| Russell Memorial Weekend |
 The Russell Memorial Weekend is a traditional festival held in Doolin
on the the last full weekend in February each
year. The festival began in 1995 as a
remembrance ceremony to Micho Russell, the world-famous
traditional musician, who died in 1994. In 2006 by request of the Russell family the festival was renamed the Russell Memorial Weekend in memory of the
three Russell brothers, Micho, Packie, and Gussie.
Organised by the Doolin community, the festival is a landmark on the traditional festival calendar as one of the earliest festivals of the year. It also hosts some of the best of traditional entertainment and attracts musicians from around the country… |