A lifetime achievement award, a tour with his diverse ensemble, and a new TV series have ensured Dónal Lunny is as busy as ever, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

COMPOSER and musician Donal Lunny is delighted to be involved with Culture Night 2012, which sees free cultural experiences happen around Ireland on Fri, Sept 21.

IT was a busy, yet memorable weekend for the Magee family from Raphoe, Co Donegal.