Dónal Lunny's family 'lucky to be loved by beautiful man'
The family of traditional Irish musician Dónal Lunny paid tribute to him at his funeral in County Kildare. Mourners remembered him as a talented, caring, and mischievous man who brought joy through his music.
Why it matters
Dónal Lunny was a significant figure in Irish traditional music, and his passing marks the loss of a major cultural contributor.
The family of traditional musician Dónal Lunny have said they feel so lucky to have been loved by "this beautiful man".
The 79-year-old, who died last week, was remembered fondly at the service in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
Music featured heavily during the funeral mass at St Conleth’s Parish Church.
One of his daughters, Cora, and one of his sons, Oisín, paid tribute to their father during the service.
Ms Lunny told mourners: "We were all very lucky to be loved by this beautiful man."
She said it had been amazing to see him back on the road in recent months, "back where he was at home and playing at his full power and precision".
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