The Irish music community is in shock following the death of Catherine 'Cat' Dowling. Today's top videosThe mother of three was the daughter of former Fine Gael TD Richard Dowling, who represented Carlow–Kilkenny in the 1980s. Pic: InstagramHer death notice on RIP.ie reads: 'It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Catherine Dowling. 'Sunrise 9th January 1972 - Sunset 7th August 2026 who passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the nurses and doctors of St. Francis Hospice Blanchardstown Dublin, Predeceased by her father Richard (Dick). Galway band The Stunning called her death 'another huge loss to Irish music,' adding that her album Animals was 'superb'.