Legendary Irish Guitarist Philip Donnelly (Philip Donnelly Music) has sadly passed away. Known to some as The Clontarf Cowboy, he had worked with Gary Moore Band, Donovan, Johnny Cash. John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clarke, Clannad, The Everly Brothers, Clint Black, Paul Brady, and Steve Young. He recorded some 2,500 songs with various artists. He also co-wrote Crystal Gale’s number one hit ‘Troubled Times’. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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President Michael D Higgins speaking in Crumlin at the launch of a commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank on the 70th birthday of Thin Lizzy's Philip Lynott.

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