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Dónal Lunny: tributes and musical legacy

This dossier follows tributes to Irish musician Dónal Lunny and the transmission of his work.

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Dónal Lunny on stage in Sydney in 2006.
Archive image, Sydney, March 2006; does not depict the funeral. Richiecoss, public domain. — Richiecoss / Wikimedia Commons — domaine public, mars 2006 à Sydney, sans modification.

Where things stand

The funeral took place in Newbridge on 31 October 2026, according to the Irish Times report.

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Music accompanies Dónal Lunny’s funeral in Newbridge

Dónal Lunny’s funeral was held at St Conleth’s Church in Newbridge, County Kildare, on 31 October 2026, the Irish Times reports. The service combined music and family tributes.

Dónal Lunny on stage in Sydney in 2006.
Archive image, Sydney, March 2006; does not depict the funeral. Richiecoss, public domain. — Richiecoss / Wikimedia Commons — domaine public, mars 2006 à Sydney, sans modification.

The musician died on 23 October aged 79. He had played with Planxty, The Bothy Band and Moving Hearts, and was particularly known for his bouzouki playing.

His family had asked fans to watch the service online, with the church reserved for relatives and close friends. They had also invited the public to share music over the weekend in his memory.

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