Paddy Keenan: key obituary facts
Is Paddy Keenan dead? Yes. Paddy Keenan died on September 9, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Paddy Keenan's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Paddy Keenan known for?
He was an Irish musician.
More about Paddy Keenan
Born: 30 January 1950.
Place of birth: Trim.
Gender: male.
Occupation: street artist, musician.
Nationality: Ireland.
Education: De La Salle College Dundalk.
Career began: 1964.
Genres: CelticFolk.
Occupations: Musician, songwriter.
Instruments: Uilleann Pipes, Tin Whistle.
Years active: 1964 – present.
Paddy Keenan, the Irish uilleann piper best known as a founding member of The Bothy Band, died on September 9, 2026, aged 76.
Born in Trim on January 30, 1950, he first came to prominence with the influential traditional group before going on to record and tour extensively as a soloist and in collaboration with singer and guitarist Tommy O’Sullivan. Keenan’s career began in 1964, and his work placed him among the best-known players of the uilleann pipes in Irish music.