Rory Gallagher Statue Unveiling
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A fantastic early summer evening in Ballyshannon saw the beautiful Rory statue by David Annand unveiled to a fabulous gathering of Rory fans and the town people of Ballyshannon.
The Rory Gallagher Statue
The Rory Gallagher Statue was finally unveiled in Ballyshannon Town Centre on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 and is without doubt the greatest tribute to Rory since his untimely passing in June 1995.
So 15 years on, Rory is immortalised in Bronze (his late mothers wish) and it happened in Ballyshannon thanks to the efforts of the Rory Gallagher Festival Committee and Donegal County Council.
Following calls for submissions by artists / sculptors to build the statue, David Annand from Fife in Scotland was selected in April 2008.
The Statue was finally unveiled on the opening day of the 5-day Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2010 in Ballyshannon.
BALLYSHANNON 2017 yeah in the memory of Rory Gallagher
Going to my home town festival in the memory of Rory Gallagher. The same feeling, nice and wonderful people... make a smile on your face. Ballyshannon 2017!
TNG loves Rory Gallagher Int. Festival, Ballyshannon, Donegal, Ireland
The Norwegain Gang have visited Ballyshannon from 2004 and up to this date. Can't wait for the 2015 to come....:)
Photos accompanied by Davy Knowles great studio version of one of Rory's signature songs Million Miles Away from Davy's new album The Outsider.
Ballyshannon 400th anniversary Information Feature Full Version
Ballyshannon 400th anniversary Information Feature Full Version
Rory Gallagher Statue Unveiling Part 1
Rory Gallagher Statue Unveiling Wednesday 2nd June 2010 featuring Speeches by Donal Gallagher, Barry O'Neill and fans of Rory.
Johnny Gallagher @ Rory statue Ballyshannon 2014
Johnny Gallagher, awesome, just one of that kind and we love him:)
Rory Gallagher statue unveiling
The unveiling of the Rory Gallagher statue in Ballyshannon. After a few words from the Mayor the beautiful bronze of our hero was revealed. This video included 'Moonchild' played brilliantly by Moonchild. What a day!!
SEAMIE O'DOWD playing Rory Gallagher's As the crow flies
On the main stage at the RORY GALLAGHER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2018 in Ballyshannon
Sam comes to Ballyshannon - Part 2
Scenes from Sam's return to the Hills filmed by John Travers. Features Michael Murphy giving Jimmy's Winning Matches a lash, beside the Rory Gallagher statue in Ballyshannon.
RORY GALLAGHER'S Easy Come Easy Go by CORK
Live from The Wild Atlantic Way Gig at The Rory Gallagher Statue in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland. From The Rory Gallagher International Festival on June 3, 2017.
Rock Hospital, Rory Gallagher Ballyshannon, County Donegal festival 2015 Dave McHugh
Barry Barnes of Sinnerboy and Dave McHugh at the birthplace of Rory Gallagher
29th of May 2015
Ballyshannon 2010 The Unveiling part 3.wmv
The Unveiling of the Rory Gallagher statue in Ballyshannon, June 2nd 2010.
Gerry Quigley & The Shinkickers - Tattoo'd Lady (Rory Gallagher) at Ballyshannon 2016
Gerry Quigley and his band The Shinkickers perform this Rory Gallagher classic tune Tattoo'd Lady on the outdoor stage to a captivated crowd.
Formed in 1991 in Perth, Western Australia, Gerry Quigley is now based in Ireland with the Irish lineup of his band.
Filmed by Zac Coveney at the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal (Birthplace of Rory Gallagher)
This song is dedicated to Denise Wilden (UK)
Gerry Quigley & The Shinkickers are honoured to be returning to Ballyshannon Festival in 2017. Dates/times to be announced.
GQ & The Shinkickers (Ireland) 2016:
Gerry Quigley: Guitar
Pat Ryan: Vocals/Guitar
Denis Coveney: Bass
Sharon Quigley: Keyboards
Ken Cley Cleary: Drums
GQ & The Shinkickers (Australia) March/April 2016
Gerry Quigley: Guitar
Jeff Bushby: Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica/Saxophone
(Founding member)
John McNair: Bass (GQ & The Nomadic Druids founding member)
Terry Pugh: Keyboards (Founding member)
Leroy Cleaver: Drums (Founding member)
For gig guide see:
For bookings call +353 (0)858 313 437
TEN YEARS AFTER @ the Rory Gallagher Int. Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon 2017
A short video recording (not the best audio quality) of TEN YEARS AFTER at the 16th Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2017 in Ballyshannon, Ct. Donegal/Ireland...with TWO of the original band members CHICK CHURCHILL on keyboards and RIC LEE on drums, Colin Hodgkinson on bass and the excellent Marcus Bonfanti on guitar & vocals...
Rory Gallagher International Festival 2015
In May 2015 DD8 Music went on a trip to the Irish town of Ballyshannon to experience their fantastic festival in honour of Rory Gallagher. We spoke to local people about the effect the festival, and memorial statue, had had on the town.
DD8 Music would like to thank the Angus Council Community Grant Scheme for part funding the trip to Ireland.
RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL 2016 BALLYSHANNON
PHOTO SLIDESHOW OF RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL 2016 BALLYSHANNON.
Rory Gallagher Website intro 2 (statue unveiling)
Intro video from Rory Gallagher official website. The statue unveiling in Ballyshannon
2010 Rory Gallagher International Festival. Ballyshannon Co Donegal
Roland van Campenhout.. guest artist on Rory Gallagher's last album Wheels Within Wheels..Plays The Cookoo at The Lantern Bar Ballyshannon...I was there.
Rory Gallagher- Bronze sculpture 'The unveiling'.
Wednesday 2nd June 2010.Ballyshannon co donegal -Ireland.Rory's bronze shown for the first time in front of the town's packed streets of wellwishers and fans from all over the world,at the international tribute festival 2010.