'It belongs here' - US rocker in appeal to keep iconic Rory Gallagher guitar in Ireland as auction looms

"This Fender Stratocaster isn't just a musical instrument; it is a symbol for Ireland that music can unite people and, in our darkest moments, offer hope for the future. It would be a tragedy if it was lost to Ireland."

"This guitar does not belong in LA, New York or Nashville - it belongs here in Ireland as a living legacy to Rory Gallagher who was a working-class hero. It should be kept in Ireland to honour Rory and to retain a symbol of all that is good about music."

Read at Irish Independent