The funeral mass of musician Dónal Lunny has taken place in Co Kildare.
He died aged 79 on 23 October.
Singer songwriters and musicians Christy Moore, Adam Clayton, Sharon Shannon and Paul Brady were among the mourners at St Conleth’s church in Newbridge, Co Kildare this morning.
Mr Lunny’s family had urged well-wishers and fans to join the service by livestream as capacity in the church was limited to family and close friends.
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Public books of condolence were opened at the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge and Kildare County Council’s offices.
Mr Lunny toured worldwide after rising to prominence in the Rakes of Kildare band alongside Christy Moore and his brother Frank.
He went on to play in bands such as Planxty, Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin.
Born in Tullamore, Co Offaly, he was a multi-instrumentalist but was best known for his mastery of the bouzouki.
He was a talented melody writer and was considered central to the revival of traditional music as he produced 17 albums on his record label Mulligan Records.