Paddy Moloney

Acting
1938-08-01
Dublin, Ireland

Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles

#1Legends

Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes as Self

5.0 / 10
Documentary

The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.

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#2The Meaning of Life

Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes as Self

7.0 / 10

The Meaning of Life is an Irish television programme, the first series of which was broadcast on RTÉ One in 2009. It is presented by the veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne. Each episode involves Byrne interviewing a well-known public figure. The series is broadcast each Sunday night at 22:20. In 2010 The Meaning of Life returned for both a second and, later, a third series. Interviews with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and actors Gabriel Byrne and Brenda Fricker during the second series attracted media attention when they spoke of their religious habits and child sexual abuse respectively. Gay Byrne appeared on The Late Late Show on 18 December 2009 to discuss the programme. A fourth series soon followed. Then a fifth series from January 2012. And a sixth in October 2012. And a seventh in January 2013.

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#3Memento Mori

Movie - 2008, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
MusicDocumentaryDrama

Profile of the band who has helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing, spreading its sound and popularity across the world for more than four decades. Featuring interviews with the current four members - fiddler Sean Keane, vocalist and bodhran player Kevin Conneff, flautist Matt Molloy and band leader Paddy Moloney, who plays pipes and whistle - and tributes from fans including Keith Richards, Sting, Elvis Costello, Sir James Galway and Andrea Corr.

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#4The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in Concert

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m as uilleann pipes tin whistle

8.0 / 10
Music

This historic live concert from the Ryman features over two hours of music, behind-the-scenes interviews and more. Special guest stars include Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Earl Scruggs, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Tim O'Brien, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, The Del McCoury Band and more.

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#5The Chieftains - Live Over Ireland: Water From The Well

Movie - 2007, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

5.2 / 10
Music

Prolific and popular since the 1970s, the band members of the Chieftains -- Derek Bell, Kevin Conneff, Martin Fay, Sean Keane, Matt Molloy, and Paddy Moloney -- talk about what Irish music means to them, what inspired them in the past, and what continues to motivate them.

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