Frank Kelly, a well-respected fiddle player in Co Donegal Ireland died on 21 Jan 2026 after a short illness.
https://www.donegallive.ie/news/local-news/1997800/donegal-fiddler-frank-kelly-was-a-true-gentleman-who-imparted-his-gift-to-others.html

In 1979, Frank who learned fiddle as a youngster, won the All Ireland senior fiddle competition at Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann. In more recent years he played at sessions and at gatherings such as the Cup of Tea festival in Ardara and the Glencolmcille Fiddler School. Frank was the long-term partner of the traditional singer Rita Gallagher.

There are some recordings of Frank Kelly available on youtube. For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4SzT1-390 The man beside Frank in the video is another fine fiddler, Martin McGinley, whose interviews of Frank provide material for this article:
https://donegalfiddlemusic.ie/frank-kelly/