Micheál, Micheál, easy on the bold type there a chara.
That's not the way to resolve our differences in this englightened society of ours.
I'll tell you what. I'm a wee Northerner that does not have the same idea on Molly Malone as others particularly have. I have nothing against the song, I just don't love it.
I don't think it's place is in a session of traditional music. The outside world assosiate Irish music with the Dubliners, The Pogues. Well the outside world on this side of the pond anyway.
My heart has been nearly broken because of the song.
When I go back to Ireland, I need to. I need to sit and play the tunes with people who are sensitive to the music.
I need to discuss and sing songs other than those which define Irish music in my part of the world. I try to do this twice or three times a year. Because it is too important to my general well being and sanity. That's why I do it.
This is also, I suppose, why I joined the Mudcat. Here we have a place where even discussing WhiskEy in the Jar, Molly Malone and the likes can be fun, and not reduced to the "Play a good Irish song like Molly Malone" when I'm bustin my ass singing other, and better songs about the social conditions in all of Ireland, not just Dublin.
Take the fists down Mick, and you over there drop that ashtray. Lets write a song about it instead.
We could set up a Molly Malone commity to investigate allegations that she actually took payment for services rendered.
That she did this on several occasions.
They could also comfirm or deny doctors reports to whit Molly Malone, spinster, of address unknown, inner city Dublin, Ireland, did secumb after long illness of Cholera, Tuberculosis, Diptheria, Syphilis, or other agent unknown.
Having gathered all relevant documents, and after interviewing any surving eye-witnesses, we could form a sub-commity to write the report, submit it to your MP. or Congressman, who will propose the bill, which will make the law, which will come in force, which will forbid anyone to to challenge the fact.

Love to All.....B