Molloy, James Lynam (M)

Surname: Molloy
Forename(s): James Lynam
b. 19 August 1837. d. 4 February 1901. Nationality: Irish. VIAF.
Poet and composer. Alternative signature: J. L. Molloy. Son of Kedo J. Molloy and Maria Theresa. Educated at St Edmund’s College at the Catholic University, Dublin. Lived in London afterwards. Called to the English Bar on 6 June 1863, worked as secretary to attorney-general Sir John Holker, and chamberlain to Pope Leo XIII. Married Florence Emma in 1974. Publications include over 100 songs and ballads, many of which can be found in Songs of Ireland (1882). Biographical information: ODNB. (NM, BGL)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 6
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
The Lads in Red 1887-02 Temple Bar Poet 17913
The Sailor’s Dance 1889-09 Temple Bar Poet 18005
The Little Soldier 1889-11 Temple Bar Poet 18011
The First Voyage 1889-11 Temple Bar Poet 18013
A Race for Life 1891-02 Temple Bar Poet 18052
The Last Parade 1895-06 Temple Bar Poet 18282