The Irish Harp Centre is a mid 19th century listed School House with neighbouring cottages magnificently situated on the shores of the River Shannon by the ancient castle and historic village of Castleconnell. Located only twenty minutes from Shannon Airport, 6 miles from Limerick city, and two miles from the University and the Irish World Music Centre.

Facilities:

• Various activity, exhibition small conference rooms
• Project, meeting, teaching, reception rooms
• A spacious conservatory for people to congregate
• A large kitchen and dining room
• A reference library
• Rehearsal space for the orchestras & other performers
• Accommodation for residential visitors in the adjacent Holiday Village/Hotel

Irish Harp Centre & Music School:

• Our Music School runs daily throughout the year.
• The School currently runs lessons in 12 instruments including Piano,Organ,Guitar,Flute,Fiddle,Whistle,Singing ,Mandolin,Banjo,Bodhran piano and general music appreciation.
• There is Music for Toddlers (3-7 yrs).
• On Saturdays , children and older players are encouraged to have a free cuppa and play a few tunes in the Musician’s Corner, perhaps after a walk along the Shannon river beside us….

In the tradition of the ancient monastic places of learning in Ireland, the Irish Harp Centre & Music School is a place of culture and learning, of natural and architectural beauty, of sanctuary and a centre for the pursuance of excellence in the traditional arts.