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Paddy Moloney

Paddy Moloney: The Chieftains

November 17, 2021Irish Edition

It is with great sorrow that the Irish Edition notes the passing of taoiseach na dtaoiseach Paddy Moloney (1938-2021), master uilleann piper and band leader of The Chieftains (known as ‘Na Taoisigh’ in Irish).  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a… Continue Reading →

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Paddy Moloney — Death of a Chieftain

November 17, 2021Irish Edition

By Peter Makem For a few years in my early life I played the uilleann pipes. There was a set in the house bought by my father from a traveller piper in Keady and from time to time, I strapped… Continue Reading →

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Paddy Moloney — 1938-2021

November 17, 2021Irish Edition

By Jim McGill Paddy Moloney certainly was the heart and soul of the Chieftains. He was keenly aware of the big picture. The Chieftain’s first appearance in Philadelphia was in 1973. A group of singers from Release Records, which included… Continue Reading →

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