Lady Desart Choir

14/06/2026

The excitement is building as we get ready for "A Celtic Tapestry" this Thursday! Today, we are absolutely thrilled to introduce Lorenda and the incredible Hartland Harp Ensemble all the way from Kentucky, USA! 🇺🇸✈️🇮🇪
The harp holds a very special place in Irish culture, and we are incredibly honoured to welcome this most talented ensemble, alongside Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble and the New Caledonia Folk Orchestra. It promises to be a deeply moving and grand evening of music.
Come hear them live:

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
🎟 Tickets €20 (link in Bio)
We look forward to seeing you there for this unique musical celebration!

12/06/2026

The countdown to "A Celtic Tapestry" is on! 🎶 We are so excited to welcome Elaine and Larry Conger from the New Caledonia Folk Orchestra and their talented friends joining them from right across the US! 🇺🇸✈️🇮🇪
As you can see they are just as excited to get over to Ireland as we are to have them!
We promised a warm Kilkenny welcome (and maybe a gentle correction or two if needed!) 😉
We cannot wait to share the stage for what promises to be a grand evening of music. Make sure to join us and help us give our US visitors a massive Céad míle fáilte🎻🎤✨
📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
🎟 Tickets €20

11/06/2026

🪉A Celtic Tapestry ☘️- Meet the performers
🥁…New Caledonian Folk Orchestra

*New Caledonia Folk Orchestra with Artistic Directors Larry & Elaine Conger*
The New Caledonia Folk Orchestra is a trailblazing ensemble dedicated to exploring and celebrating the deep, historic connections between the music of Ireland and the traditional sounds of the Southern Appalachians.

Under the innovative artistic direction of Larry and Elaine Conger, the orchestra specializes in unique arrangements that dynamically circulate melody and harmony across a vibrant tapestry of instruments—including the mountain dulcimer, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Following their highly successful maiden voyage to Scotland last year, the ensemble continues to evolve its orchestral folk sound, bringing together musicians and dedicated music-lovers alike.

Through their evocative performances and spirited jam sessions, the New Caledonia Folk Orchestra bridges generations and oceans, turning historical roots into a living, breathing musical adventure.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
🎟 Tickets €20
https://buytickets.at/ladydesartchoir/2185414

A Celtic Tapestry: A Transatlantic Musical Evening – St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny, Thu 18 Jun 2026 - The USA's New Caledonia Folk Orchestra with The Lady Desart Choir, Heartland Harp Ensemble USA & Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble Something genuinely special is coming to Kilkenny....

10/06/2026

🪉A Celtic Tapestry ☘️- Meet the performers
🥁… The Lady Desart Choir

Founded in 2017, the Lady Desart Choir has grown into a dynamic ensemble of 75 singers - men and women ranging in age from 26 to 86. Known for its lively performances and wide-ranging repertoire spanning multiple genres, the choir has become a much-loved part of Kilkenny’s cultural life. Each year it hosts a showcase Christmas concert that has become one of the highlights of the city’s festive season, selling out annually and attracting audiences from across the region and beyond.

In January 2027, the choir will travel to New York to take up an invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall, as part of their 10-year anniversary celebrations.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
🎟 Tickets €20
https://buytickets.at/ladydesartchoir/2185414

09/06/2026

🪉A Celtic Tapestry ☘️ - Meet the performers
🥁….The Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble

The Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble is led by musician educator and Waterford based harper Jill Devlin. The harp programme commenced in 2019, offering children and young people access to instruments and weekly harp tuition in Waterford City.
During the lockdown of 2020/21, the programme continued to grow online with new students and the beginning of the Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble.
In September 2022, the harp programme extended to
Dungarvan where children and young people in West Waterford can now access instruments and
weekly harp tuition also.
Since 2019, the young harpers have collaborated with a number of noted musicians including Macdara Ó Faoláin, Alannah Thornburgh, Fiana Ní Chonaill, and the MTU CSM Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Symphony Club of Waterford. Their most recent performances include Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a featured performance on TG4, and a performance at the Celtic Harp
Festival di Pamparato in Italy last summer where they also featured on the album Live in Pamparato, Vol. 3 - 2025.
Many of the harp students attend the annual Tionól harp and pipes residential weekend hosted by Music Generation Laois and are members of Music Generation Ireland’s Harp
Collective.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
🎟 Tickets €20
https://buytickets.at/ladydesartchoir/2185414

08/06/2026

🪉A Celtic Tapestry ☘️- Meet the performers
🥁…The Heartland Harp Ensemble from Kentucky USA

The Heartland Harp Ensemble under the direction of Lorinda Jones, meets in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, attracting members across central Kentucky. In addition to performing locally, the group has travelled to Ireland, Scotland and Wales learning the history of the harp and recreating the music in their own arrangements that include not only the Irish harp, but also complimentary instruments such as the flute, psaltery, Irish whistle and flute, accordion, percussion and vocals. Their next big adventure is performing in St. Canice’s Cathedral in Kilkenny Ireland, June 18th, along with the USA’s New Caledonia Folk Orchestra, Kilkenny’s Lady Desart Choir and the Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
🎟 Tickets €20
https://buytickets.at/ladydesartchoir/2185414

06/06/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of music in one of Ireland's most magnificent cathedrals.

The New Caledonia Folk Orchestra and Heartland Harp Ensemble USA travel from America for a one-night-only performance alongside Kilkenny's Lady Desart Choir and Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble.

From the rich sounds of strings and harp to dynamic contemporary choral music, A Celtic Tapestry will bring four distinctive performances together in the spectacular surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
🎟 Tickets €20 (Link in Comments)

04/06/2026

The New Caledonia Folk Orchestra and Heartland Harp Ensemble USA are travelling from the United States to perform here, and for one evening only, appearing alongside two of the Southeast’s best-loved ensembles: Kilkenny’s Lady Desart Choir and Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble.

The venue is St. Canice’s Cathedral, one of the most iconic places in Ireland to experience live performance.

Expect an evening that moves between the warmth of choral voices, the expressiveness of strings, and the timeless sound of harp and dulcimer — distinct musical worlds woven into something you won’t hear anywhere else.

This is a rare, once-off event. A transatlantic collaboration, live in your own backyard.

Tickets are limited — don’t miss your chance to be there!

ALL TICKET PROCEEDS SUPPORT

Travel and accommodation costs for The Lady Desart Choir’s performance at Carnegie Hall, New York in January 2027.

Tickets available via Ticket Tailor
Link in Bio

04/06/2026

The New Caledonia Folk Orchestra and Heartland Harp Ensemble USA are travelling from the United States to perform here, and for one evening only, appearing alongside two of the Southeast’s best-loved ensembles: Kilkenny’s Lady Desart Choir and Music Generation Waterford Harp Ensemble.

The venue is St. Canice’s Cathedral, one of the most iconic places in Ireland to experience live performance.

Expect an evening that moves between the warmth of choral voices, the expressiveness of strings, and the timeless sound of harp and dulcimer — distinct musical worlds woven into something you won’t hear anywhere else.

This is a rare, once-off event. A transatlantic collaboration, live in your own backyard.

Tickets are limited — don’t miss your chance to be there!

ALL TICKET PROCEEDS SUPPORT

Travel and accommodation costs for The Lady Desart Choir’s performance at Carnegie Hall, New York in January 2027.

Tickets available via Ticket Tailor
Link in Bio

02/06/2026

And breathe… 😮💨🎶 What an absolute whirlwind of a June Bank Holiday weekend!

We are officially back on dry land after a three-day musical marathon across County Kilkenny, and our hearts (and voices) are completely full.

First and foremost, a massive THANK YOU to every single person who came out to watch us, clapped along, and cheered us on over the last 72 hours. Seeing so many familiar and new faces in the crowds made every single mile worth it! 🫶✨

We also want to say two very special thank yous to our incredible hosts:
🌲 A huge thank you to the Castlecomer Male Voice Choir for inviting us to be a part of the beautiful Where Voices Meet Roots event on Sunday. It is always a privilege to share the stage with such fantastic local talent under the woodland canopy.
🏇 And a massive thank you to Gowran Racecourse for having us out for The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Gowran Classic on Monday. Ending our weekend trackside with such an energetic crowd was the perfect grand finale!

From the festival buzz of the Cat Laughs on Saturday to the racetrack on Monday, it’s a weekend we won't forget anytime soon. Time for some honey, lemon, and a very long lie-down! 🍯🍋🛌

See you all at the next one!