John Óge Lynch

John Óge Lynch, Mayor of Galway 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.

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Civic offices
Preceded by
Richard Kirwan (Mayor)
Mayor of Galway
1551–1552
Succeeded by
John Óge Lynch fitz Stephen


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