Rory Gallagher event announced in Cork as brother Dónal reveals new book

A special event celebrating the life and legacy of the late blues-rock icon Rory Gallagher is set for Cork City Hall on October 25, with his brother Dónal Gallagher appearing for a pre-gig reading, Q&A and book signing for ticket holders.

Dónal will share stories from his new book, Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher, written with Jamie Dickson.

In his book, Dónal draws on his "unparalleled personal experience to tell the story of Rory’s extraordinary musical journey, from their childhood in Cork and the Irish showband scene to the international rock stages of the 1970s and beyond," according to a statement.

The event will take place ahead of Rory Gallagher: The Legend Lives On, a special afternoon concert celebrating the Cork guitarist as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival weekend. There, the Rory Gallagher tribute band Moonchild will be joined by Barry Barnes, a special guest from Sinnerboy, alongside blues-rock trio Tres Hombres featuring Brian Tambling.

Running from 12:30 to 2 pm, the intimate book reading session has a limited number of 100 places available, only to those with concert tickets. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and ticket holders will be contacted directly regarding attendance.

"Rory Gallagher remains one of Cork's most treasured musical sons, and his influence continues to reach far beyond Ireland," said Cork City Hall series organiser Tom Keating. "To welcome Dónal to share stories from his new book ... It offers a rare opportunity to hear Rory's story from the person who knew him best, in the city where it all began."

The Rory Gallagher event forms part of the Cork City Hall Series, running from October 23-25 during the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival weekend.

The three-day programme features The Stunning with special guest Mundy on October 23, Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats, alongside Cork acts Tomás McCarthy and Pontious Pilate & The Nail Drivers, on October 24. The Rory Gallagher celebration comes Sunday afternoon, followed by Fleetwood Mac tribute band Mack Fleetwood that evening.

Tickets to the Rory Gallagher: The Legend Lives On concert are available here.