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. The Russell Memorial Weekend’s aim is to host the best of traditional entertainment; to encourage musicians to revisit a source, recognise new talent, and to celebrate the rich musical legacy of Doolin as uniquely exemplified by the Russell brothers. Friday 25th Feb 2011 8-00pm “Open House” concert with music, song & dance from our local musicians. Russell Cultural Centre Admission free, all welcome. Saturday 26th Feb 2011 9-30am Music Workshops Registration at the Russell Centre 10-00am- 12-00pm Music Workshops 11am Russell Music: Music recital at McGanns pub, Adm. Free 2pm The Russell Concert featuring Matt Keane & Gary Quinn; Patsy & Pauline Hanly; Chris Drooney with Francis Droney and Ann McGrath; John Carty and Brian Rooney; Breda Keville & Cormac Cannon, Padraic and Gerard Devaney; Celine Hession Dancers; Carmel Gunning. The compere is Dick Hogan, Russell Cultural Centre, Adm. €20 (includes wine and food reception) Tickets at the door. Doors open at 1pm 5pm Russell Music: Traditional Singing recital, O’Gorman Room, Russell Cultural Centre, Adm. Free Sunday 27th Feb 2011 10-00am – 12-00pm Music Workshops: 11-00am Russell Music: Music recital at McDermotts pub, Adm. Free 11-00am Russell Music: music recital at O’Connors pub, Adm. Free 1pm Anniversary Remembrance Mass at Doolin Church followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Russell grave 3pm Set Dancing: music by Peter Griffin and the Four Courts Céilí Band, Function Room, Hotel Doolin. Adm. €10 Monday night 28th Feb 2011 Monday night music sessions in Doolin’s pubs and hotels Workshops Register at the Russell Centre at 9-30am Saturday. (Enquiries to Adrian & Bev O’Connor (065) 7074595 or mobile 087 1254858) Pub Music Sessions Live music throughout the weekend in Doolin’s pubs and hotels Accommodation For accommodation in Doolin see Doolin Tourism