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.
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.
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
“Kim Deal with Bruce Springsteen’s guitar”: Statue of Rory Gallagher slammed by fans
A new statue of the late great Rory Gallagher has been unveiled in his hometown of Belfast. High time, of course. Gallagher left us 30 years ago, in 1995, at the ridiculously young age of 47. But it’s not the guitar that people are getting upset about.
Single-use plastic cups ban at some venues under scheme
The 12-month pilot is being driven by the Venue Sustainability Forum and supported by Visit Belfast.
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Life-size sculpture of legendary guitarist Rory Gallagher strikes a chord in Belfast
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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 events venues join together to ban single use plastic cups
Belfast’s entertainment venues have joined forces in a drive to eliminate single use plastic cups at gigs and events in 2025.
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Belfast venues to get rid of single-use plastic cups in innovative pilot
The rollout of reusable cups across multiple entertainment venues is the first of its kind across Ireland or the UK.
Noel Doran: Memories of AC/DC and my own stairway to hell at the Ulster Hall
While a statue of Rory Gallagher outside Belfast’s Ulster Hall is fully merited, my most vivid memory of the legendary venue ...