Tribute To Singer Dolores Keane

An icon of Irish traditional music will be laid to rest today, Friday 20th. Dolores Keane passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 72. Born into a family steeped in traditional music and song, the Galway native was the vocalist in the original Dé Danann lineup before she launched her solo career which yielded five albums. Best known for her interpretations of songs like ‘Caledonia’, ‘Galway Bay’ and ‘The Island’, she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards ceremony in 2022. American country legend Nanci Griffith called her “the queen of the soul of Ireland” and described her voice as “sacred”. A number of years ago, Dolores took part in Clare FM's annual show 'In My Own Words'. Eoin O'Neill, the presenter of the West Wind joined Alan Morrissey to pay a tribute.