Rename Cork International Airport to Cork Rory Gallagher Airport
Ireland has traditionally lauded her favourite sons and daughters, especially those involved in the performing arts.Rory Gallagher (1947 1995) was Irelands first true international rock and roll star... continue reading »
"get it done, please."
"great idea or a true legend...just leave out the cork bit"
"Rory never got the freedom of Cork city or an honourary scholarship from University College Cork (that I'm aware of). Roy Keane has received both, and rightfully so. I know Cork has honoured Rory in other (local) ways, but it's time to make it internation"
"Time to honour Ireland's finest!"
"My all time favourite musician/guitarist. Ireland should be so proud of him."
"Rory was the greatest guitarist out of Ireland and deserves the honour of representing the Cork Airport since Cork was his home for his formative years."
"good idea"
"one of the finest guitar players ever its the least ireland can do for this fine artist"
"Jimi Hendrix was once asked what it was like to be the world's greatest guitar player. His answer was, "Go ask Rory Gallagher.""
"We have an airport in Belfast named after an alcoholic wife beater footballer. Just do it."
"What a great way to honour our favourite, home-grown artist, entertainer and friend."
"no"
"It has to happen! Thanks!"
"A great performer, still sadly missed and never bettered!"
