06/13/2026
Today is Molly Malone Day, celebrated each year on 13 June in honour of Dublin’s most famous folk heroine. Whether Molly Malone was a real woman who sold fish and shellfish on the streets of the city or a figure of legend, her story has become woven into the fabric of Dublin itself. Immortalised in the much-loved song “Cockles and Mussels,” she remains a symbol of the ordinary Dubliners whose lives helped shape the city’s history.
Today, her famous statue on Suffolk Street stands as one of Dublin’s most recognisable landmarks, drawing visitors from around the world. It serves as a reminder of how song, story and local tradition can keep the past alive for generations. Whatever the truth behind the legend, Molly Malone remains part of the heart and soul of Dublin.
Alive, alive-o indeed.☘️