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Donegal Harp Summer School with Janet Harbison

Overview

Region

Donegal,

Donegal,

New Zealand

Dates

program dates: Adult (Residential) Course: May 31 - 6 June; July 5 - 11 Dungloe Open Week: July 13 - 17 2026

Faculty

Janet Harbison

Program summary

A series of summer harp courses held in Dungloe, Co. Donegal, offering immersive tuition in traditional Irish harping. Programmes include adult residential weeks (all levels & abilities) and an all-ages Open Harp Week. Featuring classes, workshops, concerts, and sessions. Led by Janet Harbison, the courses focus on oral teaching, musicianship, creativity, and participation in a living musical tradition within a community setting along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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program details

Months

May, June, July

Length

1 week

Ages

10 and under, 11–13, 14–18, College, Adult, All ages

Levels

Beginner, Advanced beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Harp type

Lever

Accommodations

Adult residential in cottages; Open Week non-residential (self-arranged). Harps kept in class venue.

Costs

Adult only: €900 course, Accom €490. Open Week: €80 - €450

Residency options

Both overnight and commuting options are available

Financial aid

No scholarships are available

more about this program

What makes this camp experience unique is:

"Immersive Irish harping, oral teaching, small groups, and vibrant local music community"

This camp is perfect for:

"All levels, ages, and backgrounds interested in Irish harping and traditional music"

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

"welcoming community, expert tuition, and immersive traditional Irish music experience"

Additional info

Adult Only (Residential) Course is for players over the age of 18, at all levels and abilities. Held by celebrated veteran Janet Harbison, this course focused on personal development, social playing, fun and friendship located in the town of Dungloe on the magnificent Donegall coast – and at the heart of traditional Irish community. Janet will take your musicianship, confidence, creativity and traditional music understanding to a new level – enabling you to understand how music works and leading you to develop your own tunes and arranging skills.

Course price (includes course, lectures, concerts etc, breakfasts, hot lunches and arrival night dinner): €900
Accommodation (6 nights) Twin or Double bedroom en suite and starting breakfast supplies: €490
Harp Hire (at the venue during classes and practice periods, and elsewhere by special arrangement): €80
‘Plus ones’ (friends/partners): €300
Course Location: The Fairgreen Holiday Cottages, Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland F94 YY51.

Dungloe Open Harp Week (All Ages, All Stages; Classes, Concerts, Sessions). This Non-Residential Course is for harp players of all standards and musical backgrounds. (Accommodation or catering not included)
Under 10s: 2–3pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (4 days) – €80
10–13 yrs olds: 10am–12.30pm, Monday to Friday (5 days) – €100
Adults: 9.30am–3.30 pm, Monday to Friday (5 days) – €280
13-18 yrs olds : 9.30am–3.30 pm, Monday to Friday (5 days) – €450
‘HARPS PROVIDED’ (Limited numbers so be sure to book in!)
Course Location: St Crone’s Church of Ireland, Church Rd, Dungloe, Donegal (F94 VH60).

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