HHSI Summer Discovery Days: Listen, Learn, Have a Go! —
FREE Lecture: 900 Years of Irish Harping
THURSDAY, 9 July 1:30–2:00 p.m. Rothe House

with Simon Chadwick
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Tickets: FREE ADMISSION

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HHSI Summer Discovery Days: Listen, Learn, Have a Go! —
CONCERT: The King's Irish Harper
WEDNESDAY, 8 July
8:00 PM
The Irish Consort
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Location: Kilkenny Castle

Tickets: €18 / €12 (student/unwaged)

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Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin, closes our first day of Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp helping students learn the words to 'Pádraig Sáirséal' the first of two tunes in the The Year 1691: Music for a Jacobite hero course.

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Dr. Tamzin Elliott kicked off the second class of Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp starting our learning on 'Tabhair Dom do Lámh (Da mihi manum)' as part of our Going to the Source: A fresh look at iconic Irish-harp compositions course.

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Class is in session. Dr. Karen Loomis started off the Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp earlier today.

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Classes start Saturday, Early Bird discount ends later today. We look forward to you joining us!!! https://t.co/hiR0B8Fa1B

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Our sister organization, in the United States, is offering an ONLINE event 'Unlocking the Gaelic Idiom' with Ann Heymann Saturday, May 23, 10 AM Pacific Time $30 (members) | $40 (non-members) For more information, please send inquiries to [email protected]

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Early Bird pricing still available for all three courses. Sign up today for only 99€ per course (24% savings)
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Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp tutor spotlight: Dr Tamzin Elliott

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Spring 2025 Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp Tutor spotlight.

Dr. Karen Loomis

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Teaching: Cerdd dant: Music of the medieval Welsh harpers
https://t.co/rJ1P8Iviub

Early Bird pricing available until April 28

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Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp course spotlight:
Cerdd dant: Music of the medieval Welsh harpers

https://t.co/rJ1P8Iviub

[The Historical Harp Society of Ireland @HHSI_Harp]

Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp course spotlight:
Going to the Source: A fresh look at iconic Irish-harp compositions
https://t.co/6VmQvYuYlI

[The Historical Harp Society of Ireland @HHSI_Harp]

Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp course spotlight: Cerdd dant: Music of the medieval Welsh harpers

https://t.co/rJ1P8Iviub

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Spring has sprung—and so have the strings! 🌱🎶

Enrollment is now open for Spring 2026 at Acadamh na gCláirseach—Academy of Early Irish Harp. We’ve got a course with your name on it.

👉 Learn more & sign up: https://t.co/hiR0B8Fa1B

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