Founding member of Planxty, Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin
The Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died at the age of 79 from cancer.
Lunny rose to prominence in the trio Rakes of Kildare alongside his brother Frank and Christy Moore. He went on to play in bands such as Planxty, Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin among others and toured the world.
Storm Boelo has brought severe wind and rain to the south, southwest and north of Ireland today, with Status Orange weather alerts issued for a number of counties.
Latest developments as Storm Boelo brings heavy rain and strong winds across the country, with the most severe impacts expected across the west coast and northern coastal counties.
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