Rory Gallagher's €1 million guitar to be displayed in Cork museum

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Rory Gallagher's signature Fender Stratocaster guitar, sold for €1.06 million at auction, will be donated to the National Museum of Ireland and displayed in Cork. The purchase was made by Denis Desmond and Live Nation Gaiety Ltd. Desmond emphasized the importance of keeping the guitar in Ireland, stating it will eventually be on public display in Cork. The guitar was originally bought second-hand by Gallagher in 1963. The joint venture also acquired the guitar's amplifier for £60,000. Proceeds from the auction will support projects related to Gallagher's legacy and other charitable causes.


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