Well Michael, Here's a link to Willie Clancy's story.http://www.irishmusicweb.ie/texts/clancy.w.html The festival in his memory is held every July (not sure of date) in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. Lots of Music & Craic. I was there a few years ago. The second weekend was so crowded it was hard to get into the pubs. However, during the week, I was able to hear people like Sharon Shannon, Johnny Leary, Brendan Begly (& that's just a few of the box players) playing in pub sessions. PS, don't go if you like to go to bed early!!!! Eddie