Ronnie Drew (1934 - 2008)

On the 16th of August Irish singer and folk musician Ronnie Drew passed away after a long illness. He is best known as one of founding members of The Dubliners- he was on and off member of this band for 33 years in which he recorded many memorable songs such as Seven drunken nights and Finnegan's Wake. In his long career he will be most remembered by his distinctive voice and always linked with Dublin as it once was.

"Ballad of Ronnie Drew"- tribute to Ronnie Drew, recorded by some of the best Irish bands and musicians- including U2, Dubliners, Chieftains, Andrea Corr, Sinead O'Connor, Shane McGowan

"I'll Tell Me Ma"- St. Patrick's Day open-air concert 2003

Although it's been 13 years since Ronnie Drew last performed with The Dubliners, Slovenian fans who like his music will be able to remember him with the concert of The Dubliners in Križanke on the 15th September.