Cairde na Cruite, since its establishment in 1960, has played a central role in the revival and development of interest in the Irish harp. While its original objectives espoused the provision of expert tuition and the publication of music for the Irish harp, its mission has evolved considerably over the last 50+ years and the society has made a significant contribution to the development of a vibrant dynamic role for the Irish harp, and its positioning within Irish traditional music.
Currently the society is actively involved in:
Cairde na Cruite offers a wide range of activities which are carried out in a voluntary capacity by its committee. Apart from its annual festival, An Chúirt Chruitireachta, Cairde na Cruite
Uachtarán / President: Sheila Larchet Cuthbert
Cathaoirleach / Chairperson: Áine Ní Dhubhghaill
Rúnaí / Secretary: Helen Price
Cisteoir / Treasurer: Kieran Cummins
Stiúrthóir na Féile / Festival Director: Aibhlín McCrann
Scéim Ligin Cruite / Harp Hire: Áine Ní Dhubhghaill
Miontuairiscí / Minutes Secretary: Fiona Gryson
Agus / Including:
Cormac de Barra; Maureen Daly; Rachel Duffy; Méabh McKenna; Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla-Malone; Síofra Ní Dhubhghaill; Tara Viscardi