Harpists representing Harp Schools from the Causeway Coast and Glens area at Downhill Demesne. Photo Credit: http://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk I was delighted to take part in this wonderful project by Nodlaig Ní Bhrollaigh of Scoil Ruaidhrí Dall which celebrates 1500 years since the birth of Colmcille. Comcille, also known as St Columba, is linked with the CausewayContinueContinue reading “Colmcille 1500, ‘Strings of Heaven’”
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Covid-19 Update
https://vimeo.com/420425127 My contribution to Harp Ireland’s Online Concert Series, ‘Harps for Hope’ It was my pleasure to contribute to Harp Ireland’s ‘Harps For Hope’ concert series during the Covid-19 lockdown. Sadly, all classes and workshops were cancelled due to the Covid 19 lockdown. However, I am still offering individual tuition online via Skype and haveContinueContinue reading “Covid-19 Update”
The Irish Harp: UNESCO status as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Katy Bustard, Janet Harbison and Aibhlin McCrannPhoto credit: Mal McCann On Thursday 20th February 2020, I had the honour of speaking at ‘The Irish Harp: Reception to Celebrate the recent UNESCO status designation of the Irish Harp as an Intangible Cultural Heritage’. I spoke about my own journey of learning the harp, which was quiteContinueContinue reading “The Irish Harp: UNESCO status as Intangible Cultural Heritage”
