Rory Gallagher, Belfast

A Rory Gallagher statue has finally been unveiled in Belfast – but some fans aren’t too happy with it
The statue was green-lit in 2016, and recreates one of the late guitar great’s most famous poses from a 1972 Melody Maker cover
“Kim Deal with Bruce Springsteen’s guitar”: Statue of Rory Gallagher is unveiled in Belfast... but fans aren’t happy
A new statue of the late great Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in his hometown of Belfast. High time, of course. Gallagher left us 30 years ago, in 1995, at the ridiculously young age of 47. But it’s not the guitar that people are getting upset about. It’s the guitar he’s depicted carrying.
Rory Gallagher Statue Draws Mixed Responses
A statue of late blues-rock guitar icon Rory Gallagher drew mixed responses when it was unveiled in Ireland in January 2025.
Rory Gallagher statue a 'fitting tribute' to 'celebrate' memory
Barry McGivern, of the Rory Gallagher Statue Project Trust, said it was a "fitting tribute". "Rory came up to Belfast in 1967 and it was a vibrant music scene," McGivern told BBC News NI.
Rory Gallagher honoured with statute in Belfast
A statue has been unveiled in Belfast, in tribute of the Irish musician Rory Gallagher, 30 years after his death.
The long-awaited Rory Gallagher statue has been unveiled in Belfast and fans are not happy
Fans have claimed the statue looks like several different female musicians, and criticised it for showing Gallagher playing a Telecaster instead of his trademark Strat
Rory Gallagher Statue Unveiled In Belfast
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Rory Gallagher. The Irish guitarist-songwriter founded the short-lived blues rock band Taste before embarking on a celebrated solo career, and his playing influenced a number of guitar legends.
Naas opt against Rory Gallagher as coach for next season
The former Derry, Fermanagh and Donegal manager was reported to have been included in the backroom staff of the Kildare club ...
Naas GAA complete dramatic U-turn around Rory Gallagher appointment following intervention from President Jarlath Burns
NAAS are not appointing Rory Gallagher as a coach following the intervention of GAA president Jarlath Burns. The Kildare giants had been set to name the former Derry boss in their backroom team ...
Journal.ie on MSN23h
Naas GAA now unlikely to appoint Rory Gallagher due to concerns expressed by club members
Former Derry manager ‘firmly and steadfastly’ denies allegations of domestic abuse made by his estranged wife.
Naas backtrack on Rory Gallagher’s inclusion in management team
Naas have performed a U-turn on the inclusion of former Derry manager Rory Gallagher as a coach of the club’s senior football ...
RTE Online18h
Naas not appointing Rory Gallagher as a coach
Naas will not now appoint ex-Derry, Donegal and Fermanagh manager Rory Gallagher as a coach for the 2025 season. Gallagher ...
Hosted on MSN1d
Rory Gallagher's latest coaching role is no surprise and you can be sure it's only a matter of time until he manages again
The former Derry manager has taken up a new coaching role with Kildare champions Naas, but it seems likely he'll make a ...