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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 2009 Tribute to Rory in Ballyshannon. This years Tribute will take place between THURSDAY 28th MAY - SUNDAY 31st MAY 2009. The Festival will be completely dedicated to the Music of Rory Gallagher, with acts coming to Ballyshannon to honour Rory from Italy, Germany, Holland, England, USA, Scotland and from throughout Ireland.
4,000 people attended the Festival in 2008.

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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"2009 Rory Gallagher Festival will take place between THURSDAY 28th MAY - SUNDAY 31st MAY The Festival will be ALL Rory Gallagher Music" (15 weeks ago) me too!

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  • RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL 2009 - Preliminary Details

    The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2009 begins on Thursday 28th May and continues through until Sunday 31st May 2009. We are delighted that this year among the main headline acts on the Saturday Night at Rory Gallagher Theatre, will be "The Great Memorial Band" (Hungary), "Dave McHugh Band" (Ireland) and "SINNERBOY" (Manchester) completing this the only all-ticket show, that is sure to sell-out in advance. Book Your Tickets Now Email: DAVE@goingtomhyometown.com

    Some 30 performing acts will appear at the Rory Gallagher Festival coming from Germany , Holland , Italy , USA , UK and Ireland. Several International Rory Tribute Bands will be making their debuts at the 2009 Festival including "Irish Taste" (Italy), "Wolfpin" (Holland), "Secret Agent" (England), "Big Guns" (Italy) and more bands will be added to this line-up in the coming weeks. Each year the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival organisers strive to link many connections with Rory Gallagher and making a welcomed return is Chris Newman who played on Rory's Album "Wheels within Wheels". Chris returns for his intimate style gigs with "Hot Lips and Chilli Fingers".

    Making a welcomed return are leading performers “Defender” from Scotland, “The Loop” from Germany, “Remember Rory” (Germany), legendary local Rockers “Boxtie” and Johnny Gallagher, "Moonchild" (Ireland) and the band that made a huge impact last year from Devon, England are “SHINKICKER” a band that are a must-see to believed featuring the electrifying Guitarist ~ Chris Stuckey. A person who shared the stage on occasion with Rory was Fermanagh-man Pat McManus, a former member of “Mama’s Boy’s” and the PAT McMANUS BAND will be playing amongst many of the Open Air Concerts that will take place in Ballyshannon at the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2009.

    Sligo’s favourite son SEAMIE O'DOWD will be once again rocking the streets of Ballyshannon with his band, requiring no introduction to festival-goers. Seamie’s passion and awesome rawness is refreshing for many Rory fans.

    On the Blues front appearing at the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2009 will be the exquisite English Blues Guitarist – Peter Price, while the young and emerging talent is an aspect of Music that Rory always recognised and Derry based 3-Piece “Zero Resistance” who have been making quite an impact in recent years will perform as will “Slumming Angels” from Kildare, “The Mark Black Band” from Donegal, the awesome Classic Rock sound of “The Skin’s” and RTE 2FM School of Rock finalists "Sham Rock" will be among many others at Show case events over the 4 days.

    When in Ballyshannon, you can visit the Rock Hospital where Rory was born on March 2nd 1948, view the Rory Gallagher Hall of Fame Exhibition at Owen Roe’s Bar in the Street where Rory first resided and while at the Festival you will have no choice but experience Ballyshannon’s friendly hospitality, historic sites such as the Mill Wheel and a visit to Rossnowlagh is recommended.

    Further details on all aspects of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2008 from Barry O'Neill, Tel. 0035386-8772325 or Email: barryfest@hotmail.com

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  • CALLING ALL YOUNG BANDS - 2FM SCHOOL OF ROCK

    Hi all,

    The 2FM School of Rock Ulster Heat is on at the Rory Gallagher Theatre at the Abbey Centre in Ballyshannon on Thursday 30th October. The Closing date for entries has been extended to this Wednesday 15th October.

    Any Secondary School Bands that are interested should give me a shout on 086-8772325 or send me a bebo mail.

    All details are on www.rte.ie/2fm/schoolofrock

    All the best,
    Barry O'Neill

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  • 2009 Rory Gallagher Festival - Bands Apply Now

    The 2009 Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon will take place between THURSDAY 28th MAY - SUNDAY 31st MAY 2009.

    The Festival will be completely dedicated to the Music of Rory Gallagher.

    Any bands wishing to play at the Tribute to Rory must apply to the organising committee SUNDAY OCTOBER 12th 2008. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BANDS / ACTS IN 2009 WILL ONLY BE PLAYING THE MUSIC OF RORY GALLAGHER / TASTE. Just in case anybody is wondering why its only the music of Rory Gallagher, its because its the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival. We look forward to hearing from everybody and we appreciate constructive feedback as always.

    Email: barryfest@hotmail.com

    Best Regards,
    Barry O'Neill
    Chairperson ~ Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival

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  • Paul Devaney
    Paul Devaney

    wishing you and your family all the best of everything for this year and all the years to come....have a good one...rock on Rory..yeah...

    6 days ago
  • Dee Macker
    Dee Macker

    happy new year to you and all rory fans through out the world......"rock on"...............................
     .............dee

    1 week ago
  • Tyler L
    luv Tyler L

    mann i wanna go to the rory festival

    but im on the other side of the world..

    4 weeks ago
  • Karl Roche
    Karl Roche

    Go to flickr.com and type in Rory Gallagher and click on most recent photos. It will show some guy who has pictures of Rory's guitars. Check it out there very good.

    5 weeks ago
  • Dee Mc Savage
    Dee Mc Savage

    Thanks for axceptin da add mate.started downloadin sum very rare stuf from taste earlyer wana hear dis stuff.the mans a pure legand.again thanks for axcepting

    5 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Kris
    Kris

    Hotel and ferry booked for next year can't wait

    5 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Declan Wilkes
    Declan Wilkes

    Positively can not wait for next year lads - bringing a plane full of lads n lasses across the Irish sea.

    Rock on!

    9 weeks ago
  • Paul Devaney
    Paul Devaney

    rory on rte 1 tonight..1125 and 1155...should be gud

    10 weeks ago
  • Dee Macker
    Dee Macker

    can't wait for this..roll on "09"..........................."ro
     ck on rory"

    11 weeks ago
  • Kris
    Kris

    Rory Gallagher story radio 2 tonight really good enjoyed listening to peoples tributes to Rory

    12 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Rory Gallagher Festival
    Rory Gallagher Festival

    Hi all,

    The 2FM School of Rock Ulster Heat is on at the Rory Gallagher Theatre at the Abbey Centre in Ballyshannon on Thursday 30th October. The Closing date for entries is this Friday 10th October.

    Any Secondary School Bands that are interested should give me a shout on 086-8772325 or send me a bebo mail.

    All details are on www.rte.ie/2fm/schoolofrock

    All the best,
    Barry O'Neill

    13 weeks ago
  • R. J.
    luv R. J.

    great to see the legend of rory gallagher being kept alive in such a meaningful way, also nice to see all the foreign visitors in those photo albums, getting a name for itself beyond our shores can only bode well for the festival,

    wishing continued success,

    17 weeks ago
  • John The FlyingSpaghetti Monster Baptist

    Shinkicker rocked Tralee on Sunday night.

    19 weeks ago
  • Konrad T
    luv Konrad T

    When jimi hendrix was asked how does it feel 2 b d greatest guitarist in d world he said i dunno go ask rory gallagher

    19 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Lil' Devil
    Lil' Devil

    ..crap meant to say it was in belfast ....who ever they were ..they were pretty good =]

    19 weeks ago
  • Lil' Devil
    Lil' Devil

    hey , Im headin to the Blues and Jazz festival tomorrow . And theres a Rory tribute band on there ..wondered if anyone knew who they were and if theyre gonna be any good ...?
    Ta <3

    19 weeks ago
  • Kris
    luv Kris

    took my dad to the festival for his birthday and knew nothing of Rory gallagher I enjoyed it so much I bought 4 albums when I got back the man is a legend I can't stop listening to him roll on next year. Big guns album great etched in blue fab.kris all the best and thanks to all who looked after us in ballyshannon

    20 weeks ago via Mobile
  • Rory Lives
    luv Rory Lives

    The death of Ronnie Drew is a sad day for Ireland , and a huge loss to the world of music and Irish prose . His untimely passing will be resonated throughout the bars, clubs and halls of the country with great sadness. This is a very sad day , as we have lost another great icon . May he rest in peace.

    20 weeks ago
  • Martin C
    Martin C

    i cant believe my friends tink slash is a better musician den rory gallagher and he so isnt.RIP rory.

    21 weeks ago
  • Rory Lives
    luv 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.

    22 weeks ago