Rory Gallagher's Brother Tells of Night John Lennon Came to See Him

Taoiseach Unveils 'Rory Gallagher Avenue' Street Sign at Cork Airport

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has officially unveiled Rory Gallagher Avenue – the new name for the main entrance road at Cork Airport. At a special event held at the airport – in the presence of the members of the Gallagher family, local political, business and civic representatives and other invited guests – the main roadway leading to and around the airport was dedicated to the memory of one of Cork’s most famous sons and one of the world’s most…

Global Icon, Local Legend – An Taoiseach Unveils “Rory Gallagher Avenue” at Cork Airport

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD has officially unveiled “Rory Gallagher Avenue” – the new name for the main entrance road at Cork Airport. At a special event held at the […] The post Global Icon, Local Legend – An Taoiseach Unveils “Rory Gallagher Avenue” at Cork Airport appeared first on IMRO.

Rory Gallagher's brother tells of night John Lennon came to see him

Rock legend Rory Gallagher’s brother and long-time manager has revealed the siblings’ varying reactions to an early word of praise from John Lennon. Dónal Gallagher was present yesterday as the main roadway at Cork Airport was renamed after his brother, as unveiled by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The ceremony kicked off a summer of exhibitions, concerts and tours in tribute to ‘Cork’s finest cultural export’ on the 30th anniversary of his death. D…