Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival Ballyshannon is pleased to announce that BARRY BARNES (Sinnerboy) will play a Fundraising Solo Gig at Owen Roe's Bar in Ballyshannon on Wednesday 9th December 2009 at 10pm. This is sure to be quite a night, so spread the word if you are in the North West of Ireland and make it along to B...ARRY BARNES for some of that "Sinnerboy" magic in Ballyshannon on Wednesday 9th December 2009. More Details to follow soon.

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Willie Byrne and his band will play at at Owen Roes Bar in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal TONIGHT as part of the Ballyshannon Blues Club Sessions - SATURDAY 21st November 2009 at 10pm. Willie Byrne is a highly respected Blues Guitarist from Belfast and has been playing the Blues Rock scene across Ireland for many years. Willie recently headlined the Ulster Hall and has a residency at Belfasts Empire Hall on a weekly basis. Willie will presenmt an electrifying show in Ballyshannon of Rock and Blues, laced with Rory of course. Without doubt - this is a gig not to be missed.

Hope to see you all TONIGHT in Ballyshannon !!!

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The first artist impression of the eagerly awaited Rory Gallagher Statue Commemoration to be located in the Blues Guitarist Birthplace of Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal has been released. The Statue honouring Rory Gallagher has been commissioned

to the Scottish-based award winning Sculptor David Annand by Donegal County Council and the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Committee in Ballyshannon.

Chairperson and Founder of the Tribute Festival Barry O’Neill said this week that “its great to see the first sketch being released by the Sculptor – David Annand. His work with bronze is terrific and the fact that David engaged with Rory’s fans and family prior to the design was very satisfying for everybody involved. There will be a great sense of movement in the piece and I think it will really reflect Rory’s character both on and off the stage”.

Its 14 years since the untimely passing of the Guitar legend, but his loyal mass following are waiting in anticipation for the completion of the Full life-sized Bronze Statue that will be unveiled in Ballyshannon Town Centre on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 and that will also mark the commencement of the 5 day Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2010. Rory was born in Ballyshannon on March 2nd 1948 at the appropriately named Rock Hospital and the town hosts the celebrated Rory Tribute Festival each year with visitors from all over the World now making the trip annually with a 7,000 strong attendance making their way to Ballyshannon earlier this summer.

Mr. O'Neill said "the Statue will be a coming home of sorts for Rory and its a massive honour for him and his family who work tirelessly in keeping his music alive. The people of Ballyshannon and County Donegal are delighted in making the Bronze Statue a reality and we are looking forward to June 2010 and no doubt Sculptor David Annand from Scotland will do the occasion justice with a remarkable finished commemoration”.

As a sign of Rory’s continued popularity, the Rory Gallagher Best of Collection entitled “Crest of a Wave” will be released in North America by Eagle Rock Entertainment next Tuesday 25th August. Rory Gallagher is credited with bringing the electric guitar to prominence in Ireland, leading the way for bands like Thin Lizzy and U2. His battered Strat guitar - a 1961 model, which he bought in 1963 - is thought to be one of the first Fender Stratocaster guitars ever bought in Ireland.

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