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Rory Gallagher

Irish guitarist (1948–1995)

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Rory Gallagher: Irish guitarist (1948–1995)
William Rory Gallagher was an Irish musician and songwriter. He is known for his virtuosic style of guitar playing, and is often referred to as "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of". A number of guitarists, including Alex Lifeson of Rush, Brian May of Queen, and Eric Clapton, have cited Gallagher as an influence. He was voted as guitarist of the year by Melody Maker magazine in 1972, and listed as the 57th greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2015.

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Gallagher 'not in consideration' for Derry return

gallagher 'not in consideration' for derry return
Derry rule out the possibility of former manager Rory Gallagher returning as their senior men's football manager, saying he is "not in consideration".
BBC Sport - Published

Gallagher 'fully intends' to return to inter-county management

Former Derry GAA manager Rory Gallagher intends to return to inter-county management after successfully challenging his debarring in February
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Rory Gallagher resigns as Derry GAA manager

It comes after his wife made serious domestic abuse allegations against him in a social media post.
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Derry manager’s wife says GAA knew of abuse claims

derry manager’s wife says gaa knew of abuse claims
Rory Gallagher stepped aside from his role as Derry senior football manager ahead of the Ulster final.
BBC Sport - Published

GAA manager responds to domestic abuse allegations

gaa manager responds to domestic abuse allegations
Rory Gallagher was speaking after "very serious" allegations were made against him by his estranged wife.
BBC Sport - Published

Gallagher satisfied with dominant Derry's display

gallagher satisfied with dominant derry's display
Rory Gallagher tries to be picky after his Derry team outclass Monaghan in the Ulster SFC semi-final but his satisfaction is palpable.
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'I'd be rated higher if I was in a Derry or Tyrone jersey'

'i'd be rated higher if i was in a derry or tyrone jersey'
Fermanagh's Sean Quigley discusses the modern state of inter-county Gaelic football, his place in it and facing Rory Gallagher on The GAA Social.
BBC Sport - Published

'Breath of fresh air' - Gallagher praises Rogers

'breath of fresh air' - gallagher praises rogers
Derry boss Rory Gallagher hails matchwinner Brendan Rogers as a "one of the most remarkable individuals" he has worked with after the midfielder's last-gasp heroics against Dublin.
BBC Sport - Published

Gallagher sets sights on promotion push for Derry

gallagher sets sights on promotion push for derry
Derry manager Rory Gallagher has set his sights on promotion ahead of his side's crunch Division Two clash with Dublin at Celtic Park on Saturday.
BBC Sport - Published

Glen pair playing for Derry 'not even discussed'

glen pair playing for derry 'not even discussed'
Rory Gallagher praises the mental strength of Glen duo Conor Glass and Ethan Doherty after they played in Derry's Division Two win over Limerick.
BBC Sport - Published

Glen All-Ireland would boost Derry - Gallagher

glen all-ireland would boost derry - gallagher
Rory Gallagher says Conor Glass and Ethan Doherty returning to the Derry squad as All-Ireland Club winners would give added impetus to his team.
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