Renowned Uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn has passed away

O'Flynn is acknowledged as Ireland's foremost exponent of the uilleann pipes and has brought the music of the instrument to a worldwide audience.

Renowned Uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn has passed away
Wed, 14 Mar, 2018 - 12:06
Anna O’Donoghue

Renowned Uilleann piper, Liam O'Flynn has died at the age of 72.

According to RTE Radio 1's Today with Sean O' Rourke, the established Irish musician died following a long battle with cancer.

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