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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 12d

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 14d

'Seiriol Clarsach' for sale
Unique instrument commissioned from master luthier, William MacDonald, on the Isle of Skye in 2014

22-string harp by William MacDonald

Inspired by the Queen Mary harp; beautifully decorated; 22 strings.
For more info see our blog post irishharp.org/news/seiriol...

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 17d

Later today, 4-6 PM Ireland time, come join us for HHSI's October Harpers' Gathering. This is a free social event open to everyone. irishharp.org/news/october...
Following will be our monthly YT video premier. It will be HHSI's compilation video for this year's Harp Day.
youtu.be/Qy5sJvaZU9k

Historical Harp Society of Ireland 2025 Harpers' Call Compilation

YouTube video by Historical Harp Society of Ireland

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 18d

Ireland’s new Renaissance consort - The Earls of Ormond - in concert on Harp Day. Thanks to Harp Ireland for their sponsorship of the HHSI’s Discovery Day events for Harp Day in association with East Cork Early Music Festival 2025.

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 18d

HHSI Director Dr. Siobhán Armstrong warming up before the Harp Day concert, with Ireland’s new Renaissance consort - The Earls of Ormond at Doneraile Court, Doneraile estate, Doneraile, Co. Cork. In association with The East Cork Early Music Festival

#lánacruite #harpday2025

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 18d

HHSI Tutor Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin teaches the early Irish harp to new players at Doneraile Court, Doneraile estate, Doneraile, Co. Cork, as part of HHSI's Discovery Day event line up. In conjunction with the East Cork Early Music Festival and National Harp Day 2025.

#lánacruite #harpday2025

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 18d

A great turn out for our illustrated lecture as part of HHSI's Discovery Day in conjunction with East Cork Early Music Festival & Harp Ireland's Harp Day 2025
#lánacruite #harpday2025

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 18d

HHSI tutor, Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin, shows off her copy of the 18th-century Hollybrook harp, built for her by master Cork luthier, Kevin Harrington.

#lánacruite #harpday2025

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · 18d

All set, at one of Ireland's great stately homes, for Lá na Cruite I Harp Day! Coming up today: an illustrated talk, a Beginners' workshop, and a concert of Renaissance music this evening - including early Irish harp - by the Earls of Ormond, Ireland's new Renaissance ensemble.

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Sep 26

An event from our friends at Harp Ireland this Saturday (tomorrow) in Limerick

A night of artistry, history, and breath-taking music awaits. 🎶
Join us on Saturday 27th September at 7:30pm for an unforgettable evening with Maria Christina Cleary and Tara Viscardi.

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Sep 22

EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT: enroll now for €99 per course and save 24% off the full price of €130. Offer ends 1 October, 2025

Affordable online harp classes tutored by international experts
Post-beginner to professional level.

All harps welcome

irishharp.org/acadamh

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Sep 21

After most Harpers' Gatherings we do a YouTube premier of a past performance.

This months is from the 2023 Festival Gala — 'Bonny Portmore' and 'Madam Kiel' — Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin (voice and harp)

youtu.be/jhG7Fi9o5iU

2023 Festival Gala — 'Bonny Portmore' and 'Madam Kiel' — Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin (voice and harp)

YouTube video by Historical Harp Society of Ireland

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Sep 21

Reminder that the Harpers' Gathering is today 4-6 PM Irish time.

irishharp.org/news/septemb...

- The Historical Harp Society of Ireland

irishharp.org

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Sep 20

Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp start up again for the Autumn session on October 11th.

**Note early bird discounts available until Oct 1st**

For more information and to sign up:
irishharp.org/news/online-...

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Sep 20

Tomorrow is our next online social event the Harpers’ Gathering. Come join us for 1 hour if social time and the second hour will be an guest chat with historical harpist Heidi Rosenzweig

For more information and to sign up for this free HHSI event

irishharp.org/news/septemb...

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our sister organzation the Historical Harp Society @thehhs.bsky.social has a workshop coming up with Bill Taylor (Scoil and Acadamh alumni tutor).

For more information send an email to: [email protected]

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · May 10

irishharp.org/news/may-202...

Next Sunday is our FREE social event online, the Harpers’ Gathering

Please join us 4-6 PM Irish Time.

- The Historical Harp Society of Ireland

irishharp.org

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · May 6

While our Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp classes have started, you can still sign up for our standalone workshops right up to the day of the workshop. Only 25€ per workshop

irishharp.org/acadamh

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Apr 29

The next Harpers' Gathering (our monthly social event) will be May 18th. Please mark your calendars.

Details TBA

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Apr 27

Come join us in just a few moments for the our monthly YouTube premier after the Harpers' Gathering. This month it is a clip from Paul Dooley's performance at the 2022 Scoil na gCláirseach--Festival of Early Irish Harp

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2022 Festival Gala — concert excerpt with Paul Dooley

YouTube video by Historical Harp Society of Ireland

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thanks for sharing @taniaopland.bsky.social we look forward to seeing you and all our friends new and old this coming Sunday.

taniaopland @taniaopland.bsky.social · Apr 20

Only one week to the monthly online gathering of Historic Harp aficionados.
irishharp.org/news/april-2...
@hhsofireland.bsky.social

- The Historical Harp Society of Ireland

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Apr 7

You're invited to come learn more about our spring online classes at Acadamh na gCláirseach--Academy of Early Irish Harp.

irishharp.org/news/online-...

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Apr 5

🎼Join us for 6 standalone workshops this spring. Only 25€ per workshop or all 6 for 99€ (only until April 26)

Please visit irishharp.org/acadamh for workshop details and to sign up.🎼

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Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Apr 4

Our Spring line up of Workshops and Courses are now available on our website irishharp.org/acadamh

Early bird discounts are in effect until April 26th, classes start May 3rd.

See you then!

Historical Harp Society of Ireland @hhsofireland.bsky.social · Apr 3

Acadamh news coming very soon. Keep an eye on your email and our blog irishharp.org

Home I The Historical Harp Society of Ireland - The Historical Harp Society of Ireland

Rediscovering Ireland's iconic, ancient harp

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