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

Rory Gallagher Place

— Rory Gallagher Stompin’ Ground City Walking Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

1. Rory Gallagher Place Marker

Inscription. This plaza off Paul Street & Sculpture Memorial Tribute by Geraldine Creedon is in honour of Rory Gallagher.

Erected 2025 by Cork City Libraries and the Cork Public Museum. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 51° 53.966′ N, 8° 28.479′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Rory Gallagher Place and Paul St, on the left when traveling west on Rory Gallagher Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rory Gallagher Pl, 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:

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Sráid Phóil / Paul Street / Sráid an Chaisleáin / Castle Street (a few steps from this marker); Richard Dowden (Richard) (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Maclise (within shouting distance of this marker); Sráid Mhargadh an Arbhair / Cornmarket Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Opera Lane / Lána an Cheoldráma (about 120 meters away); Sráid an Chapaill Bhuí / Grand Parade / Cearnóg Daunt / Daunt’s Square (about 120 meters away); Mary Aikenhead (about 120 meters away); Gailearaí Ealaíne Crawford / Crawford Art Gallery / Áras Ceoldrámaíochta Chorcaí / Cork Opera House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . .
1. Introduction to Rory Gallagher's Stompin' Ground Cork City Walking Trail. (Submitted on May 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Rory's Story (rorygallagher.com).

In Cork, a unique sculpture created by Geraldine Creedon was revealed in 1997 at the renamed Rory Gallagher Place off Paul Street. The Munster Technical University, their theatre was renamed after him and appropriately was the location of the last
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026

2. Rory Gallagher Place Marker
The marker has been placed beneath the Rory Gallagher Place street sign.
concert in Ireland by Rory.

(Submitted on May 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

3. 27 MacCurtain Street (Former Home of Rory Gallagher). <blockquote>This continued when the Roche Family took over the premises in the early 1940s, first called the Modern and later Roche's Bar. The bar’s customers came from all walks of life, from famous musicians such as Seán Ó Riada to military men and the dockers who unloaded the ships in Cork’s busy harbour. (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.