Paddy Moloney

Paddy Moloney
Paddy Moloney
	Moloney in March 2009
Background information
Born	1 August 1938; Dublin, Ireland
Died	12 October 2021 (aged 83); Dublin, Ireland
Genres	Traditional Irish music
Occupations	Musician; composer; record producer;
Instruments	Uilleann pipes; tin whistle; button accordion; bodhrán;
Years active	1960–2021
Labels	Claddagh Records; Shanachie Records; Mercury Records; RCA Victor; Hear Music;

Paddy Moloney (Irish: Pádraig Ó Maoldomhnaigh; 1 August 1938 – 12 October 2021) was an Irish musician, composer, and record producer. He co-founded and led the Irish musical group the Chieftains, playing on all of their 44 albums. He was particularly associated with the revival of the uilleann pipes.