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Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79
The Guardian UK
October 24, 2026
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<p>Founding member of Planxty, Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin</p><p>The Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died at the age of 79 from cancer.</p><p>Lunny rose to prominence in the band Rakes of Kildare alongside
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