Tributes Paid To Donal Lunny

The Tullamore born man passed away on Friday aged 79.

An Offaly born musician is being remembered as a "lovely man" who always smiled.

Tullamore's Donal Lunny, who died on Friday aged 79, co-founded Mulligan Records, produced 17 albums for the label and helped shape groundbreaking Irish bands including Planxty and Moving Hearts.

He has also produced and collaborated on albums with internationally renowned artists such as Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler and Clannad.

His old neighbour was former Fine Gael County Councillor Molly Buckley.

She says he was passionate about sharing his love and understanding of music with others:

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