{"id":2251,"date":"2025-10-08T22:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T22:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/?p=2251"},"modified":"2025-10-16T10:57:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T10:57:03","slug":"la-na-cruite-harp-day-galways-waterways-tour-saturday-18-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/la-na-cruite-harp-day-galways-waterways-tour-saturday-18-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day &#038; Galway\u2019s Waterways Tour \u2013 Saturday 18 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"421\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/la-na-cruite-harp-day-galways-waterways-tour-saturday-18-october-2025\/img_20241019_113915-scaled\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?fit=2156%2C1617&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2156,1617\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_20241019_113915-scaled\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_20241019_113915-scaled-1.webp?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"421\"><strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"421\">Celebrate L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day at the Hall of the Red Earl<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"597\">On <strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"457\">Saturday, 18th October 2025<\/strong>, Galway Civic Trust is delighted to celebrate <strong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"531\">L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day<\/strong>, a national day dedicated to Ireland\u2019s iconic musical heritage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"971\">At <strong>11.00 AM<\/strong>, join us in the <strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"654\">Hall of the Red Earl<\/strong> for a special <strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"707\">harp performance by Kathleen Loughnane and Catriona Cannon, followed by Maura \u00d3 Cr\u00f3in\u00edn at 1.00 PM<\/strong>.Kathleen, Catriona and Maua will perform a selection of traditional pieces and share their expertise in a <strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"819\">talk on early Irish music<\/strong>, exploring the deep roots of our 1,000-year-old harping tradition \u2014 recognised by UNESCO on its <strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"968\">List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1173\">Following her performance, Maua will take <strong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1046\">questions from the audience<\/strong>, offering visitors a rare chance to learn more about the instrument that has become a symbol of Irish identity and artistry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1480\">L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day celebrates the harp through performances, workshops, and pop-up events across Ireland \u2014 inviting everyone to experience the beauty and legacy of our national instrument. We are proud to host this year\u2019s celebration in one of Galway\u2019s most historic venues, the Hall of the Red Earl.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1536\"><strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1536\">Galway\u2019s Waterways \u2013 Medieval Galway Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1755\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2253\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/index.php\/2025\/10\/08\/la-na-cruite-harp-day-galways-waterways-tour-saturday-18-october-2025\/photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00.webp?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00.webp?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00.webp?fit=750%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00.webp?resize=225%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/galwaycivictrust.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photo_39_2025-10-06_01-09-00.webp?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>At <strong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1552\">2.30 PM<\/strong>, we invite you to take part in a <strong data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1626\">special guided tour and presentation<\/strong> exploring <strong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1681\">Galway\u2019s Waterways and Medieval Heritage<\/strong>, led by <strong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1704\">Ian Brophy<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1726\">Declan O\u2019Shea<\/strong> of <strong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1752\">Galway Civic Trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1941\">Depending on the weather, this will take the form of either a <strong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1835\">walking tour<\/strong> or a <strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1865\">virtual presentation<\/strong> showcasing the rich history of Galway\u2019s medieval cityscape and waterways.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2299\">We are particularly pleased to announce that, thanks to <strong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2078\">funding from Galway City Council under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025<\/strong>, Galway Civic Trust has recently purchased new <strong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2150\">tour audio equipment<\/strong>. This investment supports our ongoing commitment to <strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2236\">accessibility and inclusivity<\/strong>, allowing more people to enjoy our guided tours comfortably.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2503\">For this inaugural inclusive tour, we are working closely with <strong data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2398\">volunteer and community groups<\/strong> around Galway involved in <strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2439\">Age Action<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2465\">Active Retirement<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2500\">St. Vincent de Paul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2734\">Places on the tour are <strong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2554\">strictly limited to 25<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2596\">a few spaces are still available<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2600\" \/>If you\u2019d like to join us, <strong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2650\">booking is essential<\/strong> \u2014 please <strong data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2697\">email Declan via our contact form<\/strong> on the Galway Civic Trust website.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2791\"><strong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2791\">A New Chapter for Inclusive Heritage Tours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2947\">This tour marks the beginning of a new series of <strong data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2891\">accessible and inclusive heritage experiences<\/strong> that Galway Civic Trust will host on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3189\">We welcome anyone who would like to <strong data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3001\">get involved<\/strong>, whether through <strong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3050\">volunteering, sharing ideas<\/strong>, or supporting our projects. Together, we can continue to celebrate and preserve Galway\u2019s unique cultural and historical heritage for all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3189\"><strong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3226\">Event Details at a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3595\">\ud83d\uddd3 <strong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3260\">Saturday, 18 October 2025<\/strong><br data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3263\" \/>\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3310\">Hall of the Red Earl, Druid Lane, Galway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3595\">\ud83c\udfb5 1<strong data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3395\">1.00 AM \u2013 Kathleen Loughnane and Catriona Cannon: Harp Performance &amp; Talk (L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day)<\/strong><br data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3313\" \/>\ud83c\udfb5 <strong data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3395\">1.00 PM \u2013 Maua \u00d3 Cr\u00f3in\u00edn: Harp Performance &amp; Talk (L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day)<\/strong><br data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3398\" \/>\ud83c\udff0 <strong data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3484\">2.30 PM \u2013 Galway\u2019s Waterways: Medieval Galway Tour (Ian Brophy &amp; Declan O\u2019Shea)<\/strong><br data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3487\" \/>\ud83d\udcac <strong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3540\">Booking essential \u2013 limited to 25 participants<\/strong><br data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3543\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3593\">Contact Declan via our website contact form<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day at the Hall of the Red Earl On Saturday, 18th October 2025, Galway Civic Trust is delighted to celebrate L\u00e1 na Cruite | Harp Day, a national day dedicated to Ireland\u2019s iconic musical heritage. 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