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Harp-builders in Ireland

Does anyone know if there are Harp-makers in Ireland and where they are situated?

# Posted on July 28th 2005 by La_grotte

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

Paul Dooley is based in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. He's a performer rather than a harp maker though. Have a look at his website: http://www.pauldooley.com

# Posted on July 28th 2005 by slainte

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

You could try to contact some at Cairde na Cruite - see www.harp.net/CnaC/CnaC.htm - they may be able to point you in the right direction

# Posted on July 28th 2005 by Cuso

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

The list below is out of date, but it's a start . . .

http://tns-www.lcs.mit.edu/harp/archives/1996.04/0269.html

Most of the harp builders in Ireland don't have their own websites, but one who does is Jan Muyllaert:

http://www.irishharps.net/

# Posted on July 28th 2005 by tedium

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

You can also get them through the Historical Harp Society, if you're interested in wire-strung - www.irishharp.org. If you haven't considered it, I really recommend that you do, it's a really beautiful instrument! They have a summer school too (which I'm going to, and can't wait! ) - www.irishharpschool.com

# Posted on July 28th 2005 by tumeltyni

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

http://www.irishharps.net/maker.htm

# Posted on July 28th 2005 by Backer

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

Larry Egar in Cork(I think) is supposed to be excellent, but Im not sure of any contact details for him

# Posted on July 29th 2005 by an_insoluble_pancake

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

Have you tried GUINNESS? They make "Harp" apparently! ;-)

# Posted on July 29th 2005 by bbrowne

Re: Harp-builders in Ireland

The early Irish is cheaper, more portable, and more beautiful than the modern ones though, I reckon....

# Posted on July 29th 2005 by tumeltyni