Introducing the John Egan Portable Irish Harp

HHS Secretary Anna O'Connell introduces Nancy Hurrell and her research on the John Egan's Portable Irish Harp. Here, Nancy performs upon an original instrument, ca. 1819, manufactured by John Egan. e tune, The Young Man's Dream, was arranged by Charles Egan in A Selection of Ancient Irish Melodies, 1822. This melody is an early form of the familiar song, Danny Boy. Order the book THE EGAN IRISH HARPS: Tradition, patrons and players: https://www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/... Order the CD: https://www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/... Visit Nancy's website: https://hurrellharp.com