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A collection of the stories and features about the beloved Cork music legend through the decades

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<p>One of the images from Edged In Blue is Debbie Harry of Blondie with Rory Gallagher at the Palladium in New York in 1978. Picture: Chrysalis Records </p>

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'I had to face Rory’s death': Dónal Gallagher on his book about his guitar legend brother

Rory Gallagher has been the subject of several biographies, but none could get as close to the Cork musician as Edged In Blue, written by his younger brother

<p>The Spirit of Rory: Live From Cork features Joe Bonamassa playing some of Rory Gallagher's classic songs. Pictures: Darragh Kane, Mick Rock</p>

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Joe Bonamassa on the release of his live Rory Gallagher tribute album, recorded in Cork

<p>At Cork City Library for the launch of the Rory Gallagher events were musicians Joe O’Callaghan, Brian Calnan, Johnny Campbell, and Jeremy Nagle. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

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Rory Gallagher: 2026 commemorations launched at Cork City Library

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

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Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974'

Free open-air concert and exhibitions celebrating Rory Gallagher set for Cork this summer

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Free open-air concert and exhibitions celebrating Rory Gallagher set for Cork this summer

Rory Gallagher's brother Dónal receives honorary doctorate for his contribution to music

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Rory Gallagher's brother Dónal receives honorary doctorate for his contribution to music

Culture That Made Me: Bass player Gerry McAvoy on Rory Gallagher and other touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Bass player Gerry McAvoy on Rory Gallagher and other touchstones

As well as his legendary bandmate, Gerry McAvoy includes the likes of Paul McCartney, Raymond Chandler, and The Third Man in his selections

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Joe Bonamassa: Five talking points from the Rory Gallagher tribute at Marquee in Cork

Joe Bonamassa: Five talking points from the Rory Gallagher tribute at Marquee in Cork

Joe Bonamassa more than lived up to expectations at the Marquee as he took on the mighty task of playing a set of music from the late Cork music legend

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Joe Bonamassa review: US guitarist puts Rory Gallagher back centre stage at Marquee in Cork

S Joe Bonamassa review: US guitarist puts Rory Gallagher back centre stage at Marquee in Cork

'Going to my hometown' and then some. Joe Bonamassa brings a spine-chilling homage to Rory Gallagher back to Cork

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

Joe Bonamassa plays Rory Gallagher at the Marquee, Cork: Tickets, start time, directions, setlist, etc

Joe Bonamassa plays Rory Gallagher at the Marquee, Cork: Tickets, start time, directions, setlist, etc

Joe Bonamassa pays homage to Rory Gallagher at the Marquee in Cork on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Here's an FAQ with all you need to know

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

'I’m just a conduit. I’m not Rory': Joe Bonamassa on his Rory Gallagher gigs in Cork

'I’m just a conduit. I’m not Rory': Joe Bonamassa on his Rory Gallagher gigs in Cork

Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to Rory Gallagher at three gigs at the Marquee in Cork. The American guitarist looks forward to the concerts and explains his respect for the late Cork musician

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

An interactive map of Rory Gallagher's guitar

An interactive map of Rory Gallagher's guitar

As Rory Gallagher’s famous Fender Stratocaster reaches the end of another chapter in its storied life, we get up close and personal with the iconic instrument

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Rory Gallagher and the town he loved so well: Early days in Cork

Rory Gallagher and the town he loved so well: Early days in Cork

Des O’Driscoll looks back on Rory Gallagher's early years on Leeside and in Derry

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

In pictures: Rory Gallagher's early years - confirmation, first press shot, Taste

In pictures: Rory Gallagher's early years - confirmation, first press shot, Taste

As the city of Cork marks the 30th anniversary of Rory Gallagher's passing, the late guitarist's brother, Donal, talks us through some of the photographs that will be displayed at one of the exhibitions

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

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

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.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Rory Gallagher remembered 25 years on in five iconic gigs

Rory Gallagher remembered 25 years on in five iconic gigs

As the 25th anniversary of the death of the beloved Cork guitarist occurs on Sunday, Des O’Driscoll looks back at some of his seminal performances

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

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Ireland In 50 Albums, No 8: Tattoo, by Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher's 1973 album, Tattoo, was recorded in London, but much of it was written in Cork. Among its tracks are A Million Miles Away, inspired by a walk in Ballycotton

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

'Without Rory Gallagher, I wouldn’t be here': Marquee promoter's tribute to Cork legend

'Without Rory Gallagher, I wouldn’t be here': Marquee promoter's tribute to Cork legend

The Live at Marquee concerts in Cork kick off on Wednesday evening for what is the 20th anniversary of the series

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Rory Gallagher Avenue unveiled at Cork Airport to honour legendary guitarist’s enduring legacy

Rory Gallagher Avenue unveiled at Cork Airport to honour legendary guitarist’s enduring legacy

Cork celebrates Gallagher with a new airport road name, 30 years after his death, amid citywide tributes and events

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Tom Dunne: Rory Gallagher still rocking Cork 30 years after his passing

Tom Dunne: Rory Gallagher still rocking Cork 30 years after his passing

Not many people realise the part Rory's mother played in his journey to fame

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Irish Examiner view: A gamble on the long game with China

Irish Examiner view: A gamble on the long game with China

Chinese investments in Ireland are around €10bn supporting thousands of jobs

Sat, 17 May, 2025

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

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

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Woman who campaigned to keep Rory Gallagher's guitar in Ireland named Cork Person of the Month

Woman who campaigned to keep Rory Gallagher's guitar in Ireland named Cork Person of the Month

Music shop owner Sheena Crowley ran an online fundraiser to keep the rock legend's famous Fender Stratocaster at home

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

The story behind a Cork woman's bid to buy Rory Gallagher's guitar

The story behind a Cork woman's bid to buy Rory Gallagher's guitar

For Sheena Crowley, the online fundraiser was a no-brainer

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

‘Rory would be so humbled by it all’: Dónal Gallagher on 1974 tour documentary

‘Rory would be so humbled by it all’: Dónal Gallagher on 1974 tour documentary

As Rory Gallagher’s 1974 tour documentary is set to be screened in Cork 50 years on, Marjorie Brennan chats to his brother Dónal

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Should Cork get Rory’s guitar? We haven’t exactly honoured him up to now

S Michael Moynihan: Should Cork get Rory’s guitar? We haven’t exactly honoured him up to now

The Cork sculpture honouring Rory Gallagher's memory is obscured by a litter bin. And then there's the experience of Donal Gallagher in trying to commemorate the rock star in his hometown...

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

Cork will be final home for Rory Gallagher's guitar, says promoter behind purchase

Cork will be final home for Rory Gallagher's guitar, says promoter behind purchase

The guitar sold for £700,000 (€840,000) and a premium placed on the item brought the total to £889,400 (€1.069m)

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: Singer Liam Payne made no secret of struggles

The One Direction star's death raises questions about the level of support for performers plunged into a whirlwind lifestyle, then spat out by the entertainment machine when they no longer sell out concerts

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

'This is mad': Inside the Rory Gallagher auction frenzy

'This is mad': Inside the Rory Gallagher auction frenzy

It was an emotional day in London as 94 items belonging to the legendary guitarist were put up for auction

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Rory Gallagher’s signature guitar coming home to Ireland after €840k auction sale

Rory Gallagher’s signature guitar coming home to Ireland after €840k auction sale

The guitar was sold for a hammer price of £700,000 to Live Nation Gaiety Ltd with plans to donate it to the National Museum of Ireland

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

Kurt Cobain On 'MTV Unplugged'

S Tom Dunne: Guitar porn and the things I could spend my money on

As Rory Gallagher's famous instrument goes up for auction, I see that one of Kurt Cobain's axes holds the current record for guitar prices

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Two Rory Gallagher tribute gigs sold out at Marquee in Cork - third date added

Two Rory Gallagher tribute gigs sold out at Marquee in Cork - third date added

The Rory Gallagher tribute will take the form of three concerts at Live at the Marquee, with Joe Bonamassa playing tunes from the Cork guitarist's Irish Tour '74 album

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Tom Dunne: Rory Gallagher's links to the Aiken family forged at the height of the Troubles

Tom Dunne: Rory Gallagher's links to the Aiken family forged at the height of the Troubles

Joe Bonamassa leads the Rory Gallagher tribute in Cork next July. The concerts are organised by Peter Aiken, whose father brought the guitarist to Belfast for some momentous gigs

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

In Pictures: Rory Gallagher tribute night at Cork City Hall

In Pictures: Rory Gallagher tribute night at Cork City Hall

The Rory Gallagher night at Cork City Hall was part of a campaign to bring the late musician's guitar back to his hometown

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Fundraiser plea to buy back Rory Gallagher's guitar from owner of iconic Cork music shop

Fundraiser plea to buy back Rory Gallagher's guitar from owner of iconic Cork music shop

GoFundMe campaign is nearing the €30,000 mark.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

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Purchase of Rory Gallagher’s guitar a matter for national cultural institutions

Arts minister Catherine Martin acknowledged the 'noteworthy' public interest in the sale and said cultural institutions are also aware of the proposed sale

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

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S Tom Dunne: A history of Ireland in one object — Rory Gallagher’s guitar

Rory Gallagher's famous Stratocaster is about to be auctioned. That precious instrument is literally soaked in the DNA of one of our greatest sons

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Rory Gallagher in Concert at the Olympia Theatre 1988

Watch: Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster on display at Bonhams auction house in London

Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster guitar will hit the auction block later this year and could fetch up to €1. 17 million ($1. 28 million).

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Tánaiste says it ‘would be lovely’ to keep Rory Gallagher's guitar in Cork

Tánaiste says it ‘would be lovely’ to keep Rory Gallagher's guitar in Cork

Micheál Martin will discuss the sale of the iconic Fender Stratocaster with the arts minister

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Crowdfunding campaign to keep Rory Gallagher's guitar in Cork is now approaching €12,500

Crowdfunding campaign to keep Rory Gallagher's guitar in Cork is now approaching €12,500

Rory Gallagher's legendary Stratocaster guitar has been put up for auction - and the current custodian of the legendary shop he bought it from has a plan

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Up for sale: Cork lord mayor calls for Rory Gallagher's guitar to stay in Ireland

Up for sale: Cork lord mayor calls for Rory Gallagher's guitar to stay in Ireland

Rory Gallagher's iconic Stratocaster is to be auctioned in London in October

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Rory Gallagher: New live album created from 1990 concert in London

Rory Gallagher: New live album created from 1990 concert in London

The family of Rory Gallagher discovered the recordings while trawling through hundreds of tapes in the late music legend's archive. The set from the Town and County Club has been released as All Around Man – Live In London

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

40 years ago today - Rory Gallagher played a legendary set for Ireland’s first ever rock music festival

40 years ago today - Rory Gallagher played a legendary set for Ireland’s first ever rock music festival

On June 26, 1977, Rory Gallagher played a legendary set in Macroom for Ireland’s first ever rock music festival, writes Roz Crowley

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

VIDEO: Shandon bells ring out in honour of Rory Gallagher

VIDEO: Shandon bells ring out in honour of Rory Gallagher

Cork’s famous bells of Shandon rang out across the city yesterday in memory of one of her favourite sons and one of the world’s greatest guitar players — Rory Gallagher.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015

Rory Gallagher and the town he loved so well

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

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

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