Paddy Moloney

Paddy Moloney
Moloney in March 2009
Moloney in March 2009
Background information
Born(1938-08-01)1 August 1938
Dublin, Ireland
Died12 October 2021(2021-10-12) (aged 83)
Dublin, Ireland
GenresTraditional Irish music
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • record producer
Instruments
Years active1960–2021
Labels

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.