Rory Gallagher statue a 'fitting tribute' to 'celebrate' memory
Barry McGivern, of the Rory Gallagher Statue Project Trust, said the statue was a "fitting tribute". "Rory came up to Belfast in 1967 and it was a vibrant music scene," Mr McGivern told BBC News NI.
"Not too clever!" Rory Gallagher was honored with a statue in Belfast. But they got a key detail wrong
A statue honoring the late Irish blues guitarist Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in Belfast, Northern Ireland, outside Ulster Hall, a music venue where he regularly played. Unfortunately, they got a key detail wrong.
Statue of iconic Irish musician Rory Gallagher unveiled at Ulster Hall
A statue honouring an iconic Irish rock and blues legend, Rory Gallagher has been revealed at the Ulster Hall in Belfast.As per BBC, the statue is placed outside the Ulster Hall, which is located on Bedford Street.
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.
Statue unveiled at Ulster Hall in honour of blues and rock legend Rory Gallagher
Born in Ballyshannon and raised in Cork, Gallagher moved in 1967 to Belfast, a city that would become a cornerstone of his musical journey.
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.
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
Single-use plastic cups ban at some venues under scheme
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“I’m all in...” Jack O’Neill following in fighting family footsteps as he looks ahead to Ulster Hall battle
HENRY Cooper topped the bill in March 1961 when Alex O’Neill fought Brian Cartright at the famous Empire Pool at Wembley. Two ...
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Belfast venues to get rid of single-use plastic cups
Events venues in Belfast are to eliminate single-use plastic cups in a first for Ireland and the UK. Major and grassroots ...
Ulster Hall fight will be like a second debut for me, admits NI’s Charles McDonagh
It’s commonly accepted that you only get one debut, but Charles McDonagh feels he is getting ready for a second one when he appears at the Ulster Hall on February 1.
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Belfast’s venues join together to stop single-use plastic cups at gigs 2025
Belfast’s entertainment venues have joined forces in a drive to eliminate single use plastic cups at gigs and events in 2025.