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Carolan Festival 

Our Festival is a gathering of people who play, listen, sing, or dance to the music of

Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738), Irish harper and composer. 

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*** Autumn 2025 ***

Sessions & Events

  

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st (All Saints Day, in honor of Carolan)

Greenland O'Carolan Jam Session (near Portsmouth, NH)

1:30-4:30 pm 

Greenland Parish House 

44 Post Rd. (Rt. 151),

Greenland, NH

Round-robin format, use sheet music

At least 30-50% Carolan Tunes 

Carolan Festival Tune Books (80+ Tunes) are available from Bob Paul beforehand, and on the day, for $20.

Limited close parking: diagonally by the side fence, parallel by the back fence. (Don't use the library spaces.)
Lots of parking at the school lot one block south.

Snacks provided by the church.

Free, Donations appreciated (for snacks & venue)!

Hosted & organized by Bob & Mary Paul

RSVP if you plan to attend: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

 HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST FESTIVALS BELOW:

Link to video clips from past Carolan Festivals (several of Dominique Dodge):
 
 

 Thanks to All who participated for 14 magical Festivals 2007-2023 in Worcester, VT!!

 

The Mallerys have retired from hosting at their farm in Worcester, VT

but are still actively involved. 

Thanks to All who participated for 14 magical Festivals 2007-2019, 2023 in Worcester, VT!!

Smaller Carolan Gatherings are being held by anyone who wants to host.

Please contact Elizabeth if you are interested:

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Enjoy Sharon Schenkel's wonderful 2016 Festival photo album by clicking here 

 

Festival Founder and Host, John Mallery, was in his element in 2016 having achieved piano mobility!

These photos by Sharon Schenkel say it all!

1) John in his glory 2) John & Cathryn  3) John still glowing

 

John in his glory John Cathryn on rolling piano John and mobile piano still glowing

 

 

 The spirit of the Festival is to share our appreciation of the music. The Carolan Festival will be held, Rain or Shine. Modest donation requested to cover costs. This is a not-for-profit event.

Please contact us for all inquiries or if you would like to sign up for our latest information and announcements.


Proceeds from Tune Books and DVDs go back into funding the festival: Order Here
 
 
A list of the tunes (tunes played at our previous Carolan Festivals in italics) - which will also serve as a starting point for tunes to play at this year's Festival.We will by no means be restricted to only these tunes- 214 tunes have survived! 
 
Links to websites with written music and midi files are also listed in the Carolan References link, to help explore and learn tunes, whether by sight or by ear.