And a Trinity College Dublin student who routinely holds ... While true that Molly was a form of the name Mary, those claiming that the Molly Malone of folklore was a historical figure produced ...

Whether through the famous song Sweet Molly Malone, a visit to the Irish capital of Dublin, or simply coming up in conversation one day. But the question remains – who exactly was Molly Malone?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Mary Malone attends the "Missing You" photocall at The Soho Hotel on ... [+] November 06, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images) Missing You.