Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland is delighted to announce Harps for Heritage at Muckross House, Garden & Traditional Farms, Co. Kerry on Sunday 18th August 2024 as part of Heritage Week 2024. In this immersive interactive harping experience, our audience will have an opportunity to experience and engage with various facets of harping and other traditional music practices as well as hearing how musicians engage and interact with one another in the development of their performance repertoire. Harps for Heritage will feature a variety of harp events; a Hands on Harps taster session, a Taking the Tune facilitated discussion and Harps for Heritage concert featuring Tara Viscardi, Robert Harvey, Ceoltóirí na Ríochta, Lauren Ní Néill and Eugene McKenna.

Join us for a great day of harping and heritage!
Hands on Harps
12.30-1.30pm
In a fun harp workshop, our harpers will share the story of the harp; its history, what it’s made from and its importance as our national symbol. Suitable for all members of the family - you only need to bring yourself!

Taking the Tune
2-3pm
Have you ever wondered how musicians take a familiar tune and make it their own? Harpers, dancers and musicians will describe their practice, how the tradition has passed from generation to generation, and how each person ‘takes the tune’ to shape.

Harps for Heritage Concert
3.30-5.00pm
Join some of Ireland’s finest musical talent for a showcase of diverse styles of harping, singing, portaireacht, whistling, dancing, fiddle and concertina playing.

Address
The Schoolhouse, Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farms, Killarney, Co. Kerry