About
On a peaceful rural farm in the village of Greysteel, just 9 miles from Derry, sits a beautifully restored 150-year-old barn at the home of harpist, Lucia McGinnis. The setting offers sweeping views over Lough Foyle towards Inishowen and Binevenagh, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Specially curated experiences offers a rare opportunity to connect with Ireland's thousand-year harping tradition in an intimate and authentic setting.
Lucia brings years of professional performance, teaching and therapeutic experience, offering a warm, engaging introduction to the harp's rich cultural history. Each experience begins with a journey into the local musical landscape, close to the town that inspired the song Danny Boy. Enjoy live harp music, hear the stories behind the tradition, and take part in a gentle, hands-on introduction where you can hold and play a harp. Through fun, interactive guidance, even complete beginners can learn a simple Irish tune leaving with a sense of connection, enjoyment, and achievement.
At the heart of each experience is the Irish harp itself, a connection to the culture, history and identity that resonates long after the final note fades.
Workshop - During this workshop, you'll learn about local music, the tradition of harp-playing in Ireland, and listen to Lucia beautifully demonstrate her skills before having a go yourself on your own miniature harp.
Facilities
Catering
- Gluten Free Options Available - Please let Lucia know of your requirements when making booking. She will endevour to supply gluten free scones to the best of her ability.
Establishment Features
- Accommodation on site - Lucia also runs self catering accomodation on site, please contact her for availability and also enquire if you want to avail of Irish harp classes during your stay.
- Experience level - beginner
- Prior Booking Required
- Talks
- Tuition Available
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
- Wi-fi available
- Workshop
Event Facilities
- Booking Required - Harp by the Foyle is a private experience please enquire within.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted - Guests can purchase Lucia's CD of Irish Harp Music on site. Contactless or cash is accepted.
Provider Preferences
- In countryside - Scenery | rural farm | coastal landscape | AONB | breathtaking views over Lough Foyle
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Of Historic, Literary or Architectural Interest - The Irish Harp | UNESCO list ICH | symbol of Ireland | 1000 years of Irish harping tradition
- Unique venue - Step inside a traditional Irish barn at the home of local harpist Lucia McGinnis and experience the Irish harp up close. Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on experience where you can hear, hold and play the Irish harp in a cosy and authentic setting.
Travel & Trade
- Commission/net rates apply
