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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.
The Chieftains, Boil The Breakfast Early is his first album with the Chieftains. Matt Molloy comes from a strong musical background, of the famed fiddle and flute playing tradition of North Connacht. Before joining the Chieftains, Matt was already known as an accomplished flautist playing with a number of groups and session artists.
- Bridge Street Westport, Mayo
- info@mattmolloy.com
- 09826655
Following the group’s demise, Matt joined the reformed Planxty before finally becoming a member of The Chieftains in 1979. In addition to his group work, Matt has featured on many other albums and was featured soloist with the Irish Chamber Orchestra on the centrepiece of composer Micheal o Suilleabháin’s album ‘Oileán/Island’.
Jan 12, 2024 · On This Day: Matt Molloy, the famed Chieftains musician, was born. Matt Molloy celebrates his birthday on January 12 - learn more about the Co Roscommon native who has become one of...
- Frances Mulraney
He says something like “This is perfect in every respect.” That’s the concert flute I play on with the Chieftains, and that I play on in the new solo album, The Wind in the Woods, whatever you call it. I was out late last night. Don’t mind me. WHAT'S PERFECTED ABOUT IT? You’d want to ask Sidney Pratten about that, but he’s long gone.
- Bridge Street Westport, Mayo
- info@mattmolloy.com
- 09826655
Nov 26, 2021 · November 26, 2021. In the News. 5 min read. Matt Molloy: ‘I think the Chieftains has run its course’. The band have just released a 60-year anthology, but the death last month of Paddy Moloney means the Chieftains may have played their last dance, the flautist tells Lorna Siggins. Whistle stop: Molloy in his pub. MICHAEL MC LAUGHLIN. Lorna Siggins.
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MATT MOLLOY'S, Bridge Street, Westport, Mayo(098) 26655info@mattmolloy.com. BEST LIVE VENUE IN CONNAUGHT 2014 & 2015. Powered by Squarespace. The Chieftains playing for U.S. Vice President, Joe Biden in Matt Molloy's. MATT MOLLOY'S Live traditional music every night .
