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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Seamus G
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Henric D
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Coignard
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Nick K
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- Rory is the greatest!
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Mike
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Leandro F
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- From Brazil \m/
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Bill H
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Heather D
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Webbie
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Del
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Julie
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Gay L
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Raymond J
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Riccardo S
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Klaus A
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Morkon
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Tony S
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James O
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Paul D
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- Needs to get the recognition he deserves
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Richard C
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- Long Live Rory Gallagher !! Some of the greatest shows I have ever seen...damn greatest!!! I'm still turning people on to his talents. He definitly deserves a greater recognition. Hopefully this honor will achieve that for Rory!...Rory!....Rory!.....
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Fletcher M
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- George Best & John Lennon have set the obvious precedents! But sentiment aside, they have have both been instrumental (no pun intended) in successful raising of international awareness & publicity of respective airport profiles.
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Joe C
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- Rory's Fender Stratocaster is 1961 Cork Airport's first flight was 1961.
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Robbie G
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Andrew M
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- great idea
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Vaios T
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- Yes they should.
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Brian M
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- One of the most influential Irishmen ever and our visitors need to see how much Ireland values him!
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estelle f
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- in France Rrory have his street, in Ris Orangis, (91), little town near Paris In Eire,his country, you must do much better.....
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Garrido M
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colette osborne nee m
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- best guitarist in the world with gerry mcavoy on bass. The best bass player he ever had.
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Pierce F
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- Rory was truly the greatest musician to ever come out of this Country... When Jimi Hendrix was asked what it was like to be the Worlds Greatest Guitarist...He said ...Ask Rory Gallagher.. Lets NOT Forget ... & May his Name live on forever to the generations yet to discover his large volume of work... Rory Gallagher International Airport, Cork, Ireland.. got my Overnight Bag...
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Rudy L
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Richard L
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- Rory is synonymous with Cork. A great city and a great man. I might also suggest that it's a pretty cool thing to do.
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Mal P
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- Q. What do airports and music have in common? A. They both bring people together. Rory epitomised the Irish spirit of freewill and his music is as popular today as it ever was. What better legacy than to rename his local airport in his memory.
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Scott H
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- Rory Rory Rory Rory!!!!!
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Ólöf P
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David N
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- Belfast did it for George Best?Currently living in Rotterdam the amount of people here who know who Rory Gallagher is,is staggering!!!Think of the european tourists coming into Rory Gallagher international airport?Make it happen!!!
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Billy M
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- In Liverpool we have John Lennon Airport. Rory may not be as culturally significant across the world as Lennon but renaming Cork International Airport would be a fantastic salute to a wonderful man whose name is still synonymous with the area and with Ireland as a whole.
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Travis "Rev Tramp" M
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- I think this is not only a good idea but it's a GREAT idea. It's time to give Rory the respect he deserves.
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Nicholas F
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Luiz Cabral Benaduce G
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Michael F
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JoAnn O
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- I would love to fly into the Cork Rory Gallagher Airport! Ireland is #1 on my bucket list and Rory Is one of my all time favorite musicians!!!
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heimir i
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nikunj
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carminati f
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HERR R
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- Hope i ll come to the airport when it will be named gallagher
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Ewout S
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- Fine initiative for a great warm person who lived for his musis and fans
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Gillian M
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steve i
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