Funeral planned for legendary Irish musician Dónal Lunny

The funeral arrangements are announced for pioneering Irish folk musician Dónal Lunny following his death at 79.

The funeral of celebrated Irish folk musician and producer Dónal Lunny is set to take place at St Conleth's Parish Church in County Kildare. The multi-instrumentalist, who passed away at age 79 following a battle with cancer, shaped the sound of traditional music through his work with Planxty and the Bothy Band. Family, fans, and fellow artists gather to honour the pioneer who popularized the Irish bouzouki.

• The locationThe service will be held at St Conleth’s Parish Church in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
• The legacyHe introduced and adapted the Greek bouzouki into Irish traditional music.
• The bandsHe co-founded several legendary groups including Planxty, the Bothy Band, and Moving Hearts.

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