Lá na Cruite 2026 | Harp Day at TSEAC

Name: Lá na Cruite 2026 | Harp Day at TSEAC
Start: 2026-10-17T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-17T16:00:00+01:00
Location: The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

About the event

Celebrate Lá na Cruite: The Story, Craft, and Sound of the Irish Harp

Immerse yourself in Ireland’s 1,000-year-old harping tradition with an exclusive, two-hour afternoon event celebrating Lá na Cruite (Harp Day). This unique experience bridges the ancient craft of instrument making with the vibrant future of Irish music.

Master woodworker and luthier Sean Smyth of Holly Tree Harps will share his insights into the history, cultural relevance, and meticulous physics of building these iconic instruments by hand. He will demonstrate how raw, premium timber is selected, shaped, and tuned to produce the perfect instrument.

Award-winning harpist and composer Alannah Thornburgh, renowned for blending ancient airs with modern folk and jazz influences, will deliver an intimate live performance and share the folklore behind her music.

Time permitting, the event will also include an interactive, hands-on "try the harp" session. Under expert guidance, you can pull up a seat, pluck your very first strings, and feel the resonance of this magical instrument for yourself. Whether you are a traditional music enthusiast, a woodwork lover, or completely new to the harp, this afternoon promises deep history and captivating live music.

Space is strictly limited, please reserve your seat today!