Tionól Harp + Pipes
26-28 October,
Castletown,
Co. Laois
Tionól Harp + Pipes, 26-28 October, Castletown, Co. Laois
Tionól Harp + Pipes is a 3 day festival for young harpers and pipers in Castletown, Co. Laois, from 26-28 October, presented by Music Generation Laois.
Young musicians attend workshops in harps and pipes, participate in a harps and pipes ensemble, attend a concert and take part in a performance on the final day.
Tionól Harp + Pipes 2026 – Day Students
Dates: Monday 26 October – Wednesday 28 October 2026
Location: De La Salle Retreat Centre, Castletown, Co. Laois (R32N6D8)
Age Criteria for day students: Age 8 Upwards
Fee: €100
Refunds: As spaces are limited for 2026, we have a no refund policy in place.
Harp workshops: Grainne Hambly, Siobhan Buckley, Oisín Morrison, Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, Jill Devlin
Uilleann Pipes Workshops: Joe Byrne, Jane Walls
Schedule
Monday 26 October
12pm-1pm: Registration, De La Salle Retreat Centre, Castletown, Co Laois, (R32N6D8)
1pm-2pm: Lunch (provided) De La Salle Retreat Centre
2pm-4pm: Harp + Pipe classes, De La Salle Retreat Centre (working on music composed by Oisín Morrison for Tionól 2026)
4pm-5pm: Free time (supervised)
5pm-6pm: Harp + Pipe classes, De La Salle Retreat Centre
6pm Dinner: (provided), De La Salle Retreat Centre
7pm-7.45pm: Rehearsal for final concert, De La Salle Retreat Centre (Large scale ensemble rehearsal with Oisín Morrison)
7.45pm: Collection
Tuesday 27 October
9:45am: Drop off
10am-11.30am: Harp + Pipes classes, De La Salle Retreat Centre
11.30am-11.45am: Break (supervised)
11.45am-1pm: Harp + Pipes classes, De La Salle Retreat Centre
1pm-2pm: Lunch (provided), De La Salle Retreat Centre
2pm-4pm: Harp + Pipe classes, De La Salle Retreat Centre
4pm-4.30pm: Free time (supervised)
4.30pm-5.30pm: Harp + Pipes classes, De La Salle Retreat Centre
5.30pm: Collection
Wednesday 28 October
9:45am: Drop off
10am-11am: Harp + Pipes classes, De La Salle Retreat Centre
11am-12pm: Ensemble Rehearsal with Oisín
12.15pm-1.00pm: Closing Concert - parents/guardians welcome / free admission
1.00pm: Lunch (provided), De La Salle Retreat Centre
1.30pm: End/All Students Depart
Tionól Harp + Pipes is supported by the Music Generation/Arts Council Partnership Creativity and Collaboration Fund
‘Harp Revolution – Visual Harp’
with Adriano Sangineto
with Adriano Sangineto
Tuesday 27 October, De La Salle Retreat Centre, Castletown, Co Laois, 7pm
A special event to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU at this year’s Tionól!
‘Harp Revolution – Visual Harp’ with Adriano Sangineto – Italy, (Celtic Harp, Electronics, drum pads, vocals) is an immersive harp experience where music, imagery and light intertwine.
Admission: Adults €10/ Under 18’s €5 (Tionól Day Students attend free of charge)
Tickets on eventbrite
