Renowned trad musician Séamus Begley dies age 73

Begley is widely regarded as one the country's finest accordion players and his fine, nuanced crooning style is known around the world.
Renowned trad musician Séamus Begley dies age 73

Séamus Begley. Picture: Don MacMonagle

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to renowned musician Séamus Begley following the news that he has passed away aged 73.

From Ballydavid, near Dingle, Co Kerry, his father was the esteemed accordionist Bhreandáin Bheaglaoich and Begley had performed since he was a teenager.

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