The Ballad of Molly Malone
In the midst of Dublin’s frenzy is the bronze statue of Molly Malone, a busty young woman in a low cut dress. The polished bronze glow of its bosom hints to its popular appeal to be “handsy” with her best features. Molly is the depiction of a fictional figure in a song about a fishmonger in this medieval city who plied the trade passed on by her parents. As in any old folklore, myths color…