Crowleys Music

02/06/2026

Fender Custom Shop Strat (2016) just came into stock. It is a very fine guitar as ye can imagine. Call in and have a look for yourselves.

27/05/2026

The bank holiday weekend in Ballyshannon is going to be epic. Enjoy the RORY GALLAGHER INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE FESTIVAL everybody.
We are gearing up for Cork Rocks for Rory with a concert in the park on Sunday the 14th of June 2 to 6 pm, with 4 brilliant Cork bands. There will be other events and exhibitions in the library and the City Hall and so on...

In the meantime I just want to share the lyrics of this song by a musician called Joe from Kerry. This is very good. It conjures up fantastic memories. Thanks so much for sharing Joe.

“McCurtain Street Dreams”
Down on McCurtain Street on a rainy Saturday,
Me and my brother with our noses to the glass,
Dad would smile and let us wander,
Through the hum and the dust and the brass.
Old guitars hanging like church bells,
Drum skins shining in the Cork city light,
Every amp was a promise waiting,
Every string said “you could fly tonight.”

Chorus
Oh the magic lives on in those hallways still,
In the crackle of valves and the window chill,
Where Rory’s shadow walks the floorboards slow,
And every young heart learns where dreams can go.
Calling through the years,
Through the laughter and the feedback tears,
Now every weekend when we play,
McCurtain Street still leads the way.
We heard the stories whispered softly,
“Rory stood right here one day...”
Then we saw the old tape rolling,
And the whole room changed in a way words can’t say.
Back in Stiofáin Naofa practice rooms,
Trying hard to make six strings sing,
Playing through Rory’s old PA system,
Man, we thought we were kings.

Chorus
Oh the magic lives on in those hallways still,
In the battered cases and the windowsill,
Where Rory’s spirit burns like gold,
In every young musician brave and bold.
Ringing through the years,
Through the smoke and the blood and cheers,
And every stage we climb today,
Started down Cork city way.
Now the fire keeps on burning,
Though the old shop moved along,
Still carrying the soul that raised us,
Still turning dreams into songs.
And somewhere Rory’s smiling sideways,
At kids staring in through the rain,
Falling in love with loud old guitars,
And chasing that beautiful train.

Chorus
Oh the magic never left that street,
It’s in every backbeat and heartbeat,
From fathers to sons it rolls along,
In every pub and every song.
And when the crowd sings back at night,
Under the red stage light,
I still see two young boys standing there,
Lost in wonder everywhere.

27/05/2026

Wish I was going to Ballyshannon. Well done to Barry O"Neill for nourishing everything to do with Rory in festival form. 😊 I hope ye all have a blast!!

To some, he was known as Ror. To the taxman, he went by his birth name of William.

24/05/2026

We decided to do this songwriting competition because we are absolutely astounded by the talent of all our customers, near and far. Professional and amateur, and we see it every single day. We wanted to create a situation where we could bring this to the public. We will film the final twenty in the shop if possible and we will live stream the final in the shop on Wednesday the 15th of July.
We have entries from 14yr olds to 74 yr olds. From Ireland, France, and America etc...
If you have a song that hasn't being recorded on an album, and it hasn't been aired on radio just enter it. You'd never know how far it could go. There are two independent judging panels and they are as excited about it as we are.
Don't wait - just do
And best of luck to everyone!!

https://www.crowleysmusiccentre.com/competition-entry-form

24/05/2026

Fitgeralds Park is a brilliant destination for an open air FREE concert! Cork Rocks for Rory is a tribute to the great Rory Gallagher. Thanks to City Council for sponsoring it, and to Cork Public Museum for hosting it.
Lots of brilliant Cork musicians will keep ye entertained from 2 to 6 pm on Sunday the 14th of June!
See ye there 😊

20/05/2026

CORK ROCKS FOR RORY!
FITZGERALDS PARK
SUNDAY THE 14TH OF JUNE
2 TO 6 PM
FREE CONCERT
4 BRILLIANT CORK BANDS

15/05/2026

This is a fabulous guitar. The SIRE X1 on special at €299

28/04/2026

There are some amazing trad bands out there at the moment. I love it. Every time I open a link I am thrilled by the talent. This is a new trio for me. Brilliant musicians. Give them a follow. 😊
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1346749433955112

27/04/2026

Time is flying by for our songwriting competition at Crowley's Music Centre. The final date for submissions is Sunday the 31st of May.
It is very exciting stuff and it is great to witness so much talent all at once. Well done to everyone who has submitted already.
The two independent judging panels will focus on melody and lyrics so don't worry too much about production.
The final 20 will be invited into the shop to perform live in June and early July, and the final itself will be on Wednesday the 15th of June. This will be live streamed for your fans!
I can't wait. The competition is open to amateur and professionals across every style of music, individuals, duos or bands. Best of luck to everyone.

03/04/2026

Yamaha FG 830 second hand €399.
In perfect condition