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The Hard Shoulder · Friday · 15 min

Remembering Dónal Lunny

Dónal Lunny, the pioneering Irish traditional musician, has died at the age of 79. A central figure in folk and traditional music since the 1960s, he was a founding member of a number of bands, including Planxty, Moving Hearts, LAPD and Usher’s Island. Throughout his career, he also worked with artists such as U2, Kate Bush, Sinéad O’Connor, Elvis Costello and Van Morrison. Joining Shane to remember him and reflect on his legacy is Paddy Glackin, Breanndán Begley and Zoe Conway.

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Dónal Lunny, the pioneering Irish traditional musician, has died at the age of 79.

A central figure in folk and traditional music since the 1960s, he was a founding member of a number of bands, including Planxty, Moving Hearts, LAPD and Usher’s Island.

Throughout his career, he also worked with artists such as U2, Kate Bush, Sinéad O’Connor, Elvis Costello and Van Morrison.

Joining Shane to remember him and reflect on his legacy is Paddy Glackin, Breanndán Begley and Zoe Conway.

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