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Young Laois harpers and pipers flocked to Castletown this week for Tionól Harp and Pipes, presented by Music Generation Laois. Young harpers and pipers from across Ireland took part in the the day festival, which included workshops and performance opportunities. Acclaimed harpers Michael Rooney from Monaghan and Catriona McKay from Scotland were among the team of professional musicians working with 74 young people. Participants hailed from Music Generation programmes in Louth, Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan and Waterford, as well as from Music Generation Laois. "We are thrilled to celebrate ten years of Tionól," Ms Rosa Flannery, Music Development Officer with Music Generation Laois told the Leinster Express / Laois Live. "Young harpers and pipers from all over Ireland are taking part in an immersive music experience that develops their musical skills and forges life-long friendships. "Music Generation Laois has a special focus on harping and piping, the harp and uilleann pipes are two instruments of cultural significance to Ireland that need to be preserved, supported and developed," Ms Flannery said. Tionól Harp and Pipes 2026 will take place from 26-28 October in Castletown. The event is supported by the Music Generation / Arts Council of Ireland Partnership Creativity and Collaboration Fund. Music Generation Laois is part of Music Generation, Ireland's national performance music education programme, co-funded by U2, the Ireland Funds and the Department of Education and Youth. Locally, Music Generation Laois is part of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board and supported by Laois County Council. To find out more about joining Music Generation Laois’ harp or uilleann pipes programmes see musicgenerationlaois.ie WATCH: Sod turned on €6.5m extension to ESB training centre in Portlaoise
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Young Laois harpers and pipers flocked to Castletown this week for Tionól Harp and Pipes, presented by Music Generation Laois. Young harpers and pipers from across Ireland took part in the the day festival, which included workshops and performance opportunities. Acclaimed harpers Michael Rooney from Monaghan and Catriona McKay from Scotland were among the team of professional musicians working with 74 young people. Participants hailed from Music Generation programmes in Louth, Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan and Waterford, as well as from Music Generation Laois. "We are thrilled to celebrate ten years of Tionól," Ms Rosa Flannery, Music Development Officer with Music Generation Laois told the Leinster Express / Laois Live. "Young harpers and pipers from all over Ireland are taking part in an immersive music experience that develops their musical skills and forges life-long friendships. "Music Generation Laois has a special focus on harping and piping, the harp and uilleann pipes are two instruments of cultural significance to Ireland that need to be preserved, supported and developed," Ms Flannery said. Tionól Harp and Pipes 2026 will take place from 26-28 October in Castletown. The event is supported by the Music Generation / Arts Council of Ireland Partnership Creativity and Collaboration Fund. Music Generation Laois is part of Music Generation, Ireland's national performance music education programme, co-funded by U2, the Ireland Funds and the Department of Education and Youth. Locally, Music Generation Laois is part of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board and supported by Laois County Council. To find out more about joining Music Generation Laois’ harp or uilleann pipes programmes see musicgenerationlaois.ie WATCH: Sod turned on €6.5m extension to ESB training centre in Portlaoise
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Young Laois harpers and pipers flocked to Castletown this week for Tionól Harp and Pipes, presented by Music Generation Laois. Young harpers and pipers from across Ireland took part in the the day festival, which included workshops and performance opportunities. Acclaimed harpers Michael Rooney from Monaghan and Catriona McKay from Scotland were among the team of professional musicians working with 74 young people. Participants hailed from Music Generation programmes in Louth, Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan and Waterford, as well as from Music Generation Laois. "We are thrilled to celebrate ten years of Tionól," Ms Rosa Flannery, Music Development Officer with Music Generation Laois told the Leinster Express / Laois Live. "Young harpers and pipers from all over Ireland are taking part in an immersive music experience that develops their musical skills and forges life-long friendships. "Music Generation Laois has a special focus on harping and piping, the harp and uilleann pipes are two instruments of cultural significance to Ireland that need to be preserved, supported and developed," Ms Flannery said. Tionól Harp and Pipes 2026 will take place from 26-28 October in Castletown. The event is supported by the Music Generation / Arts Council of Ireland Partnership Creativity and Collaboration Fund. Music Generation Laois is part of Music Generation, Ireland's national performance music education programme, co-funded by U2, the Ireland Funds and the Department of Education and Youth. Locally, Music Generation Laois is part of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board and supported by Laois County Council. To find out more about joining Music Generation Laois’ harp or uilleann pipes programmes see musicgenerationlaois.ie WATCH: Sod turned on €6.5m extension to ESB training centre in Portlaoise
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Young Laois harpers and pipers flocked to Castletown this week for Tionól Harp and Pipes, presented by Music Generation Laois. Young harpers and pipers from across Ireland took part in the the day festival, which included workshops and performance opportunities. Acclaimed harpers Michael Rooney from Monaghan and Catriona McKay from Scotland were among the team of professional musicians working with 74 young people. Participants hailed from Music Generation programmes in Louth, Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan and Waterford, as well as from Music Generation Laois. "We are thrilled to celebrate ten years of Tionól," Ms Rosa Flannery, Music Development Officer with Music Generation Laois told the Leinster Express / Laois Live. "Young harpers and pipers from all over Ireland are taking part in an immersive music experience that develops their musical skills and forges life-long friendships. "Music Generation Laois has a special focus on harping and piping, the harp and uilleann pipes are two instruments of cultural significance to Ireland that need to be preserved, supported and developed," Ms Flannery said. Tionól Harp and Pipes 2026 will take place from 26-28 October in Castletown. The event is supported by the Music Generation / Arts Council of Ireland Partnership Creativity and Collaboration Fund. Music Generation Laois is part of Music Generation, Ireland's national performance music education programme, co-funded by U2, the Ireland Funds and the Department of Education and Youth. Locally, Music Generation Laois is part of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board and supported by Laois County Council. To find out more about joining Music Generation Laois’ harp or uilleann pipes programmes see musicgenerationlaois.ie WATCH: Sod turned on €6.5m extension to ESB training centre in Portlaoise