Singer Dolores Keane has died at the age of 72. "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of Ireland’s greatest singer-songwriters, Dolores Keane. "Dolores was also so popular, simply for her unrivalled sense of wit and kindness that touched the lives of so many. "Above all, Dolores Keane summed up everything good about our proud Irish musical tradition. Arts Minister Patrick O’Donovan said: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dolores Keane, one of Ireland’s most soulful and iconic voices.

Source: The Herald March 16, 2026 23:21 UTC