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06 Sept 2025

Thirty acts on fifteen stages over 4 days at the Rory Gallagher '23 festival

Headline acts for the famous Ballyshannon festival announced

Rory Gallagher

Thirty acts will take to fifteen stages over the course of four days during the much-anticipated Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in June, 2023.  

The festival which was established in 2002 is run by a voluntary committee and takes place annually in Ballyshannon. 

The legendary guitarist, Rory Gallagher was born at the Rock Hospital in Ballyshannon in 1948. He passed away on June 14, 1995, following thirteen weeks in intensive care at the age of 47.

Loyal fans from across the globe attend the festival annually. This year there will be open air concerts, busking, gigs in pubs and big top concerts. Among the rock and blues performers this year will be Michael Schenker, Eric Gales and his band, Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends, Mama's Boy Legend - Pat McManus and his band and festival legends and local lads - Johnny Gallagher and Boxtie. 

Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival takes place between Thursday, June 1 and Sunday, June 4, 2023.

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