Turlough O'Carolan was an Irish harper, composer, and singer, who gained great fame due to his exceptional gift for composition. He was born in Nobber, Co. Meath in 1670. When he was 14, his father ...
Irish Central: On This Day: Turlough O'Carolan, Ireland's last bard, died in 1738
On Friday night, Arcata Playhouse will introduce audiences to two potential unknowns: the rare wire-strung harp and the music and story of Ireland’s Turlough O’Carolan, regarded as the country’s ...
Starting out as a three day festival in 1978 to commemorate Turlough O'Carolan, harper and composer, who is buried in Kilronan Cemetery, this festival and summer school is now a week long ...
Born to be a blacksmith, blinded and then having found music, Turlough O'Carolan, passed away aged 68 on . This County Meath man's music continues to be played by the likes of Planxty ...
Times-Standard: Not your typical musical theater Celtic harpist presents ‘O’Carolan’s Farewell to Music’
Not your typical musical theater Celtic harpist presents ‘O’Carolan’s Farewell to Music’
Tribune-Star: MARK BENNETT: Red hair, family roots led musician to Irish harp, culture
The ears and minds of a group of folks gathered near Cleveland, Ohio, will experience a uniquely Irish moment on Friday — St. Patrick’s Day. Songs will emanate from Siobhan McCarthy’s Celtic harp.
MARK BENNETT: Red hair, family roots led musician to Irish harp, culture
The O'Carolan Harp and Traditional Music Festival and Summer School, Keadue, Co. Roscommon has established itself over the years as one of Ireland's leading musical events. The 2010 Festival which is ...