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Dubliners musician Eamonn Campbell dies aged 70

Sean Cannon, Patsy Watchorn, Eamonn Campbell (right) performing in Switzerland in 2009
Sean Cannon, Patsy Watchorn, Eamonn Campbell (right) performing in Switzerland in 2009

Eamonn Campbell, a musician and former member of The Dubliners, has died at the age of 70 following a short illness.

A native of Drogheda, Mr Campbell began playing music professionally in the 1960s.

He was also a renowned record producer working with acts including Paddy Reilly, Foster and Allen and Philomena Begley.

Throughout his career he worked with The Dubliners on many occasions and became a full time member of the group in the 1980s.

When The Dubliners retired in 2012 Mr Campbell joined a number of the surviving members in forming The Dublin Legends.

He is said to have passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by his wife and family.

A statement released on The Dublin Legends Facebook page confirmed the news