Tag: 1916 Rising
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Rory Gallagher Guitar Returns to Ireland: The Changing Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks
Making history tangible: Rory Gallagher’s guitar in a new light The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks has unveiled the most significant expansion of its public galleries in over two decades. The Changing Ireland Galleries open with a dynamic blend of political, social, and cultural artifacts from the 20th and 21st centuries, inviting visitors…
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Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster: A Moment in Ireland’s Changing Ireland Galleries
Rory Gallagher’s iconic guitar comes to Dublin The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks has welcomed a new highlight to its Changing Ireland Galleries: Rory Gallagher’s beloved Fender Stratocaster, a 1961 model that helped define the blues-rock guitar sound. Gallagher bought the instrument for £100 at Crowley’s music store in Cork in 1963, and…
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Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster Finds a New Home at Collins Barracks
Rory Gallagher’s Iconic Stratocaster Goes on Display in Dublin The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks today unveils a landmark addition to its expanded public galleries: Rory Gallagher’s beloved Fender Stratocaster from 1961. This iconic guitar, purchased by the blues legend for £100 in Cork in 1963, has long symbolised Gallagher’s blistering music and…