Russel Weekend Feb 2012

RUSSELL MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Outdoor Bars , Live Sessions, Irish Dancing, and lots more @ McGanns
The Russell Memorial Weekend is a traditional festival held in Doolin on the the last full weekend in February each year. The festival is a remembrance ceremony to Micho Russell, the world-famous traditional musician and his brothers.
LIVE MUSIC @ MCGANN’S FOR RUSSELL MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Friday 24th – Music with Kevin Griffin, Albie Grace & Shay McGowan
Saturday 25th – Musical Recital @ 11:30am
Saturday Afternoon & Evening Sessions with Kevin Griffin, Albie Grace, Donal Murphy & Garry O’Brien
Sunday 26th Afternoon Session featuring Cyril O’Donoghue, Karl, Donal Murphy & Garry O’Brien
Sunday Night Music with Cyril O’Donoghue, Karl, Johnny O Halloran, Donogh Hennessy & Pauline Scanlon
Super Monday 27th –Not to be Missed FREE Concert - 3pm featuring Kevin Griffin, Donal Murphy, Donogh Hennessy & Pauline Scanlon
Excellent Food Served Daily From 10am – 9:30pm
Enquiries: 065 7074133
Micho Russell was one of Ireland’s best-known traditional musicians. Born in Doolin in 1915, he grew up in a musical family. His mother played the concertina and both his brothers, Packie, and Gussie played for house dances and later in the village pubs of Doolin.
- Biography at Micho Russell Festival Weekend Includes biographical abstract and select bibliography / discography.
- Ireland's Whistling Ambassador Publisher's site.
- Ireland's Whistling Ambassador review in Musical Traditions Internet Magazine
- Technique and Style in Irish Music Includes MP3 sound clips and extensive commentary on Russell's style
- Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann biography
- Old Photos of Micho Russell and Doolin
10.00 am-00.00 am Mon-Thur.
Are you mad for trad? If so, Mcganns Live Irish Music Pub is the place for you! Live Traditional Irish Music sessions run almost non stop in Mcganns, Spontaneous Irish music sessions can start at any time !
Award winning food is served in the bar 7 days a week. Tempt yourself with a lunch Menu which operates daily from 12.00 to 3.30pm and thereafter an extensive bar food menu is available until 10.30pm.






