👉 Sporran is a type of musical instrument that originated in Ireland, specifically in the province of Galway. It is often referred to as "the harp" because it has a similar shape and size to a harp. The name "sporran" comes from the Irish word "sorpore," which means "to make sound." Sporran was traditionally played with the help of a wooden stick called a "dubh," which is made of wood, bone or