Much-loved singer Dolores Keane dies

Well known and much-loved singer Dolores Keane has died.

Dolores, a member of the famous musical Keane family and one of the founders of music group De Dannan was aged 72.

In 2022, the world-famous singer was given a Lifetime Achievement Award to music at the TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards.

She was also more recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music by the University of Galway.

Her recording of the song 'Caledonia' in the late 1980s was one of her most well-known recordings.

It’s understood the popular singer, who is the sister of singers Sean and Matt Keane, died in her sleep at her home overnight.

In paying tribute to Dolores Keane, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of Ireland, Patrick O'Donovan, said she had "one of Ireland’s most soulful and iconic voices".

"She was a true pioneer of the folk tradition. Her unique gift brought the beauty of Irish song to the global stage. Her music and her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were moved by her incredible talent. May she rest in peace".