Achill International Harp Festival have once again created a superb online event for you to enjoy from 22-24 October 2021. We are delighted to bring a diverse range of musical collaborations and innovative cultural projects to you, our friends worldwide.

Harp lovers won’t be disappointed as we have harp tutorials for every level from the cream of the harp world. In addition, this year we have explored the historic Irish harp manuscripts. In a series of talks, concerts and recitals we learn about the great harper O’Carolan and music collector Bunting. We are also proud to bring the work of Mayo harper Hugh Higgins to the fore this year. Higgins was one of the members of the 1792 Belfast Harper’s Assembly.

But of course it’s not all about harp. There is something for everyone. Check out the wonderful concerts, recitals and talks. Don’t miss the story of The Dagda’s Harp, join us on the Paul Henry virtual walk and lots, lots more!

Central to this year’s festival is the Casadh na Taoide project. This epic cultural voyage, on a traditional Galway Hooker, reconnects the island communities of Inishturk, Inishbofin, Clare Island, Achill Island and Arranmore. The resulting film highlights life on these islands, their shared culture and heritage.

Achill International Harp Festival extends a warm welcome back to all our viewers from around the world for another online celebration of music and culture. We hope that in 2022, the year of the harp, many of you will be able to join us in person, here on Achill Island for a live festival not to be missed.