Person: Donal Gallagher

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B-Side the Leeside: Rory Gallagher and the eventful Irish Tour of 1974

Joe Dermody looks back on adopted Corkman Rory Gallagher's classic live album, partly recorded in the City Hall at the peak of his powers.

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Proving the Church cares about science, and rock 'n' roll: Pope’s astronomer comes to Cork

<p>The Hitman's Bodyguard; How Ireland Rocked the 70s; Daniel at 60; and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom</p>

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Tuesday TV Tips: Settle down with Indiana Jones and Ryan Reynolds

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What I (Don’t) Know About Autism: An uplifting, powerful piece of theatre

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Springboard to a story of autism

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Macroom’s 'Mountain Dew' was Ireland's first rock festival

Killer alleges brother tried to ram van off road

A double killer said he was left “terrified” after his brother allegedly attempted to ram his van off the road in an ongoing dispute over their father’s estate.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Women’s deaths were unfortunate incident: killer

A double killer has broken his silence on the deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her mother, describing it as an “unfortunate incident”.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

Rory Gallagher: Leaving a Taste that’s bittersweet

Despite a stunning performance at the Isle of Wight that’s about to be released on DVD, Rory Gallagher had a mixed time in his seminal early band, writes Ed Power

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

Cormac MacConnell: Where the Irish once had no value at all

A groundhog on the lawn was a nightmarish early morning eye-opener for Cormac last Friday, high up in the airy Catskills, above New York. He christened him John Thomas.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Rory Gallagher and the town he loved so well

As Cork marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Rory Gallagher, Des O'Driscoll looks back on his early years on Leeside and in Derry

Fri, 12 Jun, 2015

New book reveals John Lydon is Rotten at the core

His Irish roots spring up regularly in John Lydon’s autobiography, fuelling his anger, but the affable ex-Sex Pistol also has fiery reserves for others, writes Ed Power

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014

Viable explosive device found near children's hospital

The Army Bomb Disposal Team has made safe a viable explosive device found in Dublin this afternoon.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2014

President lays wreath at Easter Rising commemoration

The President has taken part in the Easter Rising commemoration in Dublin, where he was joined by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice.

Sun, 20 Apr, 2014

Cork World Book Fest Highlights 2014

Celebrating ten years in existence, the Cork World Book Fest (April 22-26), organised by Cork City Library and Triskel Christchurch, is one of the city’s most popular cultural events.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Reviews

Love, Peace and Robbery

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Love, Peace and Robbery is arresting experience for actor and audience

CORK actor Aidan O’Hare’s year is off to a good start with the return of the hit play Love, Peace and Robbery in which he stars. It opens at the Everyman this evening and runs for a week.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2014

New drama takes centre stage in TDC initiative

Theatre is thriving in Cork: SHOW is a festival of original work and continues at the Triskel Arts Centre until Sunday.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2013

A novel approach to the music of Rory Gallagher

KICKBACK CITY is a Rory Gallagher album with a difference. Joining him in the band for this one is the crime fiction writer Ian Rankin, the actor Aidan Quinn and cult illustrator Timothy Truman.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2013

Crime book inspired by Gallagher to be released with album

Crime writer Ian Rankin has penned a novella inspired by the music of guitarist Rory Gallagher.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2013

Everyman reaching out to all

Cork City theatre is nurturing talent by funding new plays, and by inviting the public to collaborate, says Colette Sheridan

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

Everyman set to stage old favourites and new works as 2013 programme unveiled

The Everyman Theatre launched its Spring 2013 programme in Cork yesterday evening.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2013

A revival of Love, Peace and Robbery

Liam Heylin’s comedic crime caper gets a new airing at Cork Arts Theatre this month. Colette Sheridan talks to actor Aidan O’Hare

Thu, 10 Jan, 2013

A taste of Rory Gallagher

As the guitar master is remembered in his hometown this weekend, his brother Dónal reflects on his legacy, writes Don O’Mahony

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012

My brother’s keeper - Guarding the legacy of the legendary Rory Gallagher

As Rory Gallagher’s ‘lost’ album is finally released, his brother Donal tells Marc O’Sullivan about guarding the guitar legend’s legacy

Sat, 04 Jun, 2011

No shield for ‘conniving’ gardaí

ONE of the Garda’s top investigators is to examine whether gardaí, and other state officials, committed criminal offences in their handling of child sex abuse cases examined in the Murphy report.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2009

Sex abuse complaint lodged with Vincentians

A SEX ABUSE complaint was lodged yesterday with the Vincentian Order about the period the notorious Fr Donal Gallagher spent as a priest in a Cork city parish.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2009

Cream documentary a must for classic rock fans

Rock fans should get their hands on Cream (Classic Artists Series, €24.99), a fabulous look at one of the world’s best trios.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2006

Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival gets underway in Donegal

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival which gets underway in County Donegal this weekend.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2006

U2 third-date tickets sell out fast

Tickets for U2’s third and final concert at Croke Park on June 27 have sold out following this morning's 9am on-sale announcement.

Sat, 07 May, 2005