Music Generation Laois

29/10/2026

Tionól Harp + Pipes is a 3 day residential festival for young pipers and harpers from Music Generation programmes across Ireland, presented by Music Generation Laois. Our closing concert featured performances by groups of harpers and pipers, showcasing some of the great music shared during workshops throughout Tionól. The concert ended with a very special premiere of new music by Irish Composer and Harper Oisín Morrison Music , entitled 'Seanchas' performed by all 78 young musicians who attended the festival.
Supported by the Music Generation Ireland / The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Creativity and Collaboration Fund
Participating Music Generations: Music Generation Cavan / Monaghan Music Generation Louth Music Generation Mayo Music Generation Offaly Music Generation Roscommon Music Generation Waterford
Siobhan Buckley Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Harpist Jill Devlin Harp Triona Marshall Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Laois Arts 📸
Alf Harvey - Photographer

28/10/2026

A snapshot of our harp and pipes workshops at this year's Tionól 2026 📸 Alf Harvey - Photographer
Music Generation Louth Music Generation Mayo Music Generation Offaly Music Generation Roscommon Music Generation Cavan / Monaghan Music Generation Waterford
Supported by the Music Generation Ireland / The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Partnership Creativity and Collaboration Fund
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Laois County Council Laois Arts Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Harpist Jill Devlin Harp Siobhan Buckley Triona Marshall Harpist Oisín Morrison

23/10/2026

✨HARP REVOLUTION ✨

We cannot wait to welcome Italian harper and composer Adriano Sangineto to Castletown on Tuesday for this year’s Tionól for Harp and Pipes. Visual Harp is an experience where music, imagery and light intertwine to create a story and is a special event to mark Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the EU. It is definitely not to be missed!

📅 Tuesday 27 October
📍 De La Salle Retreat Centre, Castletown, Co Laois, R32N6D8
⏰ 7pm
🎫 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/harp-revolution-adriano-sangineto-tionol-harp-pipes-2026-tickets-2001065659254?aff=oddtdtcreator or at the door

Laois County Council Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Music Generation Ireland Laois Arts Laois People Leinster Express / Laois Live LaoisToday Downtown Portlaoise Siobhan Buckley Laois Markets Harp Ireland Aibhlin McCrann Music Generation Offaly Music Generation Roscommon Music Generation Louth Music Generation Mayo Music Generation Cavan / Monaghan Music Generation Waterford

22/10/2026

Join us for something truly unique! A harp and lights show in the beautiful church building in De La Salle Retreat Centre, Castletown 7pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026
Tickets on Eventbrite or on the door, part of Laois’ celebrations to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU and part of Tionól our annual festival for Harp and Pipes 2026 Laois County Council Laois Arts Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Music Generation Ireland Leinster Express / Laois Live Harp Ireland Adriano Sangineto

An internationally acclaimed musician from Italy is bound for Laois to perform at a festival in the county over the October midterm.

20/10/2026

Free lunchtime concert today to celebrate Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Inclusion Week with our partnership music programme with LOETB Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre
Music Generation Ireland Laois County Council Laois Arts Downtown Portlaoise Laois People

19/10/2026

The Bass Brothers, The Blank Appeal and Red Jeans took part in Midland Rocks presented by Music Generation Offaly in Esker Arts over the weekend, along with bands from Music Generation Westmeath and Offaly. 📹 Terry Byrne
Supported by the Music Generation Ireland / The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Partnership Creativity and Collaboration Fund Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Laois Arts Laois County Council Laois Travellers Action Group

17/10/2026

🪉 Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2026

We had a lovely student concert in Laois Music Centre last night to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day and we were delighted to be joined once again by the incredible Triona Marshall.

Thank you to everyone at Harp Ireland for making this possible.

Music Generation Ireland Laois County Council Laois and Offaly ETB Siobhan Buckley Aibhlin McCrann Laois Arts Laois People Leinster Express / Laois Live LaoisToday Downtown Portlaoise Laois Markets

16/10/2026

Great gig last night in Kavanaghs Pub-Portlaoise. Well done to Dunamaise String Ensemble under the direction of Irene RA. Great to hear new music by Emma Hynes ❤️🎶 Thank you to Eamon and Ber Dunne for organising!
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Music Generation Ireland Laois County Council Laois Arts

13/10/2026

🪉 Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2026 🪉

We’ve had the best week celebrating Lá na Cruite | Harp Day in Laois and we’re not finished yet!

We were delighted to play support for the incredible Triona Marshall for the finale of her solo tour in the Dunamaise Arts Centre last Saturday. Triona invited the harp ensemble to join her at the end for a performance of her arrangement of The Road Home, a piece composed by Martin Tourish.

Today, Triona visited and performed for the children in Scoil Bhride, Ardough, an incredible school where every child learns the harp through our harp in schools programme.

We are wrapping up the celebrations in Laois Music Centre, Portlaoise, R32Y074 on Friday 16 October at 6pm with a student concert. It is free to attend and everyone is welcome to perform!

Massive thank you to Laois County Council, Aibhlin McCrann, Triona, Affraic and everyone at Harp Ireland for supporting us and making this all possible for our young harpers.

Music Generation Ireland Laois and Offaly ETB Siobhan Buckley Laois Arts Laois People Leinster Express / Laois Live LaoisToday Downtown Portlaoise Laois Markets Harp Ireland

12/10/2026

Our Junior Strings Ensemble is open to young cello and violin players who have been been playing their instrument for 1 year upwards. This is a great way to make new friends, play with others and be part of lots of exciting opportunities!
Music Generation Ireland Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board Laois County Council Laois Arts Laois School of Music Association of Youth Orchestras