The iconic guitar that Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher played throughout his career is to go under the hammer later. Gallagher, widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, bought the 1961 Fender Stratocaster for £100 in 1963.

The historic Strat – the sale of which attracted the attention of senior members of the Irish government, who hoped to keep the instrument in Gallagher's native country – went under the hammer along w

Musician’s 1961 Fender secured for National Museum of Ireland with support from Live Nation Gaiety Ltd, says Minister for Arts

Rory Gallagher’s legendary Fender Stratocaster has sold for more than €1million – and will be donated to the National Museum of Ireland. The sale took place during an auction of Gallagher’s guitar collection at Bonham’s auction house in London.