Belfast, Rory Gallagher

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 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.
Statue of Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast to honour musician’s connection to the city
A commemorative statue of composer and musician Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in Belfast, honouring his life, music and connection to the city. The life-sized statue of Gallagher is located outside Ulster Hall, a venue he played regularly.
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.
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 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.
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 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 Honored with New Statue Outside Belfast’s Ulster Hall
A statue honoring Rory Gallagher, the legendary Irish guitarist, has been unveiled outside Ulster Hall in Belfast. While fans celebrate, some criticize the statue’s design.
Statue of rock legend Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast
A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in Belfast. It is located at the Ulster Hall, one of the singer songwriter's favourite venues where he ended a series of New Year concert tours. On this date alone, 4 January, he performed there several times on this date over the years.
Statue of legendary guitarist Rory Gallagher unveiled in Belfast
LEGENDARY guitarist Rory Gallagher has been honored with a statue outside Belfast’s Ulster Hall with his family hailing it as “incredible”.
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