Fionnuala is a Celtic Harpist based in a small village on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon.

She plays a 36-string lever harp made by Tim Hampson out of local yew. Her repertoire includes music by ancient and contemporary harpists, traditional dance tunes and slow airs, beautiful classical pieces, Paraguayan Harp music, film and TV music, and pop covers.

She plays all over the South West for weddings and events, and has been the resident harpist at Two Bridges Hotel on Dartmoor since 2013. Her latest album ‘Constellation’ was produced by Sean Lakeman in 2023 and can be purchased through the Bandcamp website as a download or as a CD.

Weddings and Events

Fionnuala has over 15 years of experience in providing romantic Celtic harp music to give wedding days a very special feel. She plays a wide range of musical genres - from beautiful classical pieces to traditional airs and popular songs. Based on your preferences she will create a bespoke playlist for your special day, and often learns new requests. On booking she will send you her suggestion lists for the three main musical moments of your ceremony - The Entrance of the Bride, The Signing of the Register, and The Exit of the Happy Couple. She will also invite you to a private audience at her home to choose your ceremony music or she will discuss this with you by phone, email or internet chat.

  • For up to one hour, or just the ceremony: £250

    For up to two hours, the ceremony + drinks reception: £360

    For up to three hours: £450

    Travel expenses are also payable and are calculated at 45p per mile from Yelverton, Devon.

    If you wish to book, a non-refundable deposit of £80 is payable, with the balance due a week before the wedding.

Testimonials

  • “Fionnuala was fantastic, the music she played was exactly what we imagined for our wedding. Everyone commented on how romantic the music was, and we will always remember how Fionnuala was part of our special day. We can’t thank her enough. Once again a very special thank you from my wife and I.”

    Claire & Andy, The Eagle House Hotel, Launceston 3/11/23

  • “Fionnuala has been a valued part of our Friday night restaurant service, as well as numerous functions and events, for over ten years. She helps us create a sense of atmosphere and occasion for our guests and we receive so many compliments about her playing. Her music creates a unique and special ambience, and she is a great addition to our team..”

    Kat Harbord - Restaurant Manager, Two Bridges Hotel 07/02/24

  • “Fionnuala was able to fill in at short notice and was amazing! Very professional and her playlist was the perfect accompaniment for welcoming guests to the reception. Would 100% recommend, thanks!!"

    Poppy Guest, Kingston Estate, Totnes 15/04/23

  • “Fionnuala is an amazing harpist, she played a variety of beautiful, new and classical tunes for our wedding day. Thank you so much, and we would highly recommend, top class and value for money.”

    Jayne Kirk, Bovey Castle, Dartmoor 14/02/23

  • "Fionnuala was absolutely wonderful at our wedding ceremony, and she really did just complete the whole event. She played the most beautiful pieces (both what we chose and some others). Everyone felt blown away by the music. As soon as I heard my wedding march played by Fionnuala on the harp, I couldn’t help but get goosebumps. Thank you so much, Fionnuala!!!"

    Angharad Evans, Summer Lodge, Evershot, Dorset 03/05/23

  • We had the absolute pleasure of having Fionnuala play at our wedding, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From our very first interaction, she showed the utmost professionalism and warmth, inviting us to her home to get an idea of her repertoire and sharing links with us of her recordings. Her communication was excellent which gave us complete confidence in the lead-up to the wedding. 

    We had a mix of traditional harp pieces, modern songs for the reception, as well as our church hymns which needed some backing music, and she not only accommodated them all but arranged them beautifully for the harp. 

    On the day itself,  Fionnuala arrived early, was impeccably presented, and created such a magical atmosphere for our ceremony and drinks reception. Her musicianship is truly exceptional. She is a talented, professional, and genuinely lovely musician, and we are so grateful she was part of our day.

    Emma Porter and Eoghan Cudmore, Boconnoc Estate 17/05/25

Contact

Please email to discuss your upcoming event and availability in more detail.

Thank you.