Victorian Quarter in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Rory Gallagher

1948–1995

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

1. Rory Gallagher Marker

Inscription. Musician and composer. He lived on this street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 51° 54.091′ N, 8° 28.176′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in the Victorian Quarter. It is on MacCurtain Street east of Bridge Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 MacCurtain Street, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 27 MacCurtain Street (a few steps from this marker); The Everyman (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Saint Patrick’s Bridge / Droicead Pádraig (about 120

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meters away); Metropole Hotel (about 120 meters away); John Lynch the Fenian / Seán Ó Loinsigh an Fínín (about 150 meters away); Father Mathew (about 180 meters away); Mangan's Clock (about 180 meters away); Sráid Phádraig / St Patrick’s Street / Droichead Phádraig / St Patrick’s Bridge (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Rory's Life and Legacy (Cork City).

Since Rory Gallagher’s death, aged 47 on June 14, 1995, his true stature has become ever clearer. This soft-spoken Irishman, characterised by his flowing locks and trademark working man stage clothes, was far from ordinary. Gallagher was a self-taught virtuoso who forged a musical revolution in his native land, shunned the trappings of fame and stardom yet became a universally acclaimed international folk hero.

(Submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

2. Rory Gallagher Marker

The marker is located on a nearby restaurant.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

3. Gallagher's

A nearby bar, Gallagher's, is named for the Irish rock legend.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.