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Harp Summerschools in Ireland April - Granard Traditional Harp School June/July - Cúirt Chruitireachta - The annual Cúirt Chruitireachta in Termonfeckin. July/August - O'Carolan Harp & Traditional Music Festival Irish Harp Centre here you will find Summer Schools, Harpers Weekends and more. Harp Summerschools Outside Ireland Celtic Days on Lake Constance Rorschach, Switzerland Join us for courses in the Celtic Harp and other instruments ( flute, guitar, dulcimer, violin, accordion, cello etc.) Irish Harp Festivals including Competitions and Concerts April - Granard Traditional Harp Festival Set up in 1981 for the bicentenary of the 1781 Granard Harp Festival. Harp workshops, concerts and competitions. July/August - O'Carolan Harp & Traditional Music Festival Held in honour of the famous Harper and composer Turlough O'Carolan includes Concerts, Set Dancing Céilís, Harp Recitals, Lectures and Music sessions. Irish Harp Organisations Cairde na Cruite established in 1961 to revive the long dormant interest in the Irish Harp, through teaching, publication of suitable music and arrangements for Irish Harps and organisation of concerts and workshops. Harp Albums and Harpers Gráinne Hambly Gráinne is based in County Mayo in the west of Ireland - has recorded 3 CDs: 'Between the Showers'. Golden Lights and Green Shadows The Thorn Tree Kora Wuthier Kora Wuthier - harp teacher, performer of the Celtic Harp and organiser of Celtic Days on Lake Constance harp festival. She has a new CD out with Erika Brunner (flute) called Türkis - Turquoise. The Art of Harp First CD in a new series produced by Rüdiger Oppermann. "The Art of Harp" will be the most comprehensive collection of harp styles ever. The Life and Music of Turlough O'Carolan An Album and an interactive multimedia CD-ROM containing a brief biography and many legendary stories as well as photos and QuickTime VR-virtual scenes shot at some of the most important locations in Carolan's life. This is a unique production and a must for any harper. Harp Links We have an extensive collection of links for Irish Music including a special section for harp links.

Looking for a Website or an exchange of Links? Contact michael@mayo-ireland.ie Other Links We also have a links section for each county in Ireland on www.linkireland.com and by popular request we have now started a links page for classical music.

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