Historical Harp Society of Ireland
@hhsofireland.bsky.social
The Historical Harp Society of Ireland brings to life a lost sound world. Founded in 2002, it leads a rediscovery of Ireland’s illustrious medieval musical instrument, depicted in the national emblem: the early Irish harp.
HHSI members will be familiar with the work of Bill Taylor and Barnaby Browne, who have asked us to spread the word about their course happening in the south of Italy in Nov: DISCOVER THE ANCIENT GREEK HARP with Bill Taylor, Nancy Thym, Barnaby Brown, Pino Basile Det: lotos-lab.com/moyseion-mus...
Acadamh na gCláirseach–Academy of Early Irish Harp Online courses starting 3 October irishharp.org/news/online-... Enrollment is OPEN
Another Heritage week event that might be of interest: The Jackson Harp: Craft, Commerce and Conflict in Nineteenth-Century Dublin Wednesday 19 August, 6pm Oak Room, Mansion House Dawson Street, Dublin 2 D02 AF30 www.heritageweek.ie/event-listin...
A Heritage Week event this Sun in Dublin that may be of interest to our community: The Harp in Nineteenth-Century Ireland: Heritage, Instruments and Music National Museum - Collins Barracks, Sunday 16 Aug, 2.30pm Event presented by National Museum and TU Dublin www.heritageweek.ie/event-listin...
Join us ONLINE Sunday, 26 July, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Irish time for our friendly Harpers' Gathering community social time, hosted by HHSI volunteer, Barbara Karlik. Visit irishharp.org/news/july-20... for more information and to sign up for this FREE event.
Day 3 of Discovery Days Join us again at Kilkenny Castle for a Concert at 8 PM in the Parade Tower. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information please visit irishharp.org/discovery-days #hhsidiscoverydays2026
HHSI's Discovery Days Day 2 Activities 1 Illustrated Talk, 2 Workshops, & 1 Concert. You are invited to join us for the today's events at Rothe House in Kilkenny. For more information visit irishharp.org/discovery-days @artscouncil_ie #ArtsCouncilSupported #hhsidiscoverydays2026
It's a beautiful warm (27 C) day in Kilkenny Ireland and a great start to Discovery Days 2026. Signs are out, Harps are in place and rehearsals are underway for tonight's concert in the Parade Tower at Kilkenny Castle. Tickets will be available at the door (while supplies last)
Discovery Days start on Wednesday in Kilkenny, Ireland You are invited to join us for the Concerts, Talks, and Workshops Visit our website for more information and to sign up/buy tickets irishharp.org/discovery-days
HHSI Summer Discovery Days: Listen, Learn, Have a Go! — CONCERT: Grá agus Caoine: Loves and Laments FRIDAY, 10 July 8:00 PM; Kilkenny Castle Leading local and national performers present soulful Irish music for voice, harp and/or pipes. 🎟️ €18 / €12 (student/unwaged) irishharp.org/discovery-days
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 Sign up and get more info here: irishharp.org/discovery-days #ArtsIreland #ArtsCouncilSupported #hhsidiscoverydays2026
Festival Le Arpe in Villa, Italy 7–12 July 2026 We have been asked to spread the word about this course given by, among others, Mara Galassi and Heidrun Rosenzweig, two of Europe’s most prominent historical harpists. It is a rare opportunity to discover historical harp music.
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 irishharp.org/discovery-days Tickets: FREE ADMISSION
HHSI Summer Discovery Days: Listen, Learn, Have a Go! — CONCERT: The King's Irish Harper WEDNESDAY, 8 July 8:00 p.m. The Irish Consort irishharp.org/discovery-days Location: Kilkenny Castle Tickets: €18 / €12 (student/unwaged)
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: irishharp.org/discovery-days #hhsidiscoverydays2026
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.
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.
Class is in session. Dr. Karen Loomis started off the Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp earlier today.
Classes start Saturday, Early Bird discount ends later today. We look forward to you joining us!!! irishharp.org/acadamh
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 president@historicalharpsociety.org @thehhs.bsky.social
Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp tutor spotlight: Dr Tamzin Elliott irishharp.org/acadamh/tuto...
April 2026 Harpers' Gathering Join us ONLINE Sunday, 19 April, 4–6 p.m. Irish time for our Harpers' Gathering Harpers' Gathering host, Barbara Karlik All kinds of harps welcome! irishharp.org/news/april-2...
Spring 2025 Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp Tutor spotlight. Dr. Karen Loomis irishharp.org/acadamh/tuto... Teaching: Cerdd dant: Music of the medieval Welsh harpers irishharp.org/acadamh/prog... Early Bird pricing available until April 28
Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp course spotlight: Cerdd dant: Music of the medieval Welsh harpers irishharp.org/acadamh/prog...
Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp course spotlight: Going to the Source: A fresh look at iconic Irish-harp compositions irishharp.org/acadamh/prog...
Spring Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp course spotlight: Cerdd dant: Music of the medieval Welsh harpers irishharp.org/acadamh/prog...
It's spring and that means a new semester of Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp. Course and further information is now live at irishharp.org/acadamh
Birdie gossip alert! 🐦 Winter Acadamh na gCláirseach course announcement coming soon! 🎉 Keep those eyes peeled on your inbox, irishharp.org/acadamh, or our socials for the scoop! 😉 #acadamhwinter2026
