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On this day - March 2nd 1948, the Pioneer of Irish Rock Music, Rory Gallagher was born at the Rock Hospital in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.

Rory's unique Rock Blues Music is today remembered across the World by many thousands of his loyal followers.

To Celebrate his birthday, a Special Birthday Tribute will take place TONIGHT at RADIO CITY, STORE STREET, DUBLIN (opposite Bus Aras) at 8pm. Perorming will be the renowned DAVE McHUGH BAND, supported by SLUMMING ANGELS (Kildare) and SHAM~ROCK (Ballyshannon).

The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2009 that takes place between 28th & 31st May in Ballyshannon will also be officially launched at Radio City in Dublin tonight.

Happy Birthday Rory,
Barry O'Neill

RORY GALLAGHER INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE FESTIVAL 2009

PROGRAMME - Word Version available by clicking on this link
http://www.goingtomyhometown.com/ROR...

THURSDAY 28th MAY 2009

2pm – Opening of Festival by Mayor of Ballyshannon and Donal Gallagher

5pm - Rory Acoustic Session with Peter Knott (Germany) at Max Bar

8pm - Open Air Concert at the Gables with “DAVE McHUGH BAND" & “THE SKINS”

10pm - "DEFENDER" (Scotland) at Sean Og's Pub
10pm – Film: “Rory Gallagher ~ Live at the Cork Opera House” at Melly’s Bar
10pm - “WOLFPIN” (Holland) at Owen Roe's Bar
10pm – Acoustic Blues Session at Bridgend Bar

*** ALL ABOVE THURSDAY GIGS ARE – FREE OF CHARGE

11.30pm - "REMEMBER RORY" (Germany) The Late Gig ~ Dorrian's Hotel ~ Adm. €10

FRIDAY 29th May 2009

3pm – Acoustic Gig at the Rock Hospital with "Hotlips & Chilli Fingers" (England) featuring Chris Newman & Chris Stuckey" (from Shinkicker)

4pm – Blues Rock Session at Sean Og’s Pub with Peter Knott (from “Remember Rory”)
5pm - The Electric Guitar Session with "JOE O’NEILL" (Dublin) at Owen Roe's Bar

4pm - Rock at the Gables ~ Live in the Town Centre featuring
"SLUMMING ANGELS" (Kildare) & “WOLFPIN” (Holland)

7pm - Film: Rory Gallagher ~ “Irish Tour ‘74” at Melly's Pub
7pm - Open Air Concert at the Bridgend “BIG GUNS” (Italy) & "THE SKINS"

FRIDAY NIGHT LATE

10pm - "DAVE McHUGH BAND" (Dublin) At Owen Roe's Bar
10pm - "PETER PRICE" (England) At Melly's Pub
10pm - "MESSIN’ WITH D’GALLAGHER" (Ireland) At Max Bar
10pm - “WOLFPIN” (Holland) At Dicey’s Reilly’s Bar
10pm - "DEFENDER" (Scotland) At Sweeny's Pub
10pm - "REMEMBER RORY" (Germany) At Sean Og’s Pub
10pm - “MARK BLACK BAND” (Ireland) At Bridgend Bar
10pm – “ZERO RESISTANCE” (Ireland) At Market House Pub
10pm – “SLUMMING ANGELS” (Ireland) At Lantern Bar

*** ALL ABOVE FRIDAY GIGS ARE – FREE OF CHARGE

11.30pm – "SHINKICKER" (England) & “BEARDED BABIES” (Norway)
Late Gig at Dorrian's Hotel ~ Tickets at the Door Only - Adm €12

SATURDAY 30th MAY 2009

1pm - Guitar Workshop with "Barry Barnes" (Sinnerboy - UK) at Lantern Bar

12.30pm - Open Air Gig at the Gables with "PAT McMANUS BAND" (ex. Mama’s Boys)
"MESSIN’ WITH D’GALLAGHER" (Ireland) & "MIRENDA ROSENBERG BAND" (USA)

2pm - Open Air Gig at the Bus Stop with "BRIAN MEAKIN BAND" (Ireland)

2.30pm - Blues Guitar Session at Owen Roe's Bar with “Hotlips & Chilli Fingers”
featuring Chris Newman

3pm - Guitar Session with Peter Price (England) at Dicey Reilly’s Bar

4pm - GALA OPEN AIR CONCERT at Rory Gallagher Place –
with “THE DEANS” & “SEAMIE O’DOWD BAND” (Ireland)

SATURDAY EVENING

8pm - RORY GALLAGHER CONCERT NIGHT At the Rory Gallagher Theatre with
"DAVE McHUGH BAND" (Ireland) & “SHINKICKER” (England)
& "Hotlips & Chilli Fingers" (England) featuring Chris Newman
Adm €20 euro (Tickets Available by contacting Email: barryfest@hotmail.com)
Please Note: - THIS IS THE ONLY TICKET CONCERT – SO GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY

8pm - Open Air Gig at Rory Gallagher Place with “BEARDED BABIES” (Norway)
A Unique Tribute to Rory & “JOHNNY GALLAGHER & BOXTIE”

10pm – “WOLFPIN” (Holland) At Sweeny's Pub
10pm - “BIG GUNS” (Italy) At Sean Og's Pub
10pm – "DEFENDER" (Scotland) At Max Bar (Open Air Gig)
10pm - "REMEMBER RORY" (Germany) At Dicey Reilly's Bar
10pm - "PETER PRICE" (England) At Bridgend Bar
10pm - “SLUMMING ANGELS” At Market House Pub
10pm – “ZERO RESISTANCE” At the Lantern Bar
10pm – “JOE O’NEILL” At Melly’s Bar

11.30pm til 3am – “MOONCHILD” (Ireland) & "SINNERBOY" (England)
Late Gig at Dorrian's Hotel ~ Tickets at the Door Only - Adm €12

AND THERES MORE ..................................

The Full Programme of events for this years Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2009 is available on the Official Festival Website http://www.goingtomyhometown.com/ROR...

All details regarding Accommodation are also now available http://www.goingtomyhometown.com

We are also planning the Festival Launch that will take place on Rory's Birthday Monday 2nd March 2009 at Radio City in Dublin at 8pm, more details soon.

Looking Forward to a Rockin’ 2009,

Best Regards,
Barry O’Neill
Email; barryfest@hotmail.com
Tel. 0035386-8772325