Fleadh on Film: In Time: Dónal Lunny

This award-winning documentary chronicles the life and work of one of the most iconic and influential Irish musicians of his generation, Dónal Lunny.

Dónal Lunny is one of Ireland’s outstanding artists, a peerless contributor to Irish culture and music. As a founding member of Planxty, The Bothy Band and Moving Hearts, Lunny helped revive and transform Irish traditional and folk music.

The film reveals how significant events of his creative and personal life converged with major cultural and political changes in Ireland and around the world. Nuala O’Connor’s exquisite portrait, revels in the pleasures of the musical odyssey while acknowledging much sadness along the way. The film features rare performances and a powerful reunion with Christy Moore.