At Turmennan Harps I make 34 string lever harps along with 26 string and 34 string harps designed fo
03/06/2026
Here is our summer schedule for Hobby Harp Classes for adults. These are mixed ability classes for existing players, but there is an option for new beginners to join us at 2pm before the Saturday sessions, with an option to stay on and join in 🌊💙
26/05/2026
So I needed a break …
Six months later, I’m remembering why I first fell in love with the harp, and why this hobby became such an important part of my life.
Hobby Harp classes are back 💐💛… for adult players… no pressure, just for fun, friendship and relaxation.
DM for more info. We are meeting this weekend in stunning Portballintrae
07/05/2026
From this………. to that. That’s another walnut Eala finished and ready for its new home at the start of next week 😁
Brian Waugh
www.turmennanharps.com
24/04/2026
Closing date to sign up for ensemble project tomorrow
This year's An Chúirt Chruitireachta presents a new ensemble project featuring newly arranged works on Wednesday 1 July led by renowned harpers Siobhan Buckley and Lauren Ní Néill and we are looking for harpers to get involved.
This replaces our previous Ensemble Day which was for established ensembles.
This new event is a fantastic opportunity to experience the harp festival for a day.
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/qKuiiRkyDCPh1yzi7
10/04/2026
Isabella winning first place in the Derry Feis on her Turmennan Harp. Congratulations Isabella, very well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Brian Waugh
www.turmennanharps.com
Isabella Crilly
1st place 12-15 harp
Isabella is a pupil of Áine Gray and Cormac Ó’Ceallaigh CCÉ, Ballinascreen.
27/03/2026
Another one lacquered today. This one is walnut with a ‘Steinway’ Sitka spruce soundboard which is complimented by an abalone inlay.
Brian Waugh
www.turmennanharps.com
03/03/2026
Another few Learner 26 student harps soon to be finished and ready for collection
Brian Waugh
www.turmennanharps.com
23/02/2026
Fully levered and ready for collection later this week
Brian Waugh
www.turmennanharps.com
16/02/2026
Another walnut Eala strung and in the setting/tuning process awaiting its full set of Camac levers
Brian Waugh
www.turmennanharps.com
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16/02/2026
Apron hung up for another day 😮💨😁
Brian Waugh
www.turmennanharps.com
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