'A number of possibilities' on how State would acquire Rory ...

16 Jul 2024

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Rory Gallagher on stage in London, 1975. Photo: Getty

Senan Molony

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The Tánaiste has backtracked on comments he made suggesting the State must buy the Fender stratocaster guitar used by Rory Gallagher throughout his career.

The iconic instrument is coming up for auction in Britain, but has an estimate of £700-800,000 Sterling.

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