Russell Festival - Talk with Garry Shannon
Sat, 22 Feb
|Doolin
Talk with Garry Shannon - "Traditional Music in North Clare since 1900 with particular focus on the musicians of Doolin" Time: 12:45 Venue: The Attic at Hotel Doolin Admission: Free
Time & Location
22 Feb 2025, 12:45 – 14:00
Doolin, Fitz Cross, Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland
About the event
Garry Shannon is a flute player and presenter with the Kilfenora Ceili Band for over 30 years and is also known as a soloist of great skill with many commercial recordings. He has taught and arranged music widely over the past 35 years and has an MA in Trad Music Performance from University of Limerick. He is coordinator of Meitheal Summer School for young musicians of high competence. He will be honoured by Comhaltas this summer as Ard-Ollamh for his lifelong contribution to traditional music.
The Russell Festival Weekend features a variety of events for all ages including concerts, recitals, album launches, Website Launch, lectures, workshops, kids and teens sessions, pubs sessions and a tribute to the Russell Brothers at Doolin Graveyard following Sunday mass. See the full programme on The Russell website.