'Celebrate His Genius' - Cork to Rock for Rory Gallagher

‘I have very fond memories’ – Micheál Martin reflects on meeting Rory Gallagher ahead of 30th anniversary in Cork

Legendary Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher is to be honoured in his native Cork to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.

'Celebrate his genius' - Cork to rock for Rory Gallagher

From the main roadway into Cork Airport being named after him, to concerts, exhibitions and a city-wide walking trail, the 30th anniversary of the death of guitarist Rory Gallagher is being widely marked this weekend in Cork.

Chaos and Chords: Rory Gallagher

“The police car rolled down a nearby slipway into the river.” Of all the footnotes that could possibly be attached to one of the most significant tours in rock history, this one says it all: chaos, camaraderie, and utterly uncompromised artistry. Rory Gallagher’s Irish Tour ’74 wasn’t just a career high. It was a masterclass in musical purity — delivered in denim, powered by Guinness, and conducted in defiance of literal bombs. By 1974, Gallaghe…