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Sean Nos Weekend

O’Connor’s host a Sean nos Dancing and Traditional Music weekend–October bank holiday weekend. Sean Nos dancing is an older style of traditional solo Irish dance which originated in Connemara, similar to tap dance. It is rhythmic, impromptu and accompanies lively traditional music.

Traditional Music Nightly

Gus O’Connor’s pub located in Fisher Street, Doolin is one of the best-known traditional music pubs in Ireland. Local stalwarts Micho, Packie and Gussie Russell who played in O’Connor’s were instrumental in establishing its renowned music tradition. Today many great local musicians play in O’Connor’s including Christy Barry flute player who is a recent recipient of a Doolin Life Time Achievement award. Music in O’Connor’s hosts   both spontaneous and planned sessions. Visitors from all over the world are amazed to find a place where genuine traditional musicians play living music that was rooted in the community. O’Connor’s pub provides a veritable mecca for fans of traditional music from all over the world and has established itself an international reputation unequalled anywhere in Ireland. It is a traditional atmospheric pub and extends a warm welcome to its visitors.   Apart from experiencing amazing traditional music O’Connor’s provide excellent locally produced food which is served throughout the day.

When:

Everynight from 9pm

Weekends 9.30

Sundays from 6.30

 

The Russell Memorial Weekend

The Russell Memorial Weekend (last weekend February) established in 1995 is a remembrance ceremony to Micho, Packie and Gussies Russell.  O’Connor’s hosts a feast of traditional music throughout this weekend showcasing the best of local and visiting musicians.   O’Connor’s present workshops throughout the weekend by top local musicians (www.michorussellweekend.ie). 

When:

The Last weekend in February

 

OPENING HOURS

 

Monday - Sunday 

10am to Late

Fisher Street,

Doolin

Tel: 00353 657074168

Fax: 00353 657074682

Email: info@gusoconnorsdoolin.com

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