James Lynam Molloy

James Lynam Molloy

James Lynam Molloy (c. August 1837-4 February 1909) was a poet, author and composer.

James Molloy attended St Edmund's College (Ware) as a student between 1851 & 1855 along with his brother Bernard, who later became an MP. After leaving the College, he went to the Catholic University in Dublin, graduating in 1858. He then continued his studies in London, Paris & Bonn, being called to the Bar in 1863, although he never practiced Law.

He started writing and publishing songs which soon became popular in concert halls. Initially concentrating on operettas, he later rose to popularity with his songs "The Old Cottage Clock", "Bantry Bay" and "The Kerry Dance". In 1894 he had his greatest success of all "Love's Old Sweet Song", a song since very popular with sailors. He also wrote a book in 1874 called "Our Autumn Holiday on French Rivers".

References

*David J S Kay, "The People of St Edmund's College" (The Edmundian Association: 2003) ISBN 0-9546125-0-7


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