Keadue Harp Festival

Keadue Harp Traditional Irish Music Festival

When & Where The Keadue Harp Festival usually takes place during the last week in July / the first week in August (including the August Bank Holiday weekend - first in August) in the small town of Keadue in County Roscommon in Ireland.

In 2010 this traditional Irish festival takes place July 30th-August 2nd.

What to Expect There's lots of harp concerts, competitions, workshops and sessions. There's a traditional Irish ceili as well as a traditional Door Dancing Competition at this Irish Festival.

Getting there Book a flight into any Irish Airport here or book a train in Ireland here.

Accommodation in Ireland

Where to stay Book your accommodation for the O'Carolan Harp Festival below. There's quality hotels and budget accommodation in Roscommon, like Bed & Breakfasts available here. Book in advance as Keadue is a very small town.

History of the O Carolan Harp Festival

This traditional Irish festival celebrates Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) a local who lost his sight due to smallpox at 18, learned to play the harp, composed over 200 pieces still in use today and traveled as a wandering harpist for the rest of his life.

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