Matt Molloy
Tin whistle, Musical Artist
1947 –
Who is Matt Molloy?
Matt Molloy is an Irish musician, from a region known for producing talented flautists. As a child, he began playing the flute and won the All-Ireland Flute Championship at only seventeen years old. Considered as one of the most brilliant Irish musicians, his style that adapts piping techniques to the flute has influenced many contemporary Irish flute players.
During the 1970s, Molloy was a member of The Bothy Band and its successor, the re-founded Planxty. He joined The Chieftains in 1979, replacing Michael Tubridy. Over the course of his career, Molloy has worked with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Paul Brady, Tommy Peoples, Micheál Ó Súilleabháin and Dónal Lunny.
Molloy owns a pub on Bridge Street in Westport, County Mayo where there are regular Irish music sessions.
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- Born
- Jan 12, 1947
Ballaghaderreen - Also known as
- Molloy, Matt
- Lived in
- County Roscommon
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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