until 2012 when The Dubliners' name was retired following the death of founding member Barney McKenna. 2/2
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John and Barney play 'The Three Sea Captains'
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Barney McKenna
Fuair Bernard Noël “Banjo Barney” McKenna bás ar an 5ú lá de Mhí an Aibreán 2012. Ceoltóir agus ball de The Dubliners a bhí ann. Sheinn sé an bainseó tenor agus an mandolin.
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Barney McKenna holding a banjo.
Bernard Noël “Banjo Barney” McKenna died on 5th April 2012. He was a musician and a much-loved founding member of The Dubliners. He played the tenor banjo, mandolin, and melodeon. He was most renowned as a banjo player.
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