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Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79

Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79
BBC News Friday 23 October 2026, 18:31 UTC 1 min read
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A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.

A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.
Irish (ORG) Lunny (PERSON) The Bothy Band (ORG) Planxty (PERSON)
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