Cairde Na Cruite

Cairde Na Cruite Cairde na Cruite, since its establishment in 1960, has played a central role in the revival and development of interest in the Irish harp.

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Cairde na Cruite, since its establishment in 1960, has played a central role in the revival and development of interest in the Irish harp While its original objectives espoused the provision of expert tuition and the publication of music for the Irish harp, its mission has evolved considerably over the last 50+ years and the society has made a significant contribu

tion to the development of a vibrant dynamic role for the Irish harp, and its positioning within Irish traditional music. Currently the society is actively involved in:

promoting interest in the Irish harp nationally and internationally,
continuing to integrate the wire and gut strung harps with mainstream Irish music through the medium of the Irish language where appropriate,
facilitating the provision of teachers of the Irish harp,
introducing a wider audience base to the ancient courtly harping tradition through information giving, recording and performance of the music,
publishing music for the Irish harp,
facilitating harp-hire on a short term basis for beginners. Cairde na Cruite offers a wide range of activities which are carried out in a voluntary capacity by its committee. Apart from its annual festival, An Chúirt Chruitireachta, Cairde na Cruite

acts as an initial point of contact and information for anybody interested in the Irish harp,
organises 3 student concerts annually,
publishes a members’ newsletter annually,
publishes collections of music for the Irish harp, most recently: Rogha na gCruitirí, Harpers’ Choice, 100 Traditional Tunes for the Irish Harp.

And that’s a wrap on the 40th An Chúirt Chruitireachta at An Grianán. Many times over the years a picture with everyone ...
04/07/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 40th An Chúirt Chruitireachta at An Grianán. Many times over the years a picture with everyone was taken at the entrance to An Grianán so we couldn’t let the 40th Anniversary pass without honouring that tradition. A huge thank you to all our sponsors without whom the festival could not run in particular The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
🎶 We will continue to celebrate our 40th anniversary throughout 2026 and hope to share some memories from over the years. If you have any photos from past festivals we would love you to share them with us by tagging us here or emailing to - [email protected]

🪉In the meantime Save the date for next years festival; Bígí Linn ón 27th June to 2na July 2027!



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Louth Arts Office
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Harp Ireland
Kevin Harrington
Killarney Harps
Ireland's Ancient East

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04/07/2026

An Foireann- The dream team of



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Louth Arts Office
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Harp Ireland
Kevin Harrington
Killarney Harps
Ireland's Ancient East

04/07/2026

We are very grateful for the support of festival sponsor Harrington Harps. Festival Director Fiona Gryson played one of Kevin's wonderful harps before we departed yesterday.

If you are interested in sponsoring next years festival, please DM us.

🎵 Carolan's Concerto, comp Carolan,
arr.

Farewell Performance at Kellogg Hall. Susan MurphyLouth Arts OfficeThe Arts Council / An Chomhairle EalaíonHarp Irela...
03/07/2026

Farewell Performance at Kellogg Hall.




Susan Murphy
Louth Arts Office
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Harp Ireland
Kevin Harrington
Killarney Harps
Ireland's Ancient East

03/07/2026

A little snippet of the wonderful harp music at our Farewell Performance today



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03/07/2026

A taster of which premiered an exciting collection of new works for lever harp. Funded by Commissions Award


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02/07/2026

Harp Classes in full swing working diligently this morning


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Louth Arts Office
The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Harp Ireland
Kevin Harrington
Killarney Harps
Ireland's Ancient East

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