Rename Cork International Airport to Cork Rory Gallagher Airport
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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 and was revered not only for his supreme musicianship and talent as an entertainer but also for his integrity as an artist and overwhelming humility as a person. He could bring together people from across religious and political divides in joyous celebration of peace through music and that music is as vibrant and exciting today as it ever was. His career spanned 30 years from the showbands; through Taste, one of the biggest bands in the world in the late 60s and then a successful solo career until his untimely death in 1995. He is still greatly mourned by his millions of fans worldwide.
A national memorial to Rory in Ireland is long overdue. Rory lived for many years in Cork. He bought his trademark Fender Stratocaster guitar in the town in 1963 and played it almost every day until he died. He was known and loved by the local population and its a love that is still very evident today. He is still regularly honoured as a favourite son with tributes in the city but there is now a case for a more permanent monument. We feel that there would be no better way to keep his name and spirit alive across the world than by petitioning the relevant authorities to rename the existing Cork International Airport to Cork Rory Gallagher Airport. The airport continues to undergo a huge programme of redevelopment and expansion so a popular name change at this time could only enhance the success of the new facilities.
Airports bring people together. Rorys talent and humility still does.
Rory Gallagher (1947 1995) was Irelands first true international rock and roll star and was revered not only for his supreme musicianship and talent as an entertainer but also for his integrity as an artist and overwhelming humility as a person. He could bring together people from across religious and political divides in joyous celebration of peace through music and that music is as vibrant and exciting today as it ever was. His career spanned 30 years from the showbands; through Taste, one of the biggest bands in the world in the late 60s and then a successful solo career until his untimely death in 1995. He is still greatly mourned by his millions of fans worldwide.
A national memorial to Rory in Ireland is long overdue. Rory lived for many years in Cork. He bought his trademark Fender Stratocaster guitar in the town in 1963 and played it almost every day until he died. He was known and loved by the local population and its a love that is still very evident today. He is still regularly honoured as a favourite son with tributes in the city but there is now a case for a more permanent monument. We feel that there would be no better way to keep his name and spirit alive across the world than by petitioning the relevant authorities to rename the existing Cork International Airport to Cork Rory Gallagher Airport. The airport continues to undergo a huge programme of redevelopment and expansion so a popular name change at this time could only enhance the success of the new facilities.
Airports bring people together. Rorys talent and humility still does.
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Brian M
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Ger H
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- we should value our contemporary legends as well as our previous ones!
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stephen f
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- long live rory!!!
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Thomas P
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thomas w
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- the best idea i've heard in a long time!
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Jocelyn G
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Ciaran C
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- A fitting and deserved tribute.
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Pat N
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- Rory was a wonderful talent and representative of Irish blues rock
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Derry C
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- excellent
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John F
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- Great idea should been done years ago.
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Seamus Cleary Newcastle W
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- Call to see my "Rory room"in my pub in Newcastle West
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Danny B
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Jessica M
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- Wonderful idea!
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jack w
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- Rory was Cork, and Rory was International, just like the airport...
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Paula W
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- Also, when considering how many air miles Rory traveled over the years, to bring his music to the world, this seems especially appropriate.
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Monique De R
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- Great idea!!!
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Leiv R
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- Great suggestion
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Ray C
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- Nice idea but,how about : Rory Gallagher International Airport ? We all know it's in Cork.
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Chris N
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- great idea !
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echard v
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- rory deserved it
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Susan S
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Gerard N
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Dorien
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- Would be great travelling to Ireland and land on the Cork Rory Gallagher Airport. Love this great Irishman: wonderful musician and lovely person.
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Laurent from F
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- Thanks for Rory.
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BARBARA G
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Liam H
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- Rory Gallagher-King Of The Blues.
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Joe C
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- This would be a tremendous honor for all his fans whom he loved so dearly!
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Diane A. D
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Eimear F
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Richard T
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Evelyn Armstrong W
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- Rory - genius to all generations
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Steve R
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David G
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- Who's Jackie Charlton?
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mauvais
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- RORY tu resteras le plus grand de tous les temp
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John R
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- John Lennon would surely agree
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Karl S
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ron k
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Ryan F
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- he deserves more then an airport named after him.....but why not i guess.
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david j
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Jenny P
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SCAFIDI J
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- Honor a great Irish musician
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michael w
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- please use rorys name for the airport
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Paul
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Robert D
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Dave P
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- Wonderful tribute to a great man
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Joe C
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- A lasting tribute to Rory. An Irish man who is an international role model.
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fredo b
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- pas pour la gloire mais pour la posterite
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Fabienne B
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Dуnal B
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- Long live the G Man!
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Tom C
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- RORY was THE BEST EVER
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