Art Garfunkel and Paddy Moloney at the presentation of the Medal of Honor to Mr. Moloney by the National Arts Club

Art Garfunkel celebrates with his friend Paddy Moloney (the Chieftains) after Mr. Moloney received the Medal of Honor for lifetime achievement in music from the National Arts Club, on January 27th, 2011. The event was a benefit for Fallen Angel Theatre Company, of which Mr. Moloney is Honorary patron.

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Paddy Moloney (the Chieftains) celebrates with Jimmy Webb at the National Arts Club

Paddy Moloney celebrates with Jimmy Webb after Mr Moloney received the Medal of Honor for lifetime achievement in music from the National Arts Club.

The Honorable David N. Dinkins pays tribute to Paddy Moloney

The Honorable David N. Dinkins, former Mayor City of New York, pays tribute to the legendary Paddy Moloney (The Chieftains) and delivers a letter of Congratulations to Mr. Moloney from US Senator, Kirsten E. Gillibrand.

Paddy Moloney receives Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor City of New York

Chairman New York City Landmarks Commission, Robert Tierney, presents Paddy Moloney with a proclamation from Office of the Mayor City of New York, declaring January 27th, 2011, "Paddy Moloney Day"

Paddy Moloney (the Chieftains) receives the Medal of Honor for liftetime achievement in music from the National Arts Club

At the Fallen Angel Theatre benefit, New York City Public Advocate, Bill de Blasio, presents Paddy Moloney with a proclamation declaring January 27th, 2011, "Paddy Moloney Day"

Paddy Moloney (The Chieftains) plays "The Lark in the Clear Air" after receiving the Medal of Honor for lifetime achievement in music

Paddy Moloney plays the "Lark in the Clear Air" after receiving the Medal of Honor for lifetime achievement in music from the National Arts Club.

Paddy Moloney receives the Medal of Honor for lifetime achievement in music from the National Arts Club

Honorary patron of Fallen Angel Theatre Company, Paddy Moloney (The Chieftains) was awarded The Medal of Honor for lifetime achievement in music from the National Arts Club by club President O. Aldon James and Vice President Dianne Bernhard. January 27th, 2011.