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Folk singer Dolores Keane dies at age of 72

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Folk singer Dolores Keane dies at age of 72

World renowned singer and Caherlistrane-native Dolores Keane has died at the age of 72.

It's understood she passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of this morning.

Dolores was an early member of the group De Dannan, and enjoyed a successful solo career which took her all over the world.

Her brother, Sean Keane, is also widely seen is one of Ireland's top talents.

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Dolores Keanes 1988 cover of Caledonia was among her best known recordings - but she had many hits which reached ever corner of the world.

Folk singer Dolores Keane dies at age of 72

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