Renowned Irish Musician Dónal Lunny Dies Aged 79

Dónal Lunny’s legacy will be his openness to new ways of interpreting old music

The musician, who died on Friday, has been central to the vibrant, innovative spirit of Irish music for more than six decades

Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died aged 79

A central figure in folk and traditional music since the 1960s, Dónal Lunny worked with artists such as U2, Kate Bush, Sinéad O’Connor, Elvis Costello and Van Morrison

Legendary Irish musician Donal Lunny dies aged 79

The well-known folk musician, who has been described as a "genius", died in St James's Hospital following a cancer battle

Pioneering Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died aged 79

The Irish Traditional Music Archive said it was “deeply saddened” to hear of his death.

Renowned Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79

Dónal Lunny, one of Ireland's most celebrated musicians, has died at the age of 79.

Tributes paid as trad musician Donal Lunny passes away

Tributes have been paid to the legendary trad musician Dónal Lunny, who has passed away. Dónal’s career spanned an incredible six decades, and he was a founding member of several popular bands, including Planxty, Moving Hearts, LAPD, and Usher’s Island. Born in Tullamore, Dónal attended the National College of Art and Design in Dublin before […]