Dónal Lunny
IrelandmusicianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dónal Lunny is a celebrated Irish musician known for his influential contributions to traditional Irish music. His documentary 'Dónal Lunny: In Time' premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh, highlighting his storied career and personal reflections.
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Keenan riffed off his fellow band members, anchored by Dónal Lunny’s intricate arrangements.
Paddy Keenan was one of the finest musicians ever to play a traditional tune – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-10
Ireland· 2026-09-10
Dónal Lunny is the subject of a feature-length documentary that explores his life and the tragedy of losing his son Shane.
Intense portrait of an enigmatic folk artist waylaid by tragedy – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-08-10
Ireland· 2026-08-10
Dónal Lunny was the subject of a recent film directed by Nuala O’Connor.
Philip King on music, film and the essentiality of the arts – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-03-01
Ireland· 2026-03-01
Dónal Lunny is a musician whose career is explored in the documentary 'Dónal Lunny: In Time'.
The big winners at the hottest festival in memory, including Gerry Adams basking in adulatory sunshine – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-14
Ireland· 2025-07-14
