Cork Rocks for Rory: Tribute to Rory Gallagher launches with citywide events and exhibitions

Cork City marks 30 years since Rory Gallagher’s death with exhibitions, memorabilia and a new walking trail honouring his legacy

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle; Eoin Gallagher, Rory Gallagher's nephew; Margaret O’Sullivan of Cork City Libraries; and Cork Public Museum Curator Dan Breen at Rory Gallagher Place, Cork City. Picture: Darragh Kane

The Rory Gallagher estate, in collaboration with Cork City Council and Cork City Libraries, is hosting a citywide tribute to the guitar legend to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.

Cork Rocks for Rory will see photographic and original memorabilia exhibitions take place at iconic buildings across the city this June, as well as a city-wide walking trail that will commemorate the life and legacy of the blues and rock icon.