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An ChĂșirt Chruitireachta

Overview

Region

Louth,

Ireland

Dates

program dates: 29 June - 4 July 2025

Faculty

Gráinne Hambly, Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Anne-Marie O’Farrell, Cormac de Barra, Deirdre Granville, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Úna Ní Fhlannagáin,

Program summary

We warmly welcome harpers of every standard from all over the world to our festival. We are passionate about the music of the harp and its place within Irish traditional music. An ChĂșirt Chruitireachta is an immersive week of workshops, sessions and concerts and presents participants with an opportunity to engage with other harpers, gain a better understanding of Irish music, song and dance and to expand their knowledge of the harp and its music.

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program details

Months

June, July

Length

1 week

Ages

All ages

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional

Harp type

Lever

Accommodations

Ensuite rooms available onsite at An GrianĂĄn, where all festival activities take place

Costs

Residential Student and Adult Rates and Day Student Rates available

Residency options

Both overnight and commuting options are available

Financial aid

No scholarships are available

Instruments

Students must provide instrument—rentals are available

more about this program

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"An immersive week of Irish harping"

This camp is perfect for:

"All ages and stages, particularly those with an interest in Irish music"

Students come back year after year for our camp's:

"Friendly atmosphere"

Additional info

A typical day at An ChĂșirt Chruitireachta features morning classes ,afternoon workshops on a variety of topics and an evening concert. Participants stay onsite at An GrianĂĄn for the week where all festival activities take place. Classes are grouped by level and cater for all standards.

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