Ed Sheeran Tribute: O'Connell's Pub Unveils 'Ed's Music Shop' in Galway
A popular Galway pub, O’Connell’s Pub, has recently unveiled new décor in their beer garden dedicated to the music legacy of Ed Sheeran. The pub, known for its appearance in Sheeran’s ‘Galway Girl’ music video nearly a decade ago, has transformed one of its ‘shop fronts’ into ‘Ed’s Music Shop’. This new display features various Ed Sheeran memorabilia, including a guitar, photos of the artist, and vinyl versions of his albums.
The unveiling of ‘Ed’s Music Shop’ at O’Connell’s Pub in Galway city was shared on social media this week, showcasing the behind-the-scenes preparations for the new décor. The pub’s post highlights the connection to Ed Sheeran’s music video filmed at the bar almost 10 years ago, celebrating a piece of Galway’s music history right at their doorstep.
The music video for ‘Galway Girl’ was filmed in 2017, with O’Connell’s pub owner initially unaware that it was for Ed Sheeran’s project, thinking it was for a Discover Ireland video. Sheeran himself was behind the camera during the shoot, capturing scenes of a lookalike busking on a Galway street corner, reminiscent of Sheeran’s own beginnings as a musician. The video shoot attracted crowds outside O’Connell’s pub in Salthill, with Sheeran expressing gratitude to the people of Galway for their support.
The transformation of O’Connell’s Pub’s beer garden into ‘Ed’s Music Shop’ serves as a tribute to Ed Sheeran’s connection to Galway and the impact of his ‘Galway Girl’ music video on the local community. The display of Sheeran memorabilia and the celebration of music history at the pub offer visitors a unique experience and a glimpse into the artist’s influence on the city of Galway.