The instrument was one of a number of the Irish musician’s possessions auctioned by the Gallagher estate on Thursday

The legendary guitar played by Rory Gallagher has sold for an impressive £889,400 at a London auction. The iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster, played by renowned Irish rock and blues guitarist Rory Gallagher throughout his career, has been sold at auction for more than £889,000.

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

A Fender Stratocaster guitar which belonged to rock and blues musician Rory Gallagher is to be donated to the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) after it sold at auction in London. The guitar belonging to the late musician and songwriter sold for £889,

The iconic Fender Stratocaster that once belonged to Cork rock legend Rory Gallagher is coming home to Ireland after being bought at a London auction. The guitar has been purchased by Live Nation Gaiety Ltd which intends to present it as to donation to the National Museum of Ireland.