The character from the namesake Irish folk song - now an unofficial anthem of Dublin City.
It tells the tale of a beautiful
fishmonger who
plied her trade on the streets of Dublin, but who died young. Is it popularly believed that
Molly Malone was a part-time prostitute and died of an STD/
STV/STI - like gonorrhea - for which there was no medication at the time.
"Molly Malone" is sung by supporters of Dublin GAA, Leinster Rugby teams,
Gillingham FC and the Irish international rugby team. It was also featured in the film, A Clockwork Orange.
To refer to a girl (especially an Irish girl, and ESPECIALLY especially if they are from Monaghan - which is a shit place to live or be from, with a horrible
warbling accent and low hygiene standards) who is undignified, ungraceful, lacking in self-respect and, while may not actually be a paid-for-whore(cos they suck in the sack - and not in a good way), is a total slut! It is a derogatory term. NOBODY would want this name to be used as a referral to them! You'd want to be some major fucked-up fuck head otherwise!!!