The death has been announced of the well-known Leitrim folk singer and broadcaster Mary McPartlan, following an illness.
The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to the Drumkeerin native, who was a driving force in the cultural life of Galway City for many years.
Sligo musician and singer Seamie O'Dowd knew her well.
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