John Óge Lynch

John Óge Lynch was Mayor of Galway from 1551-52.

Lynch was mayor at a time of unrest in Connacht and Munster provoked by the Irish spy George Paris, and a French agent, M. de Botte. Despite fears to the contrary, no invasion or uprising occurred in Galway.

References

  • History of Galway, James Hardiman, Galway, 1820.
  • Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942.
  • Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
  • Martyn, Adrian (2016). The Tribes of Galway: 1124-1642
Civic offices
Preceded by
Richard Kirwan (Mayor)
Mayor of Galway
1551–1552
Succeeded by
John Óge Lynch fitz Stephen


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