The Historical Harp Society of Ireland – Rediscovering the early Irish harp

Discovery Days: Belfast and Dublin

Have you always wanted to play the harp? Would you like to hear, learn more about and even play the ancient instrument of Ireland and Scotland? If so, now’s your chance! BELFAST Sat. 13 …

Culture Night at Áras an Uachtaráin

Friday 21 September 2018 Michael D. Higgins, PRESIDENT OF IRELAND, celebrated becoming the HHSI's Patron this year by inviting us to be part of the Culture Night programme presented at Áras an …

Scoil na gCláirseach 2018 Festival Programme

The festival programme for Scoil na gCláírseach 2018 has now been released. Check out all our events: concerts, workshops, lectures, masterclasses, Beginner's Walk-In workshop, Players' sessions …

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. Silent for hundreds of years, the ravishing sound – and the rarely heard music – of the old Irish harp sounds fresh to modern ears but also evokes the farthest reaches of ancient Irish history and culture. Read More...

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