CultureDónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79

Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died from cancer at 79. A founding member of Planxty, he also played with groups including Rakes of Kildare, Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin. Ireland’s president and taoiseach, along with fellow musicians, paid tribute to his influence on Irish music.

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