SUMMARY

From Farewell to Forever: The Campaign to Save Rory’s Strat (October 2024)
A series of diary entries documenting the highs and lows in the campaign to save Rory’s Strat over the past few months

Cork Rocks for Rory! (July 2025)
A photo diary blog post covering the commemorations in Cork to mark the 30th anniversary of Rory’s passing. Also includes the Rory pub quiz I developed for Sheena Crowley’s Gallagher Fest.

Nordic Nights: Rory in Scandinavia and Finland (September 2025)
A blog covering Rory’s many appearances in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland since the years of Taste to his final performance there in 1989.

One Year On: Reflections on Rory Gallagher: The Later Years (October 2025)
Edited version of a conference paper that reflects on the writing process behind the book and the decisions made along the way.

“The Celtic Tornado”: Rory’s 1985 North American Tour Part 1 (November 2025)
The first in a two-part spotlight on Rory’s 1985 tour of the US and Canada.

“The Celtic Tornado”: Rory’s 1985 North American Tour Part 2 (November 2025)
The second installment in the spotlight on Rory’s 1985 tour of the US and Canada.

“The Santa Tour”: Rory’s Irish Homecoming, Christmas 1983-84 (December 2025)
A blog focused on Rory’s 1983-84 Christmas tour of Ireland.

All Hail Dr Dónal: A Proud Day at Croke Park (March 2026)
A special report on Dónal Gallagher’s honorary doctorate with the Open University