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Welcome to the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Bebo Page. Hope you are keeping well and are looking forward to the 2008 Tribute to Rory in Ballyshannon. This years Tribute will be a Special 60th Birthday Celebration to Rory in Ballyshannon. Among the headline acts are "JULIAN SAS BAND" & "SINNERBOY.

Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon honours the life and music of Rory and starts on 29th MAY to 1st JUNE 2008. 4,000 people attended in 2007.

Rory Gallagher was born at the Rock Hospital in Ballyshannon on 2nd March 1948 to Parents Daniel and Monica. At that time Rory's Dad was working on the building of the ESB Hydro Station in Ballyshannon. Rory and his family departed Ballyshannon in the 1950's before moving for a period to Derry City, where Rory's brother and life-long Manager Donal was born. The Gallagher's later moved to Cork City.

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"Ronnie Drew died today. Ronnie was a great friend to Rory Gallagher and indeed played twice in Ballyshannon to honour Rory at his Festival " (4 days ago) me too!

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Ronnie Drew - A Tribute from Barry O'Neill
Hi Folks,

Sad News today, with the death taking place of Ronnie Drew, one of the greatest Irish Folk Musicians ever. Ronnie of course was a great friend of Rory Gallagher’s, after they struck-up a life-long friendship in the mid-1970’s that was to last some 25 years before Rory’s untimely passing. Ronnie carried Rory’s coffin at his funeral in Cork in June 1995.

Ronnie later honoured Rory by performing at the very first Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in 2003 and again returned to perform in Ballyshannon at the Rory Gallagher Festival in 2005.

I will always remember having tea with Ronnie at Dorrian’s Hotel in 2005 and he told me of the first time that he and Rory met. He said that he was in Germany on Tour and was in a Hotel in Hamburg when this young guy with long hair approached him and said you are Ronnie Drew and he replied with a laugh to Rory, you are spot on. Ronnie asked Rory was he in Germany working (thinking that this young Irish guy was in construction or Bar work or something) and Rory replied yeah I am playing music myself !!! Ronnie asked what type of music and what do you play like ? Rory replied ’ah some Blues and Rock’, Ronnie asked ’Whats your name ?’

(As Ronnie sat in Dorrian’s in Ballyshannon, lighting his big cigar, at that stage, I felt this huge sense of friendship that he had for Rory.) He continued the story ..............

The young guy with his trademark shirt replied that his name was Rory Gallagher ........... !!! Ronnie said that he could not believe it, that this so unassuming young man was thee Rory Gallagher. Ronnie said that they had the craic that day and drank quite a bit and got pretty merry and it was to be the start of a long friendship.

Ronnie also told me that some years later Rory appeared at one of his performances, I believe he said that it was in Ireland, but can’t be sure. Of course they recorded "Barley and Grape Rag" together that featured on Rory’s Album "Wheel within Wheels".

Click here to see a Photo of Ronnie performing in Ballyshannon at the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival

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Click here to see a Photo of Ronnie Drew and Rory Gallagher taken in Dublin at Guinness Storehouse in the Mid 1980’s

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Thanks for the memories Ronnie, particularly in Ballyshannon, May you rest in Peace,
Barry O’Neill
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SHINKICKER are back in Ireland !!!
Just to let you all know that SHINKICKER (Devon, England) who played some great gigs at this years Festival are playing a number of gigs in Ireland at the end of August.

Friday 22nd August - CLEARY'S BAR, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick

Saturday 23rd August - THE MEZZ, Temple Bar, Dublin City

*** Sunday 24th August - ROSE OF TRALEE FESTIVAL, CO. KERRY
Open Air Concert in Tralee Town Centre - On Stage at 10.30pm

Stay posted here for further news on other SHINKICKER Irish Dates and other Rory Gallagher Tribute Band Gigs in Ireland,

Best Regards,
Barry O'Neill
Tel. 0035386-8772325
barryfest@hotmail.com
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COMPETITION !!! WIN A RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL 2008 T-SHIRT
COMPETITION !!!
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL 2008 T-SHIRT

Simply Mail your answers to us here (by Private Mail) to the following Question -

In what year was Rory Gallagher born at the Rock Hospital ?

Competition ends next Saturday Night 5th July at 10pm
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COUNTDOWN to Rory Gallagher Festival 2008
The countdown is on to the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2008 in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.

The 4-day Festival honours the life and music of Rory and starts on Thursday 29th MAY to Sunday 1st JUNE 2008. Over 4,000 people attended the Tribute Festival in 2007.

This years T...
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TOP ACTS APPEARING AT RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL 2008
JULIAN SAS BAND( Holland )
SINNERBOY ( England )
SHINKICKER ( England )
SEAMIE O'DOWD BAND ( Ireland )
DEFENDER ( Scotland )
MIRENDA ROSENBURG ( USA )
SLUMMING ANGELS ( Ireland )
THE LOOP ( Germany )
TUCAN ( Ireland )
THE SKINS ( Ireland )
HOTLIPS & CHILLI FINGERS ( England ) ...
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CAMPING at the Rory Gallagher Festival 2008
OFFICIAL CAMPING 2008 - The Official Campsite will be Fully Serviced with Toilets and 24 Hour Security.
A Shuttle Bus will operate between the Official Campsite and the local GAA Grounds which will be open each day between 8am & 2pm and also between 5pm & 9pm for Shower Facilities.

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Martin C
i cant believe my friends tink slash is a better musician den rory gallagher and he so isnt.RIP rory.
1 week ago
Rory Lives
We are a new site. Our aim is to promote the music of Ireland's best rock, rhythm and blues artist the one and only legend that is Rory Gallagher. There are many tribute band's to Rory's genius, but we believe that none can compare to the unique brilliance of Chris Stuckey , technically incomparable, and a gentleman to boot.
We hope that you can enjoy , and " TASTE " , and come "TO OUR HOMETOWN " ,and enjoy the brilliance that is "CHRIS STUCKEY " of "SHINKICKER " .who will be on stage at The Mall in Tralee on Sunday night 24th August @ 10.30.p.m.
2 weeks ago
Dee Macker
the craic is were still rocking to rory.....roll 09
2 weeks ago
Paul Gallagher
Well barry hows the form wit ya? R u out canvassing yet! :-D
4 weeks ago via Mobile
Jay Jay
Another great Rory Fest this year. Kudos goes to Barry O'Neill and all the festival committee. Thanks a million. Can't wait for next years festival to see top Rory Gallagher bands / acts again, like Secret Agent & Bonus Track. Plus other tremendous tributes to the greatest Rock & Blues guitarist the world as ever seen.
Keep on rockin' for Rory .... Jay Jay
5 weeks ago
Ronan McAleenan
I didnt know this was on until too late :( im one of a few of my friends into Rory, so i was truely educated by my parents

The great Blues guitarists, and undoubtibly the greatest Irish guitarist!! The Edge who?

Rory is the man!!!
5 weeks ago
Karl Roche
HI I'm just wondering do yeah know where rory's guitars are nowadays?
7 weeks ago
Ois G
Check out my page Barry,have a few up of the festival itself,maybe ten,rest were random drunken ones of my friends
8 weeks ago
Colin Ratcliffe
Chris Stuckey on the Sunday night was unbelievable!
8 weeks ago
Louise O Neill
Hi bar hope ure well, give my love to Lorraine glad shes on the mend..got ure picture message good to see her simling again. Take care & see u soon Lou x
8 weeks ago
Shane M
anyone hear the rumour some Metallica members attended the festival? probably pub talk but just interested to know if it is true or not...
9 weeks ago
Libby Clyne
Hi barry how is lorraine doing 2day?Will ya let me know wen its ok ta go up and visit her!!plzzz tell her dat i was asking for her...thanx baz:) xxxxxxx
9 weeks ago
Mick O'Toole
I wanna go next year :( just bought the new essential cd and it fuckin rocks!!
10 weeks ago via Mobile
Anna Leask
Grrreat Crrraic!
10 weeks ago
Dee Macker
WHO IS THE COOL DUDE IN MY PHOTO!!!!! BALLYSHANNON ROCKED IN 08 BEST YET!!!! GOOD ON YOU BARRY A JOB WELL DONE........"KEEP ON ROCKING"................
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10 weeks ago
Ois G
UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE!!!
10 weeks ago
Robbie .
Nice one Rory Nice one Son Nice one Rory I cant wait for the next one!!!!
Only got my voice back today!! Best wknd of the year!!
10 weeks ago
Gemma Heaney
Your a legend Barry the weather,music and people were awesome
roll on Rory 09! You Rock!
Gem x:O
10 weeks ago
JoHn
fest was fuckin class
DEFENDER ROCK!
R.I.P rory
11 weeks ago
Jimtastic Jimmy
deadly craic up there this year and great line up with the bands. slummin anges where great!
11 weeks ago
 
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