Sir, – Rory Gallagher dedicated his (tragically short) life to his music, and now 29 years after his death, his fame and appreciation continue to grow. The State should grab with both hands while it can his Fender Stratocaster, from which he extracted such emotion (News, July 11th). If not, we may find ourselves born on the wrong side of time. – Yours, etc,
HUGH McDONNELL,
Glasnevin,
Dublin 9.