I ndilchuimhne Paddy Moloney (1938 - 2021) - The Chieftains | Geantraí na Nollag 2001 | TG4 |

I ndilchuimhne Paddy Moloney (1938 - 2021).
In memory of Paddy Moloney. May he rest in peace.
Tá duine de thaoisigh an cheoil thraidisiúnta imithe ar shlí na fírinne.
Máirín Fahy (fidil) & Seán Keane (fidil) leis an grúpa mór cáiliúil Na Chieftains, i dTigh Matt Molloy, Cathair na Mart, Maigh Eo i 2001 agus iad ag críochnú amach le cúpla steip damhsa uaidh Máirín Fahy.
Paddy Moloney was the founder and leader of The Chieftains. He grew up in Donnycarney, north Co. Dublin. His love of Irish music came from his parents’ native Co. Laois and the music that surrounded him at home. His first instrument was a plastic tin whistle and by the age of eight, he was learning to play the uilleann pipes from the great pipe master, Leo Rowsome. It was when he heard Leon Rowsome, son of Leo, play his pipes in the Scoil Mhuire school band in Marino, that he began to beg his parents to have Leo make him his very first set.
After he left school, Paddy, always aware that he needed a nine to five job to support his musical hobby, took a job with Baxendales, a large building firm, where he worked in accounting. It was here he met his future wife, Rita O’ Reilly.
Paddy always had a vision from his early days playing. A sound he wanted to create, a sound that had never been heard before. He knew it would take much experimentation with different combinations of instruments and so he formed several groups with other musicians in duets and trios. In particular he played with Seán Potts, Michael Tubridy and Seán Keane in various combinations who would all later become Chieftains.
But it was not until he had formed the original line up for The Chieftains in 1962 that he finally achieved the sound that had eluded him, a sound created by Paddy’s inspired choice of instruments, styles and players. It was only at this point did Paddy feel ready to give his group the title The Chieftains (a name which was inspired by the Irish poet John Montague) and confident enough to take his band into studio to record the very first of many, award winning albums. This recording came about at the invitation of his good friend, the Hon. Garech de Brun for his record label Claddagh Records.
The sound that Paddy created some 40 years ago has become the instantly recognisable sound of The Chieftains, which lives on fresh today and has always set them apart from any other traditional line up throughout out the world. It is simply the sound of The Chieftains.
In 1968 and having recorded a number of albums with The Chieftains, Paddy decided to leave Baxendales to work full time in the music industry as the Managing Director of Claddagh Records. He ran the label for seven years until 1975 during which time he helped to develop Claddagh’s catalogue and also a market for it. During this time he also produced, co-produced or supervised 45 albums for the Claddagh label in folk, traditional, classical, poetry and spoken word recordings.
We have lost a giant of Irish music and he will be sorely missed. Go raibh maith agat as an gceol Paddy.
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Paddy Moloney R.I.P.
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[@maysamson851]

Paddy will be missed in the Irish Music world. Love the Chieftains!

[@ianbaker8225]

Even us English think you were an absolute Irish legend... RIP Paddy and thanks for all the good sounds.

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Paddy made the world a better place. It's a poorer place without him.

[@giorgiolamborghini813]

Some people deserve to live forever; somehow Paddy Moloney will live for eternity thanks to the music he left us. I am Italian and it is thanks to him and the Chieftains that I approached Irish music and Celtic music and for this I am very fond of them. At the beginning of the nineties I had the pleasure of being present at one of their concerts in Italy (you cannot die without having seen the Chieftains at least once in your life). Rest in peace dear Paddy!😢

[@stevesanzari7294]

Same here ! I am Italian And first heard them in 1992 st Paddy’s day ! I too saw them NJ with my daughter for my Birthday ! They were Terrific ! And he will be sorely missed !

[@aloysiussnailchaser272]

Very sad. It’s the end of an era. But Paddy leaves a huge legacy. He took traditional music to another level, and there are lots of young players now, inspired by him and the rest of the Chieftains. I wish I had the Gaelige to write a proper tribute to him. He’s been making the world a better place since I was at school In Ireland in the 1960s.

[@TradTG4]

So very well put Aloysius. Go raibh maith agat.

[@XesFiz]

The Irishman that we Galicians are most proud of. Today numerous local radio stations here in Galicia have remembered him, with his numerous concerts with the Chieftains that he gave us, who lifted us from our chairs or made us cry. I saw them as a teenager and will always remember them.

[@eddieharrington4342]

Gracias, chaval. Nosotros hemos perdido un hombre, un hermano celta y gaelico hasta los tuétanos...las lágrimas caen en nuestros corazones

[@eugenequinn4578]

A fabulous musician and a thorough gentleman. My late wife Ger and I danced with them in the Metropole Hotel, Dublin a few times in the late 60’s. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis. Eoghan O Cuinn, Western Australia.

[@mothratemporalradio517]

What a lovely elegy. Greetings to you, Eoghan, from Sydney. I'm glad you got to have such a wonderful experience and hope you are safe and well in WA. May Paddy rest in peace and may the spirit of his music live on. 🎼🙏

[@iandonahu1640]

Rest in peace Paddy, have fun in that eternal session before the king of heaven

[@mariesprayberry4139]

RIP to the incomparable Paddy, and to the other Chieftains who went before him: Peadar Mercier, Derek Bell, Sean Potts, and Martin Fay. I hope they're all having a grand hooley in Paradise now.

[@radwizard]

RIP Paddy Moloney Much love from USA.

[@wotzupdoc1]

Dear Paddy, they're still repairing the roof on the Royal Albert Hall from that night in 1975 you and the lads and the audience lifted it off!! Thank you for your presence, your inimitable musicianship, your humour, your vision, and even the 'out there' side-burns and cardigans! Slan

[@alanlucas501]

A huge loss, created a great band. He made a massive impact on the world of music. R.I.P.

[@bradanfeasa]

So great to see all the familiar faces from the original Chieftains. God bless ya, Paddy! RIP!

[@enidsnarb]

When some people leave the Earth , you feel for their loved ones and family ... In the case of Paddy Moloney I feel for all of us down here without him !

[@baizhanghuaihai2298]

I dare not believe it…first Tony McMahon…and now this? Tell me it’s all a bad dream! Oh Paddy…it’ll be good to play with Ding Dong Bell once again, and he’ll be glad to see you, I’m sure. We won’t know what to do without ye back here.

[@visridder]

R.I.P dear music man

[@waynemacfarland1546]

I saw him live with the Chieftains in concert in New Jersey - twice! May he RIP.

[@ronireland8394]

RIP Paddy Moloney. An inspiration to many of today’s young musicians. With the Chieftains he really brought the music to life & to the world 😢

[@dcartier1692]

Fintan Vallely’s “The Companion to Irish Traditional Music” informs us that in the mid 60’s there were reckoned to be fewer than 50 active Uilleann pipers. Thanks to the seeds planted by Paddy (and Liam, Finber and others, of course) there has since been a huge resurgence in that glorious instrument. RIP.

[@iandonahu1640]

When I was growing up, my dad was a big chieftains fan and had the album they did with Van Morrison. Every Christmas we listened to the Bells of Dublin album. Some of my very earliest memories are of the sounds of Paddy's pipes. A couple years ago as I entered college, some friends and I ended up forming an Irish band and have been heavily influenced by the Chieftains. Playing their music has been a source of great joy for us. I've never found another group whose music I've felt connected to from such a depth of my soul. Nothing else resonates so deeply within my heart The sound that came out of Paddy Maloney's life has been etched in the very fibers of my being and I am forever indebted to him for his contribution to Irish music. May God bless the Maloney family. Thank you Paddy

[@maysamson851]

My favorite Christmas album is the Bells of Dublin. I have started playing the CD this week!

[@gabrielkeown38]

RIP Paddy Moloney a fine piper greatly influential Set great example too

[@svyatoslavnechaev9733]

He lives in his great music!

[@mothratemporalradio517]

🍀🙏❤️ rest in peace Paddy, I hope you did not suffer in passing. Your spirit through music lives on among us mortals! Condolences to all who will miss you. Farewell. 🎼🌌

[@colindouglas7769]

I met him twice in my life. The first time was when The Chieftains did a concert in the Usher Hall in Edinburgh at the Festival in the early-1980s and he and the band all signed my concert program. The second time I met Paddy and the boys was in 1982 at the Willie Clancy Summer School at Milton Malbay in County Clare. Milton Malbay is an incredible little place for the fact that every second door there is a pub, each one had a session in it. As luck would have it, of all the pubs in Milton Malbay they could have walked into, The Chieftains came in to the pub I was busy playing in and so I not only had the pleasure of meeting them again, I also had the sheer delight of sharing a few tunes with them. Paddy was in his element and to his great credit considering how many people he would have encountered on tours around the globe, he remembered our first meeting in Edinburgh! It was listening to records of The Chieftains that kindled my interest in traditional Irish music and I taught myself to play the tin whistle playing along to those Chieftains recordings. I'm very sorry and sad to hear that Paddy has gone to meet his maker. He oozed musicality in every fibre of his being and pushed so many musical boundaries during his career in music. Rest in peace, Paddy, and thank you for everything you did for the traditional music scene!

[@jocelynstevenson8726]

I had the honour and joy of working with him when he did a guest appearance on a series for children I produced in the 80’s called Jim Henson’s Ghost of Faffner Hall. My experience of how “he oozed musicality … and pushed musical boundaries” happened at dinner the night before the shoot. We took him to an Indian restaurant, and Indian music was playing in the background. As we waited for our food to arrive, Paddy said, “Have you ever noticed how Indian music is very close to Irish music?” And he took his tin whistle out of his pocket and played along, delighting, surprising and inspiring everyone in the restaurant!

[@colindouglas7769]

@@jocelynstevenson8726 He really was an amazing person (the grandfather of traditional Irish dance music, without a doubt!) and the fact that Irish music is so universally popular nowadays is largely down to his hard work and infectious enthusiasm. He even tried to teach me how to play the uilleann pipes, but I just couldn't get the hang of synchronizing the art of pumping the bellows and squeezing the bag in order to actually get a note out so I just left the piping to the master and stuck to the tin whistle. But the fact that he took the time to try and show me says everything about what drove him and made him the advocate of the music he was.

[@JustFiddler]

you are so lucky

[@TradTG4]

Go raibh maith agaibh for your lovely stories. Paddy was indeed a hero to so many.

[@maysamson851]

Great you got to meet Paddy!

[@patrickleary2389]

All mortals die, but a precious few leave a huge legacy behind. Paddy Moloney stands tall among the latter. RIP

[@conallgeneral8136]

Laoch mór ar lár - ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam ceolmhar.

[@maysamson851]

Very sweet.

[@johngough2958]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam - Beidh na hAingil ag seinm an cheoil cheart nuair a shroicheann muid Neamh, a bhuíochas sin do Paddy.

[@tylerfoss3346]

Rest in peace, Paddy Maloney.

[@evelynoconnor3062]

THE MARVELLOUS CHIEFTAINS.WILL.DEARLY MISS THEIR LEADER AND FOUNDER OF THE BAND, THE FOREVERMORE PHENOMENAL IRISH MUSICIAN AND TRULY GREAT PERSON, PADDY MALONEY

[@stevesanzari7294]

Words Were Never Truer !

[@andresroces8185]

Is it true ? Tribute and deep respect from a French musician. It is hard for me to believe it. Good bye Mr Moloney. Andrés Roces

[@DS-tl7tb]

Thank you Maestro. Rest in God's peace. You and your music have honored your country Ireland and also the world culture.

[@stevesanzari7294]

The Best Part His Music will live In Infamy !

[@DS-tl7tb]

I suspect you mean "infinity"? That autocorrect might have changed the word.

[@MaryCourtney1]

Rest In Peace Paddy. 🙏🏻 Thank you for all the music you gave us.

[@noelryan6341]

Ní fheictear nó ní chloistear a leithéid, ach tá siad ann. Ní chaillimíd riamh iadsan atá gar dúinn. Forever in our hearts and minds, Paddy. R.I.P.

[@stevesanzari7294]

Agat go mbennai Dis !

[@tramarherrera6685]

They are great musicians with a personality to match. I will always love them. Rest in peace Paddy.💔

[@BalingMusicFactory]

This Is Music!!

[@olieahern1318]

God bless your talented gentle soul paddy rip.

[@angiebradley1356]

Time moves us all on, but you moved us with the music, Paddy, go raibh mile maigh agat 🎵💚🎶

[@mattpuetz]

I first found an Irish music album in my town’s library when I was 8 years old… and had no idea what the music was or what it would sound like. Little did I know that The Chieftains would soon become my favorite band. I was fortunate enough to see one of their final performances in March 2020. Their music has gotten me through so much darkness and has honestly kept me moving forward in life. Thank you is not enough, but thank you Paddy for everything and Rest in Peace 🎵🍀

[@TradTG4]

That's a heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing!

[@mch12311969]

RIP sir. It is now bittersweet that The Chieftains were the last concert that I attended before the pandemic.

[@TradTG4]

What a memory to have. Go raibh maith agat!

[@deco909]

Well written. It is great to see the appreciation for Paddy. When I read his autobiography years ago, I did wonder if people at home did appreciate his vision, his influence etc. It is clear from the outpouring of emotion that we really did. Paddy had it all from the technique, to the craic and had humility along with it. RIP

[@seedsanddreamshomestead5357]

A true master and legend !!! God speed

[@phyllispetras3369]

The people who thumbed this down, BE VERY ASHAMED.

[@stevesanzari7294]

Maybe they should move to Russia !

[@stevesanzari7294]

The Devil himself wouldn’t Have the Nerve to thumb this Music Down !

[@cptmacswife]

A huge loss to the world but his music is his legacy.

[@eldricgrubbidge6465]

I'm still not sure about the policy of choosing people who look and talk like actual leprechauns (paddy moloney, Micheal d) to represent the Irish people abroad. But at least they chose people who happen to be absolute legends. Rip paddy. Your likes will not be seen again.

[@saoirserosenstock8144]

Rest in Peace Paddy, you were the best of the very best ❤️

[@seanwynne2499]

WHAT A LOSS!! but his memory will live on for many , many generations .

[@stevesanzari7294]

I am Not Irish But I Love Irish Music ! My favorite Group was the Chieftains ! I heard their music in 1992 Ibought the Tape An Irish Evening ! I listen to it Every St.Paddy’s Day ! While eating My Corn beef and Killians Red ! Or Guinness ! For My Birthday My daughter Surprised me with Her and I going to see the Chieftains in Morristown ! They were Great ! I am Very sorry to hear of Paddy’s Passing ! Didn’t realize with this Stupid Pandemic ! R I P Paddy you will be Sorely Missed ! Your Music Gave us Great Joy !

[@archangel3612]

Very sad news... I never got to see them and Paddy live... Great loss to music!!! +++ Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam +++

[@keyfeatures]

Rest in peace, Paddy. Thanks for all the wonderful music.

[@marmaff]

R.I.P.

[@juancarlosmartinez3057]

Hasta siempre paddy no te has marchado por que siempre estaras en nuestros corazones ❤

[@diegofb2155]

Gracias por todo maestro!!! Descansa en paz.

[@eddieharrington4342]

Ya la música está mejor entre los ángeles...

[@barzhoumyrdhin2992]

Quelle triste nouvelle...

[@immaggiethesenilegoldenret7918]

RIP, Paddy. Your music was transforming. You will be missed greatly.😔

[@paulinemccabe6664]

Always a pleasure to listen to,rest in peace Paddy.

[@eddieharrington4342]

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

[@resourcedragon]

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend two Chieftains' concerts in Adelaide in the 1970s. At one of the concerts there was a harp solo of a piece that was written commemorating the battle of the Boyne, _from the Irish point of view._ I've not been able to find a recording of it, so if you happen to have a recording and the ability to post it, that would be awesome. Great respect to Paddy Maloney, he was a great humanitarian as well as a great musician.

[@Alexandra-ek6bb]

Thank you for the heavenly music!!!

[@suskaklapp6641]

Thankyou Paddy.

[@frankwalker5040]

Very sorry to hear about Paddy, I remember hearing the Chieftains with my Dad years ago at the Galti More ( I'm not sure of the correct spelling) in Cricklewood. My Dad played fiddle there in the band at the week ends . A wonderful player, Frank O' Mahony. We met Sean Maguire many a time in the Irish club, Camden Town where my Dad played music with him. Great days sadly gone.

[@elisabethamadogonzalez3248]

Rest in peace Paddy.

[@franz.k]

Go raibh maith agat as an gceol! With gratitude and condolences from a Panamanian fan of your wonderful music.

[@stevesanzari7294]

What really turned me on to the Chieftains is when they did The Musical Score of Treasure Islands made in 1990 ! It starred Charlton Heston , Oliver Reed , Christopher Lee !Christian Bale as Jim Hawkins ! The Movie is Really Great ! The Sets are really excellent ! And what Gives the Movie it’s Greatness is the Music Of the Chieftains ! It really Sets The Mood ! I think Robert Lewis Stevenson Would have been Really proud of this Movie !

[@damotierney3172]

genius of a man father figure of trad music tk u for the memories sleep wel

[@tomkiely7274]

RIP

[@ryanquenneville5874]

R.I.P. Paddy Moloney

[@MrGPMcMahon]

R.I.P. Paddy, gone too soon...

[@johnsauve3151]

Sorry to hear this.

[@michaeljordan3422]

So Sad RIP Amen Paddy

[@carlmcmichael3520]

God bless the paddy maloney

[@janetdavis7324]

always so joyful in performance, contagious enthusiasm

[@mactcampbell]

Sigh!! The Chieftains. As refined and professional as they were, they could still still it make it look casual. There's only two of them left today, if I understand correctly. Quite the reality check for anyone who has been listening to traditional celtic music for 7 decades like myself.

[@philgallagher7090]

RIP

[@martinmannion1396]

Rest in peace Paddy met him in the Pipers Club Thomas St many years ago s real Gentleman.

[@lizvalentine9223]

REST IN PEACE PADDY

[@giovannicovassi9282]

Grande paddy Moloney ci ha lasciato nel 2021

[@ScotchWhiskey23]

Rip

[@jiltedjohn9294]

Sad news

[@gregooify]

Paddy was from the "Little people " He surely was the one playing the harp for the musician up in County Derry who first heard the aire from the other realm when he woke up in the glen ( on my way home he said the little people were playing his harp and he learnt the aire now known as Danny Boy....100 to 1 it was Paddy when he was in the fairy realm. Do not week paddy is only beginning and will heal the world for surely it is music that will heal our broken hearts

[@user-pk8rf1zk3t]

*Emzao*

[@billytoffingham9608]

The title is in some weird language.....can't you put it into American

[@jeffhildreth9244]

RIP

[@dumontetjack9174]

*Emzao*