Learning to play the harp was, for a long time, an unfulfilled dream for me. Growing up in Northern Ireland and coming from a Protestant background, I didn’t have the opportunity to learn Irish harp. The harp held a mythical quality for me. I was a reader and was aware of its special properties throughContinueContinue reading “My Harp Journey”
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Colmcille 1500, ‘Strings of Heaven’
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’”
Christmas and New Year at Causeway Harp School
Christmas is always a super busy time for harpists! This year pupils played at Dunseverick Primary School’s annual carol service at Ballintoy Parish Church. A group of 5 harpists played a selection of pieces as guests arrived and also did a special group performance of ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ and ‘Carol of the Bells’. WeContinueContinue reading “Christmas and New Year at Causeway Harp School”
Causeway U3A Irish Harp Classes
Causeway U3A Traditional Harp Class in Portballintrae Village Hall On Monday mornings it is my pleasure to teach two Traditional Irish Harp Classes as part of the Causeway U3A activity programme. The Causeway U3A has a wealth of activities and groups on offer and there is sure to be something to appeal to everyone! PlayingContinueContinue reading “Causeway U3A Irish Harp Classes”
Beginners’ Harp Class
Portballintrae, Sept-Oct 2019 Beginners’ Harp Class, Portballintrae Village Hall, October 2019 In September 2019, ten women and girls gathered together in Portballintrae Village Hall to learn the Irish harp. After only 3 lessons together we have learned to play the traditional air, ‘The South Wind’ and a polka known as ‘Johnny Leary’s’. Each week weContinueContinue reading “Beginners’ Harp Class”
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