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Ireland’s Grande Dame of singing, Veronica Dunne, has died

Ireland’s Grande Dame of singing, Veronica Dunne, has died — Veronica Dunne pictured in 2006. Picture: Billy Higgins

Mon, 05 Apr, 2021 - 19:14

Michelle McGlynn

Tributes have been paid to renowned opera singer, Veronica Dunne, who has passed away at the age of 93.

The President led the tributes this evening saying the news "will have deeply saddened all those who love the power and beauty of music".

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