Exciting new Rory Gallagher mural for Ballyshannon
World-famous guitarist makes his mark in town again!
Ballyshannon has acquired another amazing landmark to its streetscape.
Rory Gallagher Fans the world over and especially the many many fans and followers that have visited Ballyshannon over the years will be delighted with the news that a sizable and beautiful mural of Rory is underway at the Bridgend area in Ballyshannon.
The artist is Nik Purdy who has been engaged by a local group Ballyshannon BRG with Rory's mural being funded by Rory Gallagher Festival followers, Donegal County Council DFI from Cllr. Barry Sweeny and the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival.
The artist Nik Purdy at work on the Rory mural
"It's very fitting the space where the mural is being located at the top of the street where Rory first resided with his parents Danny and Monica and it's also located in the hub of the annual Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival.
He thanked everybody on behalf of the festival committee for their input and involvement.
"We thank the Gallagher Family for their support Donal, Eoin and Daniel and we wish the artist Nik Purdy well with his work in the coming days. We thank Sheerin Painting & Decorating for preparing the wall in recent days and especially thank all Rory fans who initiated this project with their support at last year's amazing Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon"