Paddy Moloney, the founder of the popular Irish folk band the Chieftains, has died at 83. No cause of death was given. His death was announced by the Irish Traditional Music Archive. "Paddy made an ...

Paddy Moloney, the legendary tin whistle player and co-founder of the Chieftains, died Monday. He was 83. The Irish music icon’s passing was confirmed by the Irish Traditional Music Archive. However, ...

In the midst of their 33rd North American tour, the Chieftains are showing no signs of slowing down. Paddy Moloney hey'll be unveiling some new wrinkles, along with some time-honored favorites, during ...

The folk group, which has won six Grammy awards over its nearly 60-year existence, is currently traveling on tour. Dubbed “The Irish Goodbye,” the band began the tour on February 14 in Maryville, ...

Paddy Moloney, leader of long-running Irish folk band The Chieftains, died on Monday (10/11). He was 83. The Irish Traditional Music Archive broke the news: During a recent interview in ITMA, he spoke ...

Imagine moving to a new country and immediately being told that you have to fight in a war you know nothing about. This happened in the 1840s to a group of Irish immigrants to the United States who, ...

Paul McCartney, Madonna, Doc Watson and Luciano Pavarotti have at least one thing in common: They've all collaborated with Irish folk band The Chieftains. The band, credited with helping to revive ...

Paddy Moloney, founder of traditional Irish music group, The Chieftains, has died aged 83. Born in 1938, the Dubliner founded the band in 1962 and went on to win six Grammy Awards. He also ...