Biography
Born and raised in Nobber, Co.Meath, Ireland, the birthplace of Ireland's most famous Harper/Composer Turlough O'Carolan.Dearbhails primary harp teacher was Aibhlin McCrann, after graduating from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dearbhail continued her quest to become established in the circle of elite Harp Players and soon became a member of The Belfast Harp Orchestra, founded by Janet Harbison and also The Irish National Harp Ensemble, which performed in the original production of 'Spirit of the Dance'.For the past 12 years Dearbhail has appeared at America's Largest International Festival 'Worldfest' in Branson, Missouri, USA. In 2011 she appeared alongside the critically acclaimed Irish Tenor, Michael Londra in 'Irish Eyes are Smiling'.In 1993 The Meath Harp Academy was established, incorporating over 42 students from surrounding areas. The Academy is a striving example of how alive the Irish harp is today in Ireland. From the success of the academy, the students participate in the Meath Harp Ensemble and the Meath Harp Orchestra and Dearbhail is currently musical director and primary teacher.Dearbhail has released four recordings, 'Strings alive', 'Christmas with the Irish Harp', 'Off the Beaten Track' and 'Butterfly'. More recently was chosen to record a track on 'Masters of the Irish Harp' produced by RTE Lyric FM.Dearbhails music was featured in the animation movie 'Nims Winter Tale' by Ola Schubert, and was nominated as a finalist in the 'Best Original Sound' category, at the Flash Forward Conference 2006 in Seattle.Highlights include performing for President Clinton in the Whitehouse, Washington DC during the 50th anniversary of NATO, seniorities at the House of Commons, London and President Barrack Obama's recent visit to Ireland.Today, Dearbhail Finnegan is an accomplished teacher, author, performer and director.
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