Harp Day Day 2025
Discover the early Irish harp
Join the Historical Harp Society of Ireland at East Cork Early Music Festival on 18 October, National Harp Day, to celebrate Ireland’s illustrious, ancient harp with a day of Discovery events.
- 11:00 a.m.
LEARN all about the early Irish harp's fascinating history in an illustrated talk — Dr Siobhán Armstrong
- 11:45 a.m.
HAVE A GO yourself in a hands-on workshop (limited places) — Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin
- 5:30 p.m.
LISTEN to this rare instrument being played by early Irish harpist Siobhán Armstrong with Ireland’s finest Renaissance consort, the Earls of Ormond.
Location: Doneraile Court, Doneraile estate, Doneraile, Co. Cork P51 XR66
Harps copied from medieval to 18th-century originals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Have-a-Go workshop. No harp experience required.
The Historical Harp Society of Ireland's Discovery Day events are funded by An Chomhairle Ealaíon / The Arts Council, Music Network, the Dept. of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, and by our members and supporters.