*Aisling Lyons.
HARP YOGA is to take place in Ennistymon as part of Harp Day.
More than 100 events will take place worldwide on Saturday October 19th which is Lá na Cruite (Harp Day 2024). This year’s theme, ‘Cothú,’ meaning ‘Nurture‘, highlights the harp’s ability to inspire, uplift, and connect communities while focusing on empowering the next generation of harpers to shape the future of Ireland’s national instrument.
For the first time, Cruit Éireann Harp Ireland (CÉHI) Young Harpers’ Forum gives a voice to 40 young harpers from across Ireland, who have influenced the 2024 programme.
An invigorating yoga class is planned for Ennistymon with Harp Yoga offering a mix of music and mindfulness. Taking place at The Falls Hotel and Spa at 10am, the soothing sounds of the harp from Aisling Lyons and pedal steel guitar of Simon O’Reilly will accompany the session. Sue Redmond will be the yoga instructor.
At Ennistymon library from 11am, harp maker Paul Dooley will give a demonstration and talk on the early days of the Irish Harp. It’s back to the Falls for 12pm when Aisling Lyons will be allowing people to try the harp with ten minute slots. An evening concert takes place at 8pm in The Courthouse Gallery where the musicians include Paul Dooley, Kseniya Rusnak, Aisling Lyons and local students.
Speaking on the significance of this year’s programme, Lauren Ní Néill, CEO of CÉHI, said, “We’re proud of the next generation of Irish harpers who are designing their own events this year with incredible energy and enthusiasm to celebrate Lá na Cruite | Harp Day amongst their friends, family and local communities.”
Founded in 2016, Cruit Éireann has led the revival and promotion of Irish harping across Ireland and globally. With a mission to safeguard and celebrate harping, CÉHI connects Irish harpers with audiences worldwide while fostering innovation and accessibility for all.
