Sir Ulick Burke, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Sir Ulick Burke (died 1708) was an important Irish landowner and politician. He lived in County Galway, Ireland. He held the title of the 3rd Baronet of Glinsk. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.

Sir Ulick Burke's Life and Work

His Family and Home

Sir Ulick Burke was the son of Sir Edmund Burke, who was the 2nd Baronet. His family lived at a place called Glinsk Castle. Sir Ulick married a woman named Ismay Kelly. She was the daughter of Colonel John Kelly from County Roscommon. Sir Ulick Burke did not have any children. When he passed away in 1708, his half-brother, John Burke, became the 4th Baronet.

His Role in Politics

Sir Ulick Burke was a politician in Ireland. He supported King James II. In 1689, he became a Member of Parliament (MP) for County Galway. An MP is someone chosen to represent people in a country's government. He was part of a special meeting of Parliament called the Patriot Parliament that year. Sir Ulick was also included in the agreements of the Treaty of Limerick. This treaty helped to end a war in Ireland.

A Famous Song for Sir Ulick

Sir Ulick Burke was remembered in music. A famous Irish composer and musician named Turlough O'Carolan wrote songs about him. These songs were called Ulliac Búrca (Ulick Burke) and Marbhna Uillioc Búrca (Lament for Sir Ulick Burke). A "lament" is a song or poem that expresses sadness for someone who has died.

Arms of Sir Ulick Burke, 3rd Baronet

Crest Out of a ducal coronet Or, a plume of five ostrich feathers Argent. Escutcheon Or, a cross Gules in the dexter canton a lion rampant sable Motto IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (In this sign thou shalt conquer)