Méabh McKenna

I’m a freelance harpist and performer based in Dublin, with over a decade of experience performing with orchestral groups, early music ensembles, bands, and artists across Irish traditional, classical, folk, jazz, contemporary classical, and experimental genres. My versatility on the harp has let me explore new approaches and sounds, and to highlight what the instrument is capable of and where it can be found.

As a DIY community artist, I’m committed to collaborative art and dynamic playing styles. I’ve maintained long‑standing collaborations with songwriters Maija Sofia and Aoife Nessa Frances, and I’ve performed with Isadora Epstein as a live soundtrack collaborator. My solo project blends voice, harp, percussion, and electronics to explore historic Irish songs, original compositions, and improvised material. I regularly perform on pedal harp and the Early Irish wire‑strung harp (backed by Arts Council research support) and I’m currently developing new recordings with Ultan O’Brien, Seamus Hyland, and the collaborative improvisational project géis. My work has taken me to the National Concert Hall, Triskel Arts Centre, Cork Improvised Music Club, IMMA’s Earth Rising festival, Feile na Gaeilge, and many other venues and festivals.