Offaly Traditional Musician Donal Lunny Passes Away

The Tullamore man produced and collaborated on albums with many artists.

Traditional musician Offaly's Donal Lunny has died aged 79.

The Tullamore man has been involved in some of the most innovative bands to emerge from Ireland including Planxty and Moving Hearts.

He co-founded Mulligan records and produced 17 albums for the label.

Donal Lunny produced and collaborated on albums with Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler and Clannad among others.

A member of Aosdána, in 2008 Dónal received an Honorary Doctorate in music from Trinity College.

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