NEWS: 09 Sep 2009
Mercier Press have published Cork Rock-From Rory Gallagher to the Sultans of Ping, a book that tells the story of the growth of rock music in the City over...
NEWS: 07 Jan 2008
The last recording made by Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher is finally going to be released.
NEWS: 20 Nov 2007
Photographer Fin Costello will present his collection of classic Rory Gallagher shots in a new 80-page book.
NEWS: 22 May 2007
Sinnerboy is set to spread the words of Rory across Ireland.
NEWS: 26 Apr 2007
The fifth international tribute fest for late Irish legend Rory Gallagher will see 63 events take place over four days.
NEWS: 29 Mar 2007
An online petition has been launched calling for Cork International Airport to be renamed Cork Rory Gallagher Airport in honour of the city’s favourite...
NEWS: 04 Jan 2007
Rory Gallagher, the influential 70s rock star who died in 1995, has been commemorated by Belfast with a special day which took place on 29 December.
NEWS: 05 Oct 2006
Rory Gallagher fans are in for a treat as the Triskel Arts Centre stages a Homecoming tribute to its adopted son.
NEWS: 20 Jun 2006
Temple Bar was brought to a standstill at the unveiling of a sculpture honouring Rory Gallagher last Friday.
NEWS: 09 Jun 2006
The legendary guitarist is back at number one, this time in the DVD charts, 11 years after his death.
INTERVIEW: 08 Jun 2006
Mark McClelland was a feature and music writer for Cork's Evening Echo for four years. Here, he presents his top ten most significant musical acts to...
NEWS: 07 Jun 2006
A bronze sculpture of Rory Gallagher's famous Stratocaster guitar will be unveiled in a ceremony next week in Temple Bar - and you could be there.
NEWS: 12 May 2006
In tribute Rory Gallagher, a bronze replica of his trademark Fender Stratocaster will be erected on Rory Gallagher Corner, Temple Bar, Dublin.
NEWS: 18 Nov 2005
Rory Gallagher fans will be spoiled rotten with the release of a 3 DVD boxset on November 28.
NEWS: 15 Jul 2005
Rory Gallagher is the subject of a new RTE Radio 1 documentary series, which premieres at 11.12pm on Sunday July 24.
INTERVIEW: 03 Jun 2005
It was Wednesday June 14th, 1995, when the terrible news of Rory Gallagher’s death was first phoned through to the Hot Press office. In more ways than one,...
INTERVIEW: 03 Jun 2005
One of the most iconic Irish musicians ever, Rory Gallagher died ten years ago, on June 14 1995. This month, he is commemorated with a comprehensive...
NEWS: 12 May 2005
The tenth anniversary of Rory Gallagher's death will be honoured with a very special event in Ballyshannon, plus a Best Of album and a Gerry McAvoy...
NEWS: 08 Feb 2005
Fine Gael councillor Brendan Travers is campaigning for the naming of “The Rory Gallagher Theatre” in the Donegal town of Ballyshannon
NEWS: 19 Nov 2004
Fianna Fail councillor Gary Keegan has spoken out against the National Photographic Library's blocking of the Rory Gallagher tribute
NEWS: 28 Oct 2004
Rory Gallagher tribute act Sinnerboy will play Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny and Dundalk in November, demonstrating the continuing appeal of the guitar hero's music.
NEWS: 22 Oct 2004
A proposal to erect a memorial sculpture at Rory Gallagher Corner has been blocked by the National Library of Ireland
NEWS: 20 Oct 2004
A proposal to erect a memorial sculpture at Rory Gallagher Corner has been blocked by the National Library of Ireland
NEWS: 27 Apr 2004
The 'Live at the Rockpalast' series of DVDs seem to be going down well in Germany, with Thin Lizzy's charting at number five and Rory Gallagher's shooting to...
REVIEW: 12 Dec 2003
This album closes with a rendition of ‘La Bamba’ (replete with an organ sound made entirely from cheese) that’s marked by the stinging clarity of...
NEWS: 21 Nov 2003
Get your self to Hammersmith next week: Rory Gallagher + guitar workshops, talks, films and giveaways to boot
REVIEW: 28 Mar 2003
INTERVIEW: 20 Mar 2003
Rory Gallagher’s posthumous Wheels Within Wheels is a remarkable collection of previously unreleased acoustic material by Ireland’s guitar legend. It...
INTERVIEW: 06 Nov 2002
Rory Gallagher was the real deal, a hard-rockin’ blues devotee whose live act, at its heady peak, was one of the best in the world
REVIEW: 06 Dec 2001
The first three albums scarcely need any new recommendation from me. For all that, the disc which makes this boxed set an absolute must-buy for all Rory...
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