Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have led tributes following the death of Dolores Keane.
The Irish folk star and Caherlistrane native, who had many hits with De Dannan and as a solo artist, died in the early hours of yesterday morning at the age of 72.
In a statement, Uachtarán Connolly said that Dolores was one of the great voices of this island and of the world.
She added that with De Dannan, in her solo work, on A Woman's Heart, and in recordings that have become part of the fabric of Irish life, she showed what it means to bring the full weight of yourself to a song.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was "deeply saddened" by Keane's death, saying that with her captivating voice, Dolores thrilled audiences up and down the country whenever she performed and described her as an icon of Irish folk music.
Tánaiste Simon Harris has also paid tribute, saying that Dolores possessed a voice that could reach deep into your soul, adding that above all, Dolores Keane summed up everything good about our proud Irish musical tradition.
Chairperson of The Irish Music Rights Organisation, Eleanor McEvoy, who worked with Dolores on the Woman's Heart project, said in a social media post that she was shocked to hear that Dolores Keane has died, adding that her voice was unique and whilst she had universal appeal, she was quintessentially Irish.
Keane leaves behind her son Joseph, daughter Tara, sisters Teresa and Christina, and brothers Matt, Pat and Noel and wider family members.
Funeral details have yet to be confirmed.
