Lunny formed some of the most influential musical groups in the Irish music scene
- Published23 October 2026, 18:39 BST
One of Ireland's most-celebrated traditional musicians and multi-instrumentalists, Dónal Lunny, has died aged 79.
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.
He also composed and wrote scores for a wide range of projects including TV dramas, documentaries and films.
