The picturesque, award-winning village of Keadue became the beating heart of traditional Irish music last night as the 2026 O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School officially launched its week-long celebration.
The grand opening was officially performed by Fiona Fitzgerald, Fáilte Ireland Regional Development Officer for Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, who highlighted the immense cultural and tourism significance of the festival to the local region and the wider national stage.

1. O'Carolan Harp Festival Opens in Style
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2. O'Carolan Harp Festival Opens in Style
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3. O'Carolan Harp Festival Opens in Style
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4. O'Carolan Harp Festival Opens in Style
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