Andrew Lynch (mayor) facts for kids

Andrew Lynch was an important person in the history of Galway, Ireland. He served as the 14th Mayor of Galway from 1498 to 1499. He was a member of one of the famous families known as The Tribes of Galway. Andrew Lynch passed away on March 25, 1523.

Andrew Lynch's Time as Mayor

As Mayor, Andrew Lynch was involved in some interesting projects and events. He tried to build a canal to connect the River Corrib with Lough Atalia, a lake on the east side of Galway town. This big project was never finished. People later called it 'Lynch's Folly', meaning it was a grand but unsuccessful idea.

During his time, Mayor Lynch also oversaw the first recorded curfew in Galway. A curfew is a rule that requires people to be indoors by a certain time, usually at night.

Business and Challenges

In the late 1400s and early 1500s, Galway and another Irish city, Limerick, had some business disagreements. It was like a "trade war" where merchants from both cities faced problems. For example, merchants from Limerick had special permission to hold goods belonging to people from Galway if money was owed.

Andrew Lynch was in Dublin in March 1523 when he passed away.

Family Life

Andrew Lynch was married to Eleanor Martin. They had two sons who also became important figures in Galway. His son, John Lynch fitz Andrew, served as Mayor from 1528 to 1529. Another son, Arthur Lynch fitz Andrew, was Mayor from 1539 to 1540. It was common for family members to follow in their parents' footsteps in those times.