Matt Molloy

Irish musician
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Matt Molloy

Summary

Matt Molloy is a human[1]. Born in Ballaghaderreen[2], he… he was born on January 12, 1947[3]. He worked as a musician[4] and flautist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Matt Molloy was born in Ballaghaderreen[2].
  • Matt Molloy was born on January 12, 1947[3].
  • Matt Molloy held citizenship in Ireland[7].
  • Matt Molloy worked as a musician[4].
  • Matt Molloy's professions included flautist[5].
  • Matt Molloy was a member of The Bothy Band[8].
  • Matt Molloy was a member of The Chieftains[9].
  • Matt Molloy was influenced by Jim Donoghue[10].
  • Matt Molloy is recorded as male[11].
  • Matt Molloy's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Matt Molloy's genre is music of Ireland[13].
  • Matt Molloy's genre is traditional folk music[14].
  • Matt Molloy's family name is recorded as Molloy[15].
  • Matt Molloy's given name is recorded as Matt[16].
  • Matt Molloy's official website is recorded as http://www.mattmolloy.com/[17].
  • Matt Molloy's instrument is recorded as flute[18].
  • Matt Molloy's described by source is recorded as The Companion to Irish Traditional Music[19].
  • Matt Molloy's significant person is recorded as Liam O'Flynn[20].
  • Matt Molloy's significant person is recorded as Tommy Peoples[21].
  • Matt Molloy's significant person is recorded as Paddy Moloney[22].
  • Matt Molloy's significant person is recorded as Dónal Lunny[23].
  • Matt Molloy's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Irish Traditional Music[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Matt Molloy was born in Ballaghaderreen[2]. He was born on January 12, 1947[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[4] and flautist[5].

Why It Matters

Matt Molloy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (391 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

He has been cited as an influence by Michael McGoldrick[26], a musician[27], b. 1971[28], of United Kingdom[29].

FAQs

Where was Matt Molloy born?

Matt Molloy's place of birth was Ballaghaderreen[2].

What did Matt Molloy do for work?

Matt Molloy worked as musician[4] and flautist[5].

Who did Matt Molloy influence?

Matt Molloy has been cited as an influence by Michael McGoldrick[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The Companion to Irish Traditional Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website http://www.mattmolloy.com/
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    Given name Matt
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