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Harps for Hope makes online connections to form 240-strong ensemble

Harpers from Cork and beyond have been making the most of online interaction, and a 240-strong ensemble will perform O’Carolan’s ‘Fanny Power’ this weekend, writes Pet O’Connell.

Harps for Hope makes online connections to form 240-strong ensemble

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020 - 18:45

Pet O’Connell

Damhait Sweeney and her daughter Emer McDonagh.

Harpers from Cork and beyond have been making the most of online interaction, and a 240-strong ensemble will perform O’Carolan’s ‘Fanny Power’ this weekend, writes Pet O’Connell.

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