Rory Gallagher grew up in Cork and rose to international fame as a masterful blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter.

Rory Gallagher stepped down as Oak Leaf manager in May 2023 after his former wife, Nicola, made allegations of domestic abuse, though a PSNI investigation brought no charges.

The Fender Stratocaster sold for £700,000 and a premium placed on the item brought the total to £889,400 (€1.069m).

The guitar belonging to the late musician and songwriter sold for £889,400 (€1,068,956) at Bonhams auction house.

An independent arbitration body found in the Fermanagh native’s favour against the Ulster Council’s judgement, which precluded him from coaching teams.