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‘A true legend of Irish music’: Christy Dignam, frontman of Aslan, dies aged 63
Daughter Kiera described father as ‘talented singer, great story teller and amazing person’ in social media post
Christy Dignam. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times
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