The Rory Gallagher International
Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon has been postponed for the second year in a
row due to Covid-19.
The
organising committee of the festival has announced that they are postponing
this year’s four-day festival until 2022 in the interest of safety. The
festival was to take place between June 3 and 6 this year.
The
committee said it is keen to provide clarity to both the loyal audience many of
whom are international and also to the accommodation and business sector in
south Donegal.
Among the headline acts that will
be appearing between June 2 and 5, 2022 in Ballyshannon will be the
legendary Horslips featuring Johnny Fean, Jim Lockhart, Barry Devlin and Ray
Fean; Rory Gallagher’s band members Band of Friends featuring Gerry McAvoy and
Brendan O’Neill; renowned USA guitarist Eric Gales and his band, Walter Trout
Band (USA); Thin Lizzy legend Eric Bell and his band; Status Quo member
Richie Malone All-Star Band; Johnny Gallagher and Boxtie, the Pat McManus Band;
the legendary Grand Slam featuring Laurence Archer; Sinnerboy (UK); Laundromat
(Holland); Sam Davidson’s Taste; the Seamie O’Dowd Band and many more.
All tickets purchased for the festival will remain valid for the rescheduled dates in 2022.
