‘Lost’ recordings offer fans a taste of early Gallagher

One of the earliest recordings of blues legend Rory Gallagher has emerged amidst a treasure trove of Gallagher memorabilia which was “lost” for almost half a century.

The previously unknown archive material was unveiled yesterday in the hope that it can be collated professionally and put on display for music fans everywhere.

The rare items, which lay undiscovered in a box in a house in Cork since the mid-1960s, include: