Kilkenny harper to feature at International Harp Festival

Kilkenny-based harper Siobhán Armstrong is set to feature at this years International Harp Festival, An Chúirt Chruitireachta.

Established in 1986, An Chúirt Chruitireachta is an annual international harp festival run by Cairde na Cruite (Friends of the Harp).

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The festival sees harpers of every standard from all over the world come together for an immersive week of harping.

Participants have the opportunity to engage with other harpers, gain a better understanding of Irish music, song and dance, and learn more about the harp and its music.

Siobhán is set to lead a workshop which introduces participants to the world of the early Irish harp.

The festival will kick off at 3pm on Sunday, June 25 in the picturesque surroundings of An Grianán, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth with a pop-up concert featuring local musicians from the Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble.

A harp-makers’ exhibition will also run throughout the afternoon with leading Irish harp makers on hand to discuss their work.

Entry to both theafternoon pop-up concert and the exhibition is free and all are welcome.