Daytime Harp Workshops
Open to participants of all levels (often with small fee). Good for culturally-minded visitors; prior booking often needed.
~13:00
O'Carolan Harp and Traditional Music Festival
Keadue, Ireland
Aug 1 - 4, 2025Expected
Each year, the village of Keadue honors its most famous son, the blind harper Turlough O'Carolan, with a festival of the harp. Concerts, workshops, and competitions fill several days, in a celebration of the 17th-century composer born nearby whose music still shapes the Irish tradition.
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Harps Together Concert
Public seating concert; tickets may be required. Visitors can hear the culmination of the festival’s harp collaborations.
~20:00
Where it happens
Cruit Éireann (Harp Ireland Centre)
Keadue, Ireland
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Plan the timing
Interest in harp music
Respect local boundaries
Respect for classical performance etiquette
Arrive before peak flow
Please arrive quietly for concerts and workshops. Participation in workshops is with instru...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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O'Carolan Harp and Traditional Music Festival
Keadue, Ireland
Each year, the village of Keadue honors its most famous son, the blind harper Turlough O'Carolan, with a festival of the harp. Concerts, workshops, and competitions fill several days, in a celebration of the 17th-century composer born nearby whose music still shapes the Irish tradition.
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The story behind it
Turlough O'Carolan (1670–1738) was born near Keadue; he is the town’s most celebrated historical figure. This festival honors his legacy and the Celtic harp tradition he represents.
Key moments to know
~13:00Expected
Daytime Harp Workshops
Open to participants of all levels (often with small fee). Good for culturally-minded visitors; prior booking often needed.
~20:00Expected
Harps Together Concert
Public seating concert; tickets may be required. Visitors can hear the culmination of the festival’s harp collaborations.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Interest in harp music
Respect local boundaries
Respect for classical performance etiquette
Arrive before peak flow
Please arrive quietly for concerts and workshops. Participation in workshops is with instructor guidance. Respe...
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 1 - 4, 2025
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City / Area
Keadue
Keadue, County Roscommon
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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