Rory Gallagher Grave

[aornoyboys]

LEGEND NEVER DIES!!!!!!!!!!

[blazescup]

St Olivers Cemetry,Carrigrohane,Co Cork.

He's up the path from my dad.

[beholder1000]

i am just grateful to had the great pleasure to see rory performing for several times. not only one of the most talented, for sure he was the most sympathic, too.

god bless you rory gallagher.....................­.......

[cshartley101]

I only discovered Rory recently, but ever since I heard shadowplay I've been absorbing his wonderful music and literature about him. Also my mothers roots are in Cork, where he lived for much of his life. Next year I plan to visit the city and while I'm there I intend to visit his grave lay some flowers and simply to tell him "thankyou".

R.I.P Rory.

[barbwirebats]

It's a cool headstone & if I ever make it to that graveyard I know how to find Rory's grave,, look for the golden sunshine.

[Kondzio717]

RIP (Rory Is Perfection)

[loai050]

Can you please name the cemetery and it's location in Cork - thanks.

[EazyElives]

@loai050

St. Olivers just outside Ballincollig

[Tintineandotrilero]

beethoven, mahler, sati, gallagher... para que mas

[daviegarden]

Shitcreek, you talk the biggest amount of pish I've heard yet, you heard Rory and decided, 'fuck it, I'll never be that good so I won't bother', my fucking arse. If you had a brain you'd realise that you took that decision because in the first place you didn't have the 'smarts' to try.

[daviegarden]

A distinctive and unique headstone for distinctive and unique guitarist and bluesman irrespective of what anyone else on here says about it. Rory's death only proves there's no god otherwise the man would still be walking the earth. Anyone who listened to or saw Rory perform and was not instantly compelled to learn guitar should consider themselves lacking as a human being somewhat.

[shirtcreek]

@daviegarden Ha ha ha.I wasn't compelled to learn the guitar, I got rid of them as I thought then in 1972, I'd never be able to play that good, nor would anyone else, so folks, smash up your guitars cos the very reason it was invented has died and now plays for the Angels!

[AudiophileTubes]

Rory was one of the most genuine musicians there could be, and his talent was unmistakable and iconic. R.I.P. to a great legend.

[jamilner7]

Someone once asked Hendrix whats is like to be the best guitarist in the world, he replied " I don't know, why don't you go and ask Rory Gallagher" .

They must be having a ball, jamming together in heaven, RIP

[shirtcreek]

@jamilner7 With John Henry Bonham on drums knocking Gods thunder into tune!

[beanie41]

He was by far the greatest guitar player ever, he should have won that award ever year,i listen to him ever day, what a blessing he was, i'll never get enough of him, i wish i knew more about him, i mean he put's the guitar pick in his mouth, so he can shake a fan's hand, how many do you know that would do that, i can tell you NONE, so RORY R I P you'll alway's be the best i ever heard and i'am 70 so i heard a lot.

[steverid]

Very cool video & a great choice of song as well. As far as his gravestone being "tacky".......that's a bit harsh I think. Who says all headstones have to look alike anyway? When you get to the cemetery.......you certainly know where to find it! It's the one that doesn't look like all the others. May Rory rest in peace.

Take care,

Steve

[daviemcf]

Thanks Rory for all the pleasure you have given me through the years with live concerts (6 with Taste...7 with RGB), vinyl albums,cassette tapes,CD'S,video tapes and DVD'S. Rory is the best...RIP son. ox

[shirtcreek]

16yrs ago today the graveside was a little busier.......... :-(

[beebeef]

Rory was and is forever for all of us, for all our souls and one day when we leave life, we will be with him jamming to - who knows - tattood lady maybe.

RIP Rory. You have helped a lot in my life !!!!!

[bluesboydude]

can someone tell me where this is? i wanna go visit rory too!

[nos212]

@bluesboydude he's buried in saint olivers cemetary in ballincollig i live like five minutes from it

[bluesboydude]

@nos212 you are one lucky guy! thanks!

[labsican]

R.I.P. Rory.You are sorely missed.

[downunderkev]

I visited Rory's grave in 2002. I'm glad I did; it was my way of paying final respects to one of teh greats. His music and his personality live on and his fans seem to increase every day

[mellyhoney1]

I live very near this grave and , believe me, it does not look tacky in reality. It is a beautiful shade of gold befitting the legend that Rory is. In the sunlight it is stunning. Rest in Peace Rory.

[joan409]

I don't know why I'm saying this but, thanks for posting this. It just seems so strange after watching his unbelievable energy to see this quiet place. Well, he finally got back to Ireland, for eternity, Someday soon I hope to get there and see it for myself.

[laurashiels]

i like his head stone.... its reminicent of suns rays!.......

[Burgerphile]

I want to travel to Ireland someday and visit him. Just thinking about it brings me goosebumps... what a guitarist...

[AudiophileTubes]

R.I.P. RORY GALLAGHER. A MUSICIAN'S MUSICIAN AND A ROCK BLUES LEGEND!

[lefteriskrem]

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU RORY.ALTHOUGH YOU LL ALWAYS BE ALIVE.LOTS OF LOVE AND RESPECT FROM GREECE.YOU TOUGHT ME WHAT ROCK IS ALL ABOUT.......R.I.P. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY

[missatomickitten]

i can still hear rory play

but why oh why did god take him away?

ten magic fingers and a heart of gold

rory's music shall never grow old

[bluesboydude]

when im in that country im gonna pay rory a visit :) ( sorry for my bad english )

[RickManchester]

You were there on oct8th my birthday!

Some friends of mine went to see the grave and when they told the taxi driver at the station where they were going he didn't charge them, stayed around so my mates could have their photo taken together and waited for half an hour before taking them back. All for free because it was for Rory.

[pindowskivich]

Five fingers made of gold. Rays of sunlight coming out of the ground where he lay. His fingers were golden as they played. What is tacky about this?

[oOPraetorianOo]

He was one of a kind and definately one of the best. It was because of him I learned to play a little bit of bottleneck guitar. In my own way I play a tribute to him when I try.

[iancraig71]

where is the graveyard

[spudvader86]

@iancraig71 it's in cork, ireland.

[tommy80jm]

rest in peace rory......we love you

[escapeclaus]

That grave is so fuckin beautiful I cried. Thank you to whoever conceived, designed and built it. Thank you. We love you, Rory.

[17lio]

RIP Rory , we still miss you

[fairhillnorrie]

where is this?? is it St Michael's?

[COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY]

saw him live in 1980.

Great guy and Great guitarist

[tommy80jm]

@COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY live??????lucky one.....

[COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY]

@tommy80jm yea, and got the poster. In was in Dunedin in new zealand in 1980. Rory also did an interview on TV before the concert, wonder where that is now.

The concert was Incredible, and bloody loud. From memory, he played "Out on the Western Plain", "Keychain", "Follow me", "Calling Card". He even played mandolin at one stage. Pretty sure he never played "A Million Miles Away".

[phil862007]

Always remembered NEVER forgotton.



[Grumberf]

This Is sad to see but Im happy, I'm about to tavel there and visit Rory Gallagher and Philip Lynott gaves, The 2 best Rockers Ireland had and 2 Most Underated once.

Rip Them both, Good vid!

[fentreti]

Rory ! un trés grand Artiste , quel tristesse que tu sois parti si tôt , je t'ai vu deux fois à Lille en 1978 , deux concerts gravés dans mon coeur , repose en paix ................

[supermum53]

Well if it was Rory's wish, what's your prob?

His Mom is now buried with him!

His Uncles are a few graves away...I am his cousin!

[betokkikke]

I'm sad by just watching this place, I love the guy and the artist!

[BillMinworth]

I went to Ireland last year and I went to the North via Dublin but I went over the border via Derry. I have an Irish surname (Purcell) although as far as I can make out it came from before 1866! still when I got off the ferry and I turned to Linda my missus and said "I'm coming home!" I wonder if that's got anything to do with it but I am no way a plastic!!. I intend to go there in 2011 all being well. Tacky maybe but it won't put me off going.

[kara1464]

I can't believe that comments have had to be made in defence of the design of the stone.

Rory's passing was and is still so deep-felt by so many people, what does it matter? That design has been chosen by someone who loves and respects him and how can that be anything bad? Whether you think it looks good, or looks bad, it's a massive mark of respect.

So have some respect.

[MikkelAndersen]

Went to Ireland for the first time last summer. Of course I also went to see his grave!

To pay my respect to the master I left my favourite guitar pick that I had used for almost 2 years. I used it at my music examination in High School and for a entrance examination at a Music School. It was pretty worn down by almost 2 years of use.

If I go to Ireland again there's no doubt that I'll visit this place again! Long Live Rory!

[bronzmusic]

Rory Hi !

[WishcraftBlues]

To me it looks like the rays of the brightest star........unique.......like the man

Live on Rory......

[Guevaristas]

Rory (RIP)

[YUG74]

I visited him a few years ago I remember I intentionally went down to see him apart from my girlfriend meetin up with a few friends. I only knew the name of the graveyard and was too shy to ask around were was Rory Gallagher buried. Anyway I found it and had a quite moment to myself with the G-Man and later had a lovely chat with a music shop owner,not the one Rory bought the strat from but another about music and Rory,also I'd just missed a small exhibit about Rory in the local library that wk!

[lustforlife358]

I see nothing wrong with the headstone. we all lost a great musician. Nice tribute, and well chosen music for the project.

[toulis19]

rip rory from greece

you ll always be in the pantheon of the greatest guitarists

[Tampouria101]

they dont make 'em like you anymore! rip rory..greece....

[lefterisibanez]

tha mas leipsei o rory re patrida!!

[brookersglen]

what is the name of the song? and if anyone from Cork is reading this where is St Olivers cemetary I,ve been living 2 minutes walk from Model Farm Road for two years now and I never knew there was a cemetary there not to mention that Rory Gallagher was buried there.

[tony2014ocallaghan]

brookersglen, if you pass Eden Hall heading outbound on the Model Farm Road, there is a turn to the left about 1/2 mile to 1 mile on. Head down that road and you'll arrive at the cemetary on the right.

[billyomg123]

rory we love you

[tyhplas]

Well i have to say i am not that impressed with the choice of Rory's headstone. dare i say it looks a bit tacky. no disrespect intended, just my opinion.

[philby49]

Your opinion and fair enough, but, as stated before, it is a replica of an award he won, so it

is maybe a tacky award ? No don't think so !

The important thing here is the fact that many people still visit the grave and enjoy his music, He, for me, will always be the best.

[tyhplas]

The award was International guitarist of the year, and i am not stating the award was tacky.

[philby49]

Well I see no point in your comment then, if the headstone is a replica of the award, then you are suggesting it is tacky, but this is not the place to discuss negative things about Rory, I repeat :::

The important thing here is the fact that many people still visit the grave and enjoy his music

[justrocknhard]

@tyhplas

Hello! I'm french. Can you tell me where is Rory's cimetery?

François from France Paris.

Rory était un des meilleurs guitaristes qui soient et portait en lui l'Amour de l'Irlande!

[deirdre1000]

@justrocknhard

Hi Francois,

Rory's buried in Mout St. Olivers Cemetry, Model Farm Road, Cork City.

Deirdre

moi toujours un fan aussi !

[justrocknhard]

@deirdre1000

Merci à toi!

François

[peachhead3]

@tyhplas It is a reproduction of his 1972 (I think) Melody Maker magazine award for International Guitarist of the Year. He beat out even Eric Clapton for that!! I think it most fitting that his family reproduced it for his gravestone!!

[shirtcreek]

@peachhead3 it's easy to spot too when you go and visit.......well that and the crowds that still gather there.

[Grayling57]

I don't like cemetaries and gravestones seem so final - but Rory's grave marker looks like a setting sun - which his passing ubdoubtedly was - but perhaps it is rising for though the sun has set on the life of a genius, it rises again every time his priceless musical legacy is played, talked about, rediscovered or discovered for the first time by the young. Rory's talent lives on.

[panheaddan1]

thanks for posting......speachless

[philby49]

Rather an odd comment to make, it is a replica of an award he was given and totally appropriate.

[jiorjis1ael]

if it had a cross it would be more apropriate, youre a dumbass.

[jiorjis1ael]

at least this "inappropriate headstone" will always have lots of fresh flowers around it.

[panheaddan1]

what an arrogant moron. u should be bitch slapped

[coder63]

Missing you, Rory!

[wildbill9919]

Very few here in the US know of Rory, but I listen to his music every day. Right now Bad Penny from the Stagestruck album is playing.

[ColonelFuckwadd]

ima go there before die

[Still1Going2Strong]

Today, 14 years ago. We won't forget one of the darkest days in musical history.

R.I.P. Rory.

[howfrom3]

Imagine being buried next to him, the neighboring graves are a great deal newer than his and it must have been an honour knowing you were going to be put to rest next to The Greatest Guitarist Of All Time.

[WhiskeytheCowboyCure]

I wonder who is buried next to him. I'd assume it would be relatives.

[philby49]

His mother as far as I am aware

[flairnatureboywoo]

grate video of the grave i hope too see it some time this year*****

[PurpleAndZeppelin]

I can only say, you're THE BEST.

[TopJimmyWinn]

I bet U2s been here.

[Moscardino2]

tears in my eyes

[tariksba]

thanks for posting.tears are coming.

[KarloR27]

I was there last year.

[lespaulina]

interesting grave; where is this place??? ireland i presume???

[philby49]

Yes indeed

Saint Oliver's Cemetery, Model Farm Road, Cork Ireland

[achat77]

Thanks for posting. I was there last year and it was a great moment for me. Wonderful video because I remember the feeling I had had when I see this clip.

[tazmanARfan]

sad but i'm glad to see this footage. rory is my hero and i plan to do the trip there someday to pay him my respects. RIP Rory Gallagher

[shirtcreek]

I was there in 2006, I'm 5'11, 51yrs old and wept like a baby when I phoned my Bro and told him where I was, he choked up too so take some tissues bud, it's a harder place to leave than it is to find but well worth the "visit" cos you'll hear him playin!!

[krakatoa1200]

@shirtcreek I know how you felt, I went to Phil Lynotts grave and wept, I too am nearly 6ft. amd a lorry driver. i must pay tribute to Rory sometime.