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Cork City Hall
Cork City Hall features in every citizen’s life – not least young Rory’s. My earliest recollection being when Chris Barber’s Jazz & Blues band (who Rory would later record with) were coming to play there. (Late 50’s) Rory (aged 12) had saved all his pocket money for weeks to get a ticket for the show […]
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Crawford Municipal Art Gallery
The Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, situated between Rory Gallagher Place and The Cork Opera House, was also formerly an art school where, at the age of fourteen, Rory took night classes so as to develop his love of art. Source: Donal Gallagher, Rory Gallagher Live at Cork Opera House DVD (with permission)
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Everyman Palace Theatre
The Everyman Palace Theatre is a classic Victorian structure and a sister venue to the Olympia Theatre, Dublin – both of which Rory loved. When growing up, it was then called “The Palace”, one of two cinemas on MacCurtain Street – the other being The Coliseum – which fed Rory’s appetite for the movies. At […]
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General Post Office
The General Post Office on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork’s city centre was previously a venue where the flamboyant virtuoso violinist Paganinni ( the Hendrix/Gallagher of his day ) once played. It is a “stone’s throw” from the Beehive or Hayloft Bar where Rory formed and named his power trio “Taste” with Norman Damery (drums) […]
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Ziggy's Rock'n'Blues Bar
Cork’s most famous Rory Gallagher pub, loaded with Rory art & memorabilia.
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Rory Gallagher Music Library
Cork City Library
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Street Art - South Main Street
An amazing piece of street art on South Main Street.
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City Docks
The City Docks are 1 hour’s sail from the top of Cork Harbour. Reputedly one of the world’s best natural ports, the Port of Cork is also historically maritime-famed – not least as the last port of call for the ill-faited Titanic. On a number of occasions, Rory used the port to travel to early […]
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Rory Gallagher Music Studios
Marking the 20th Anniversay of the passing of Rory Gallagher, Camen Palace Hotel Community Arts Centre is delighted to announce the inauguration of their music rehearsal and recording studios in Rory Gallagher’s name. Images & memorabilia provided from the official Rory Gallagher archive will be on permanent display for the general public & to inspire […]
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The Cavern Club Leitrim Street Cork
The rear of No.25 Leitrim Street was once the home of Cork’s iconic Cavern Club live music venue where Rory was a member, and played many shows. The original building still stands and is now the home of an electronics repair shop.
Where Rory grew up and went to school.