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Dónal Lunny obituary

Producer and musician who played with the influential Irish folk bands Planxty, the Bothy Band and Moving Hearts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29

Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79

He is being remembered as one of Ireland’s ‘greatest musical figures’

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79

A founder of the band Planxty, Dónal Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin among others.

Evening Standard · Oct 23

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