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Welcome to the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Bebo Page. Hope you are keeping well and are looking forward to the 2009 Tribute to Rory in Ballyshannon. This years Tribute will take place between THURSDAY 28th MAY - SUNDAY 31st MAY 2009. The Festival will be completely dedicated to the Music of Rory Gallagher, with acts coming to Ballyshannon to honour Rory from Italy, Germany, Holland, England, USA, Scotland and from throughout Ireland.
4,000 people attended the Festival in 2008.

Rory Gallagher was born at the Rock Hospital in Ballyshannon on 2nd March 1948 to Parents Daniel and Monica. At that time Rory's Dad was working on the building of the ESB Hydro Station in Ballyshannon. Rory and his family departed Ballyshannon in the 1950's before moving for a period to Derry City, where Rory's brother and life-long Manager Donal was born. The Gallagher's later moved to Cork City

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  • Happy Birthday Rory Gallagher

    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

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  • RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL PROGRAMME 2009

    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 ..................................

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  • RORY GALLAGHER FESTIVAL 2009 - Programme of Events


    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

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  • RORY GALLAGHER BIRTHDAY GIG - Dublin


    The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2009 will be launched in Dublin at RADIO CITY, Store Street on MONDAY MARCH 2nd with a Special Birthday Gig to Rory. Performing on the night at Radio City will be DAVE McHUGH BAND, SLUMMING ANGERS & SHAM~ROCK. Doors Open at 8pm with Admissi...

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    Request DJ's all over Ireland to Play Rory Gallagher
    RTE 2FM - 51552
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    OCEAN FM (Sligo / Donegal / Leitrim) 086 2200530
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  • Jon Roper
    Jon Roper

    1 year cant wait!!!!

    4 weeks ago
  • A Dude Called JoE
    luv A Dude Called JoE

    And so passes another kickass Rory G fest

    Salutes to the Gallagher man up in the sky \m/,

    4 weeks ago
  • Its Ya Boi Steve
    luv Its Ya Boi Steve

    2009 best festival ever!!!!

    4 weeks ago
  • Flaming Monkey Seanny B
    Flaming Monkey Seanny B

    wat a festival

    4 weeks ago
  • Helen Murphy
    luv Helen Murphy

    BEST. WEEKEND. EVER.
    The festival gets better every year, Sinnerboy were superb as always as were The Deans, much fun had by all, and we've all got great tans to show for it!! Thanks to all the locals in Ballyshannon, they're great craic!! See ye all next year again xxx

    4 weeks ago
  • Corm The Chippy
    Corm The Chippy

    couldnt get over wolfpin, unbelievable band. defo the best rory tribute ive come across so far. brilliant festival once again barry, thanks man.

    4 weeks ago
  • Alan Heraty
    luv Alan Heraty

    once again an amazing weekend thanks for everything. as usual pat was amazing

    4 weeks ago
  • Dimi
    luv Dimi

    What a brilliant weekend only thing is i got burnt to a crisp bring on next year :D :D :D

    4 weeks ago
  • Errol Connaghan
    Errol Connaghan

    kick ass fest gets better every year, cant wait til next one

    4 weeks ago
  • Liam-Dev
    Liam-Dev

    great festival this year..:D
    Wolfpin were amazing..

    4 weeks ago
  • Boycey Boi
    Boycey Boi

    Such a fuckin weekend that was the highlight of 09!!!!

    4 weeks ago
  • Bríd Mulrennan-Bridie
    Bríd Mulrennan-Bridie

    disgusted i cnt go been at last 3..ugh leaving cert is a rite aul fuck of a thing!nxt yr def tho!

    4 weeks ago
  • Shay
    Shay

    holy shit!!!!!!!!!!

    5 weeks ago
  • Marty Wallace
    Marty Wallace

    coming the whole way from letterkenny to the festival ;)

    first time, canny wait !!!

    5 weeks ago
  • B E C C A
    B E C C A

    Whoooop 4 days to gooo :D
    xxx

    5 weeks ago
  • Aisling Duffy
    Aisling Duffy

    3 days wait is all!

    hello ballygallagher!
    :D :D

    5 weeks ago
  • Dee Macker
    Dee Macker

    dee's ready to rock..............

    6 weeks ago
  • Celine H
    Celine H

    First time going....cant wait :)

    6 weeks ago
  • Karen Healy
    Karen Healy

    hi barry do you have to book for the campsite in advance now or can you still get the wristbands in the offy as usual?thanks :)

    6 weeks ago
  • Metaphor Girl
    Metaphor Girl

    11 days!!! :D :D

    6 weeks ago