Chieftain star Sean Keane passes away aged 76

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to renowned fiddle player Sean Keane.

The Chieftains star has sadly passed away this week aged 76.

“It is with sadness that lovers of Irish music and traditional arts across the world will have heard of the death of Seán Keane,” said the President.

“Seán’s incredible talent as a fiddle player brought so much joy to so many and was enjoyed and admired by audi- ences all over the world.

“His virtuosity and skill was unique and has influenced so many musicians across the traditional arts. Indeed, Seán has been described as the ‘musician’s musician’. His generous legacy to traditional music and the arts will be remembered for generations to come.

“We are indebted to the Irish Traditional Music Archive who hold so many of Seán’s recordings and will ensure this legacy lives on and will be enjoyed through the ages.”