Dónal Lunny, an Irish traditional musician who shaped the sound of Irish music across five decades, died at 79 from cancer.
Lunny rose to prominence in the 1970s as a founding member of Planxty, one of Ireland's most influential traditional bands. He also played with Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin, among others, and toured internationally.
His early career included performing in the trio Rakes of Kildare alongside his brother Frank and Christy Moore. Through his work across multiple ensembles, Lunny helped define modern Irish traditional music and influenced generations of musicians.