A statue of late blues-rock guitar icon Rory Gallagher drew mixed responses when it was unveiled in Ireland in January 2025.

The statue will be unveiled outside Belfast's Ulster Hall where Gallagher performed many concerts.

I am grateful that these treasured instruments can now tour the globe as Rory did, spreading his music and memory." Bonhams Gallagher bought the 1961 Fender Stratocaster for £100 in 1963 ...