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Patrick ‘Mul’ Moloney remembered as a kind-hearted man with a love for his family and music
Patrick ‘Mul’ Moloney is remembered as a kind-hearted man with a love for his family and music
Tributes have been paid to much-loved local DJ Patrick ‘Mul’ Moloney, remembered for his love for the local music scene and his ‘patience of a saint’
Patrick Moloney, known to many as ‘Mul’ of Golf Links Road, Castletroy, Limerick, a much-loved figure on Limerick’s local music and pub scene, is being remembered by family, friends, and the Limerick community as a patient, kind-hearted man who always had time for others.
Patrick spent many years entertaining the people of Limerick in his many roles, from DJ and barman at some of the city centre’s best-known pubs, to bringing smiles to faces as the Parkway Shopping Centre Santa Claus.
The people of Limerick will remember ‘Mul’ from his time at venues such as the Bank Bar on O’Connell Street, Jack Rea’s, the Office Bar, and the Monaleen GAA Clubhouse; but to his family, he was also a devoted husband, grandfather, and a familiar face around the city.
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His grandson, Jack Moloney, Limerick personality and Spin South West DJ, says his late grandfather is known for his patience and warmth, qualities that were clear to anyone who met him.
“He had the patience of a saint,” Jack said. “You could see that when he worked as Santa at the Parkway Shopping Centre, and the time he would give each child, he was really making their dreams come true. It was special for me because I got to work as his elf. Seeing him treat people like that really made an impact on me.”
That patience and love for people is something which shone through when Patrick would be behind the bar, his grandson recalled memories of christenings and St Patrick’s celebrations at The Bank Bar, with Jack noting how lovely it was to see his grandfather serving customers, and still taking time out to spend with his family, Patrick even teaching Jack how to pull his first pint in the iconic Limerick City pub.
Jack, who works with Spin South West, believes that kindness is something the whole family inherited from him, saying, “I think that is something all of the family inherited from him – being personable, patient, and just giving people the time. It means a lot.”
Music and performances were his grandfather’s great passions, and eventually led him to become a DJ in pubs across the city, starting out at Tops of The Towns. “He loved The Beatles, The Doors, and his favourite was Rod Stewart,” his grandson said. “When he went to see him in Dublin, that was a big deal for him. I think it was his love for music like that that got him into DJing.” His love of entertainment stretched back even further: “He took part in Tops of the Town in Limerick, and from there that’s when he started DJing.”
The influence he had on his family also lives on today, with Jack saying, “He was definitely the one who inspired me to get into entertainment. Everybody says we are the same. I would say he’s the reason I DJ and work with Spin South West.”
Outside of music and work, he was also known as someone deeply connected to the community. Jack recalled his trips to town with his grandfather, saying, “I remember going to town with him every weekend, and he would stop every few steps to shake someone’s hand, have a chat, and he would introduce me to everyone.”
As well as the attention he gave to people in the community, Patrick is remembered as a family man who cared deeply for those closest to him. “My nana, Lill, was ill for a couple of years, and when she came back from the care home, he took care of her,” his grandson said. “I think family really kept him going and active. He would be the one to go pick up the grandkids. He was always out for a walk, picking up his newspaper – he was always very active.”
“I hope he will be remembered like that, somebody who cared about others, was very personable. I will miss going into the different pubs he spent his time in over the last few years, but I hope when I do, people will remember him and talk about him.”
As well as being remembered by his family, tributes have also been paid by Monaleen GAA Club, where he previously managed the club bar. The club shared its condolences with Patrick’s family, saying, “Condolences to the Moloney family on the sad passing of Pat Moloney. Pat was a former manager of the Bar in Monaleen GAA club.
“He was great craic and well-regarded by all who knew him. Pat’s son Bob was a member of the winning ‘91 feile, ‘02 Junior hurling and ‘02 Snr football panels before relocating to Cork. Deepest condolences to Pat’s wife, Lill, his daughter Gill, Bob and the extended family.”
Patrick is the beloved husband of Lilian and is a dearly loved father of Bobby and Gillian. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law, Laura, son-in-law, Brian O’Connor, his cherished grandchildren Jack, Ethan, Chloe, Leo, Adam and Darragh, sister Elizabeth (Portley) and her husband Michael, niece, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, on Friday, March 6, from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Funeral arriving at St Mary Magdalene Church, Monaleen, on Saturday, March 7, for Requiem Mass at 11 am, followed by burial in Kilmurry Cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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