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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.
News Ireland » Kildare » Music: Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79
Founding member of Planxty, Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin ...
News Ireland » Kildare » Music: President leads tributes to music legend Dónal Lunny
Dónal Lunny was founding member of Planxty, alongside Moore, Andy Irvine and Liam O’Flynn, before joining The Bothy Band and later - Moving Hearts ...
News Ireland » Kildare » Music: Donal Lunny: Legendary Irish musician dies aged 79 after cancer battle
The well-known folk musician, who has been described as a "genius", died in St James's Hospital following a cancer battle.
News Ireland » Kildare » Music: Kildare band is finalist in nationwide talent competition
Up and coming band, Sitting Room hailing from Athy and Carlow has been named one of six finalists in the national finale of A New Local Hero 2026. Chosen by Kfm as part of Irish Music Month, the three ...
News Ireland » Kildare » Music: Find out more about Baroque opera's most exquisite tragic heroines at Kildare's Castletown House
Don't miss this beautiful exploration of some of Baroque opera's most exquisite tragic heroines, performed by three of Ireland's leading Baroque artists. Irish mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty is a singer ...
News Ireland » Kildare » Music: Athy Band 'Sitting Room' Reach Irish Music Month National Finale
Kildare band Sitting Room have been announced as one of six finalists for the national finale of A New Local Hero 2026. Chosen by Kfm as part of Irish Music Month, the Athy group have now reached the ...