John Óge Lynch Explained

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.
• Martyn, Adrian (2016). The Tribes of Galway: 1124-1642