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Today the first photo posted in the selection "OLDIE of the Month" called January 2021. The winner is Peter Lynch.
The back wall of Desert Center High School is near the westbound lanes of Interstate 10. You can see a tractor-trailer rig through the breezeway. Since I visited last time, all of the windows have been broken out. Wikipedia says the present-day high school students now attend high school in another town.
It was 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) when I shot this. My camera battery was nearly dead but I got the shots.
Somebody born in America today is less likely to graduate from high school than their parents.
— Peter Lynch
Journalism grade image.
Source: 21000x2600 16-bit TIF file from seven frames.
Please do not copy this image for any purpose.
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch sent me five bank photos from Down Under! Thanks a million, Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
Former National Australia Bank branch
45 Murray Street, Angaston, South Australia
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch sent me five bank photos from Down Under! Thanks a million, Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
Former Colonial Bank of Australasia branch
539 High St, Echuca, Victoria, Australia
Poetography - Our word/theme this week is ROCKS.
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The person that turns over the most rocks wins the game. And that's always been my philosophy. By Peter Lynch
This shot was taken not too long after they had started their renovation of the wetlands... I was amazed at how large the rocks were that they lined the head of the trail with...
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch sent me five bank photos from Down Under! Thanks a million, Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
ES&A Bank -- The English, Scottish & Australian Bank Limited was an Anglo-Australian bank founded in 1852 by Royal Charter in London. In 1970, ES&A merged with the Australia and New Zealand Bank to form the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, now branded as ANZ.
243 Main N Rd, Clare SA 5453, Australia
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch sent me five bank photos from Down Under! Thanks a million, Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
32 Commercial Rd, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch has sent me another bank photo from Down Under! Thank you Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
Former branch of the English, Scottish & Australian Bank branch:
279 Bay St, Brighton, Victoria 3186, Australia
Note the very beautiful lettering.
ESA merged with the Australia & New Zealand Bank in 1970 to become the Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, which is more commonly known as ANZ today.
Before you ask, no, I haven't been to Australia yet (would love to!), but my South Pacific friend atkipete – Peter Lynch recent emailed me this photo from Down Under to post. A big THANK YOU, MATE, to Pete for his thoughtfulness and special effort.
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
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Former NAB (National Australia Bank) branch, 110 Commercial Road, Koroit, Victoria 3282, Australia.
This building dates from 1868 when it opened as the local NAB office, and the second storey was added in 1872. NAB shut this branch in 2002.
Sadly, according to multiple news media reports, Koroit has lost all its bank branches recently (in 2017), when the last remaining ANZ (Australia & New Zealand Banking Group) shut its branch in the town.
This is a 'lazy' image in that I have only changed the logo and lettering on the cab door, and the registration number, from Peter Lynch's original picture of a rare Australian prototype (the only LAD-cabbed fire appliance that I have ever come across). I have retained the red roof beacon, being more appropriate to a works appliance crewed by 'non-blue light qualified' personnel. The F-registration dates from 1968 (26-Aug-16).
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The Leyland P76 was one of the lesser-known products of the British Leyland empire. Reputedly developed from the still-born Rover P8, the P76 was designed and built in Australia to compete with the Ford Falcon, Holden Commodore and Chrysler Valiant. It was built from 1973 to 1975 (1976 in New Zealand) and there were even plans to market it in Britain. Unfortunately, it had a troubled development and manufacturing history. Production stopped after just under 19,000 examples had been built and before plans for coupe and station wagon versions were realised. The fictional version carries the colours and marking of the New Zealand Ministry of Transport. There are several interesting articles on the Leyland P76 here:
www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/leyland-australia-2/p76-p82/
Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (07-Feb-16).
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NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch has sent me another bank photo from Down Under! A big THANK YOU, MATE, to Pete for his thoughtfulness and special effort.
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
Map ref. N53. 29' 13'' W9. 12' 48''
Location; Galway Mayo border.
ONCE HOME TO THE BALLYCURRIN LYNCH'S.
(LYNCH GENEALOGY FOR BALLYCURRIN CASTLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE).
Ballycurran / Ballycar.
O' Curreens Townland or Townland of the marshy shoreline. This Townland of 557 acres to the north of Kilroe is bounded on the north and west by Lough Corrib, south by Gortbrack and east by Glassvalley, Mounthenry, and Gortatober.
An obvious place for early man to hunt and settle as it has numerous fresh water streams, springs, trees and hills. Traces of civilization dating from the Neolithic Age (4000BC ? 2000BC) have been found in this townland. Neolithic Stone Age axes were found in a field on the lakeshore in the 1980's. Similar types were found around Moycullen in the last century suggesting that the lake was used as a route of communications.
In 1827 and 1862, numerous Bronze Age discoveries were made at the northern part of the townland at Shannon ? Possibly Sean Dun. These consisted of Bronze Age swords, a shield and hundreds of amber beads? The latter are thought to have originated in the Baltic Countries. They were discovered by Stephen and Margaret Sullivan who, under the guidance of the landlord Charles Lynch, sold them to the National Museum for one pound and ten shillings as treasure trove.
There are also signs of Bronze Age lead mines in the vicinity mentioned by William Wilde in his book "Wilde's Lough Corrib". In the 1840's Elizabethan and Jacobite silver coins were found to the east of Ballycurrin Big House.
The townland is dominated by the impressive ruins of a very old Tower House, Ballycurrin Castle. It measures 64ft. long by 47ft. high. It shows signs of very early stonework. The castle dates from the 14th century approximately and many additions and alterations were made in the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1966 the south wall and stairwell fell thereby ending a long tradition of engraving messages and initials in the tar/pitch roof.
Ballycurrin Castle
(A MacShoneen stronghold. MacShoneen a name now anglicised into Jennings ( De Burgo/Burke ancestory). In 1401 Thomas Mc William held the castle. Edmund Burke of Cong held the castle in 1588 and in 1628 it was granted to Earl Clanricharde.
It was a Mac Seoinin stronghold. Ulick MacSeoinin occupied it in 1574 and Richard, Earl of Clanricarde acquired it in 1610. In 1679, it was leased to Maurice Lynch ? descendants of Sir Henry Lynch, Galway, 1st. Baronet who died in 1634. Maurice Lynch's son, Joseph, got possession of the demesne in 1700. It remained in the family until Charles Lynch died in 1897. The Lynch’s built Ballycurrin House next door to the castle.
Among the better known members of this family was Henry Lynch, who, because of this love of sailing and needing a marker point and quay to get provisions from the Galway Cong steamer, built Ballycurrin Lighthouse. It is the only inland lighthouse of its type in Europe. The roof is made of a mill wheel. (map ref. N53.48519 W 9.21310.)
Beside it, he built a boathouse which has a stone engraved with "Erected by Henry Lynch Esq. A.D. 1772". The townland of Mounthenry, formerly known as Coarse Field, is named after Henry Lynch.
Another member, Peter, who became a Papal Knight, built an impressive Big House on the shores of Lough Mask , Petersburgh nowadays a popular outdoor pursuits centre.
Ballycurrin Lighthouse
The last of the Ballycurrin Lynch's was Charles who was married to Helena Joyce, Mervue, Galway. Their only son died in infancy and on Charles's death, the Clarkin family inherited the estate. A branch of the Lynch's contested the Will in a protracted law case (Lynch v Clarkin) however the Will was upheld. The Clarkin's sold the estate to the Congested Districts Board who resold the house and part of the estate to Colonel Beddington, a retired English Colonel. He renovated the house and planted and landscaped the area around the house. Many of the Lynch relatives and inlaws remained living in the area close to Ballycurrin House on the shores of Lough Corrib. Many of those Lynch's are buried in the Nave of Ross Errilly Friary (some are buried in Lynch Crypt in the nave of the church and many in an unmarked grave under or beside the the mchugh tomb N53.47971 W9.13135)
The Tomb in the Nave has been flattened to ground level and the slabs moved close to the church wall. There is also a ring fort or Rath in the area of the Parks (Lynch Parks). Originally built as a defensive homestead with surrounding circular mounds, it was then used as a Lisheen or children's burial ground up to the 1930's.
There are other historical connections, particularly, found in placenames, such as Crocan na Saighdiuiri which overlooks a little island called Priosun. The stories behind such names have been lost through the ages. In the last century, Ballycurrin had its own mill at the junction with Glassvalley, powered by the Ballycurrin stream. It also had it's own Poitin Stil in a field by the lake still known as Teach na Stile. Apparently there was a brisk trade to and from across the lake and to the islands in the illicit brew.
In more recent times, it had it's own blacksmith's forge at Molloys and a concrete block factory at Butlers.
Note,
Ballycurran House beside thecastle:
The American descendants of the Clarkin’s say that Ballycurrin house was burnt down so that the family did not have to pay English taxes. I have heard of this reason before however I believe the property had already been purchased by the congested Districts Board who were in the process of selling it to Colonel Beddington. The Australian Clarkin’s tell me that James Clarkin was present at the burning. James Clarkin's son Charles Clarkin wrote many years later that "he saw his inheritance go up in flames as it was burnt down that night as an Englishman buying the estate was not looked upon well in that part of Ireland at that time"
The wooden gates to the estate were thrown into Lough Corrib.
The contents were removed from the house before it was burnt and were auctioned by a Mrs B Clarkin in Oranmore Galway in 1921. The contents of the auction included a sword supposed to have been presented to a john O’Moore by Nelson and a large portrait of Daniel O'Connell.
James Clarkin died in 1917.
Sources,
History of Christian Names (Vol. 1). London: Forgotten Books. (Original work published 1863)
“ theConnaught branch of the great Norman family of De Burghs first Iricised themselves into Mac William, then the Mayo stem descended from a John, or Shawn turned into MacShoneen, and finally, when taken with an English taste, became Jennings”.
www.mocavo.com/Journal-of-the-Association-for-the-Preserv...
J.F. Quinn series of articles on Mayo history published in the Western People during the 1930s
“Currin or Marsh was the original name of Ballycurrin castle. It was then a MacShoneen stronghold. Ulick MacShoneen Burke occupied it in 1574. It does not figure in the Annals. Richard, Earl of Clanricarde, got it in 1610. It was leased to the Lynchs, who retained it until Chas. Lynch, of Ballycurrin, died in 1897”
William R. Wilde's Loch Coirib - Its Shores and Islands
Chapter 6: Inis U Chuinn to Inis A' Ghaill and Cunga Fheichn (Cong)
This old tower-house, or defensive mansion, consists of a quadrangular ivy-mantled keep--now somewhat altered for modern purposes--sixty-four feet long on the south, thirty-nine on the west face, and forty-seven feet high; but possessing no architectural memorial by which to assign even a probable date to it; as the dressed stones are not chiselled, but punched, or what is styled "sparrowpicked"; massive defence and security having evidently been the main objects of its founders. Both it and the newer residence are most pleasingly situated on a green slope, rising from a sheltered little bay, and surrounded by a large park of well-grown timber. There is no reference to this ancient building in our histories or inquisitions; and the only legend attaching there to is, that it was built in the "ould times" by one of three brothers, the two others of whom erected those of Ballynahinsey and Moceara (possibly Mac Ceara), with which it forms a triangle. After the Milesian invasion, our bardic histories say that one of that race, named "Caicer, erected a castle at Dn Inn, in the West of Ireland." Upon the shore adjoining Ballycurrin there exists a mound, or earthen tumulus of that name, and mentioned in Keating's History of Ireland. There is, however, no mortared structure in Ireland older than the Christian Era. And he is also of opinion that Ceara, one of the artificers said to have come over at that time left his name to many localities in Connacht--such as Loch Ceara, Caiseal Ceara; and in this immediate neighbourhood, Tobar Ceara and Girrn Ceara, or Ceara's well and garden. In the old quit rent receipts Ballycurrin is called Ballycar, possibly a corruption or anglicized version of Baile Ceara. In the vicinity was found the collection of amber beads, and several bronze antiquities, now in the collection of the Royal Irish Academy.
BALLYCURRAN LYNCH'S.
Descendant of Sir Henry Lynch, first Baronet of Galway, who died in 1634, his son Maurice was transplanted to Ballynonagh in 1655. Maurice then got a lease of Ballicurran castle and 4 quarters of land on March 1679. He died in 1684 and his son Joseph got a renewal of the lease. Joseph had three sons ,Maurice who inherited Ballynonagh on his father’s death in 1721, Ignatius, a merchant in Galway, and Peter. A son of Ignatius, Joseph, succeeded to Ballycurran on his grandfather’s death, as he died young and without issue the property then went to his uncle Peter. This Peter Lynch built the mansion house in Ballycurran and was the first Lynch to actually live there, from 1728. Peter died in 1760 and his son Henry succeeded to the estate.
Henry died in 1820 and the Friars of Kilroe named their townland after him, Monthenry, so that all may remember him. He was succeeded by his son Capt. Peter Lynch who died in 1840, Peter had married Julia Lynch, a distant cousin, and had a large family, four sons and four daughters. His son Charles was his successor, he married Helena Joyce of Merview, Galway. Their only son died in infancy and Helena died in the famine year of 1847. Charles became High Sheriff of County Mayo and in 1849 he donated one acre of land and some material help for the construction of a national school in Kilroe
Bells Life in London and Sporting Chronicle
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1863.
ROYAL WESTERN YACHT CLUB OF IRELAND. The usual meetings of the members of this club continue to be held at their new and handsome club rooms in the Queen's Hotel, Queenstown; every ballot night the active and energetic secre- tary, Mr J. Lyon Thorne, R. N., has his time fully occupied, ana the prospects for the approaching season are most promising. The following members have been recently elected:— Charles Lynch, Esq, D. L., Ballycurrin Castle, Headford, cutter Fairy; Travers B. Wire, Esq, Stone House, Lewisham, cutter Elsie; Thomas Dawson, Esq, Maryville, Taunton, cutter Water Witch ; John Lancaster, Esq, Hindley Hall, Wigan, screw- steamer Deer- hound ; John Lear, Esq, Liverpool, cutter Plover ; James L. Swan- ton, Esq, Skibbereen, cutter Antelope; Mathew O'Connor, Esq, Drumshambo, cutter Querida ; William Harrington, Esq, Cork ; DaviJ Fulton, Esq, Belfast; Henry Stuart Burton, Esq, Carrigaholt Castle ; E. G. Seymour, Esq, Queenstown ; Captain Thomas C. Clarke, harbour master, Cork; and George C. Evans, Esq, Cork. It is with much regret that we learn the club is about to lose the services, as secretary, of Mr Thorne, who is about again to proceed on service ; by his courtesy, attention, and active business habits during his connection with it, he has gained the esteem and confidence of his brother officers and the members generally, and much regret will be experienced upon his leaving for Ports- mouth
Ross Abbey
Ross Abbey had up to 1584 an uneventful existence because when Henry VIII was in power, the Franciscans were fortunate in being under the protection of the friendly Clanrickardes, who left them undisturbed in their saintly work. In 1584, however, Elizabeth received information that the friars were still in occupation and she granted the monastery to an Englishman, who forthwith expelled the inmates and plundered it of it's library, books and other valuables. The destruction of the precious records and books is to be deeply lamented down to the present time. The "Poor Friars" were welcomed to the shelter of the humble homes of the people in Shrine Parish as they were also in Killursa, where they had been domiciled. For two years they were harboured in the locality until in 1586, Ulic, the third Earl of Clanrickarde, succeeded in purchasing the Englishman's interest and immediately reinstated them.
In 1612, the friars were reported again to the Lord Deputy, Chichester, who ordered William Daniel, Protestant Archbishop to Tuam, to arrest the community, which now consisted of only six priests and two lay?brothers. Though authorised to apprehend these holy men and demolishing their altars, the learned archbishop sent word privately to Ross that he was coming and advised them not to be there.
From Wilde's Lough Corrib 1867
Therefore, on his arrival at the deserted friary the Franciscans were safely sheltered in the houses of Shrine parish just across the Black River where they were, in effect, outside the jurisdiction of the archbishop. For fourteen years these saintly men remained dependent on the generosity of their neighbours until 1626, when the first Stuart king was then no more.
. In 1612, the friars were reported again to the Lord Deputy, Chichester, who ordered William Daniel, Protestant Archbishop to Tuam, to arrest the community, which now consisted of only six priests and two lay?brothers. Though authorised to apprehend these holy men and demolishing their altars, the learned archbishop sent word privately to Ross that he was coming and advised them not to be there. Therefore, on his arrival at the deserted friary the Franciscans were safely sheltered in the houses of Shrine parish just across the Black River where they were, in effect, outside the jurisdiction of the archbishop. For fourteen years these saintly men remained dependent on the generosity of their neighbours until 1626, when the first Stuart king was then no more.
The final flight of those holy men was brought about by the vengeful spirit of the natives of the West. The Abbey had now passed into the hands of Lord St. George of Headford, and under him enjoyed the same freedom as it had under the Clanrickardes. In 1753, however, St. George had won a lawsuit against an O'Flaherty of Iar?Chonnacht, and bent on revenge, O'Flaherty swore informations that his lordship was harbouring monks on his property and contributing directly towards their upkeep. He also added that those monks were residing in an Abbey, the tower of which could be seen from the windows of Headford Castle, which, of course, was not literally true. These allegations if proven, would mean serious trouble for St. George, and the Authorities resolved to investigate the matter fully. A commission was speedily sent to Ross with powers to imprison the friars, and orders to make a full report on he alleged misconduct of St. George. But his lordship must have had good friends in Galway, for news of the impending visit was brought secretly to him at Headford and he, in turn, passed the sad news to the friars.
The friary was promptly evacuated and neighbouring people, many of whom were Shrine parishioners, immediately began to give the buildings the appearance of a factory. They whitewashed the interior walls and ceilings, covering the many beautiful frescoes, and they installed spinning wheels and looms in the great church and refectories. On the arrival of the commissioners from Galway, the whole place gave the impression of housing a great woollen industry, and this was the report which was duly dispatched to he authorities. Therefore once more, by Divine Providence, the friars had eluded their enemies.
Ballycurrin Bay
Ballycurrin Bay is a very well known among our angling friends, having abundant if sometimes elusive brown trout, pike, perch, eel and an odd salmon. Ballycurrin stream is regarded as a fertile spawning ground for brown trout and significantly, with the work of the Inland Fishery Trust and the Headford and Corrib Angling club the number of "redds" is increasing annually. A noteworthy selection of Flora and Fauna thrive in Ballycurrin. Significant numbers of oak and beech as well as a few elm survivors and a variety of fir, pine and chestnut add to the beauty.
Wild native potentilla grow on the shoreline as well as a few rare wild?flowers such as Bee?Orchids and Gentians. Indeed, many wild flowers which have made the Burren famous, grow in the area particularly along the lakeshore and on the islands.
Foxes, badgers, hares and stoats have recently been joined by the pine?marten and the unwelcome signs of mink are being seen by the waterside and along Ballycurrin stream. As well as the usual birds some rarities such as .Kingfishers and Yellow Hammers are seen at intervals. Last May a keen angling visitor to the area saw a Peregrine Falcon flying over Ballycurrin Bay. In the 1960's and early 1970's, the bay was featured on Eamonn de Butleir's nature programme, "Amuigh Faoin Speir," on R.T.E. He filmed the hundreds of coots that congregated at the mouth of the Black River during spells of cold weather. Alas, these numbers have declined dramatically since then.
While researching his books on foxes and in particular the Legend of the Corrib King, their author, Tom McCaughren, paid a number of visits to the area.
Nowadays, Ballycurrin remains a tranquil rural townland which is becoming popular with many nationalities including Dutch, Swiss., German and American.
THE CONNAUGHT JOURNAL
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1840
MARRIED.
On the 24th instant, in the parish church of Kilmain, County Mayo, by the Rev. F. Rutledge, of Bloomfield, Thomas Fair, Esq. of Fortville, to Margaret, second daughter of Captain Lynch; and afterwards at Ballycurrin Castle, the seat of her father, by the Rev. Richard Walsh, P.P. of Headford. The happy couple, accompanied by several friends, immediately after the ceremony proceeded to Fortville, where they partook of a dejuener prepared for the occasion.
SPORTING NEWS
A fine fox was shaken at Oldtore, on Thursday last, before the hounds of
Captain LYNCH of Ballycurrin Castle. Poor Reynard after a severe and long
run of about eighteen miles, over a very stiff country, at length baffled
the ardour and determination of his pursuers by taking refuge of an earth on
the banks of Lake Corrib. The day was peculiarly favourable, and immense
numbers thronged to witness the sport.
Amongst the foremost horeseman were the Messrs. LYNCHes, DALY, SKERRETT, and
CRAMPTON. During the day six feet walls were leaped by those gallant members
of the sporting community.---Tuam Herald.
THE LATE PETER LYNCH, ESQ.
It is with unaffected sorrow, we have this day, the painful duty of recording the death of Captain Peter Lynch of Ballycunin Castle, which melancholy event took place on the 5th instant.- Captain Lynch was in the 64th year of his age, and for many years a magistrate for this county, and endured a painful and prolonged illness with fortitude and resignation of a christian.- Through life he was a gentleman of the most tender and charitable feelings, one of the kindest and most indulgent of landlords, ever ready to assist the poor.- As as parent and a husband, the most sincere love and affection endeared him to his wife and family, while his loss, as a true Sportsman will be long felt in the neighbourhood in which he lived.- He is gone, it is hoped to a better world to enjoy the reward of a virtuous and pious life, deplored and sincerely regretted by his family and a wife circle of friends and relatives, who followed his remains (carried by his tenantry by his express desire) to the Abbey at Ross, where they were deposited to the family vault.
A history of Ross Errilly confirms the Lynch's (Ballycurrin) tomb was in the nave of the church. The Petersburg Lynch's had their vault outside the friary.
These Lynch's were not Irish. They were Anglo Norman
An extract from HARDIMAN'S THE HISTORY OF GALWAY 1820, READS,
Lynch.
This is one of the most ancient, and, until the middle of the seventeenth century, was one of the leading families in Galway. In the old volume of pedigrees, preserved in the Heralds office, it appears, that, ''William le Petit, came to Ireland, in 1185, with Sir Hugh de Lacy, who granted him, by his charter, Macherithirnar, (now the barony of Macherydernan, in Westmeath,) except the Logh and Town of Dysart; that they were palatine barons of Molingare, and that William le Petit, had a son, Nicholas, who was ancestor to the family of Lynch of Galway.
John de Lynch was the first settled of the name Lynch in Galway. He was married to the daughter and sole heiress of William de Mareschall, and, it is stated, that the eldest branch of the family, was called Mareschall, until the male line became extinct. During the greatest part of the 15, 16 and 17th centuries, they possessed the principal authority within the town.
Dominick Lynch Fitz John, commonly called Dominick Dubh, in 1484 solicited and procured the charter of Richard III. under which he caused his brother, Pierce, to be elected first Mayor, and was himself the second. His son Stephen, at the same time, sued out and obtained the bull of Innocent VIII. which established here that singular ecclesiastical jurisdiction, the wardenship.
Thomas Lynch Fitz Ambrose was the last catholic mayor in 1654. This is when the ancient inhabitants were dispossessed by Cromwell. During a period of 169 years, 84 members of this family, were mayors of Galway. The eldest line of the Lynches from which the younger branches sprung, was distinguished by the appelation of Cranmore, which means, the great tree or stock; and the house of Newcastle, descended from Emon-a-Tuane, who lived in 1342, claimed this distinction.
The present lineal descendants of this family, are, the Count Lynch late Mayor of Bourdeaux, who so eminently distinguished himself in the cause of the royal family of France, against Buonaparte. Additionally, his relative, John Lynch Alexander, Esq. of Galway.
The families of Barna, Cartron, Clough, Drimcong, Lavally, Lydican, Moycullen, Rathglass, and Shannonbridge, in County Galway, Duras in County Clare, and Ballycurren, Castlecarra or Balla, Clogher and Partry in County Mayo, are now the principal of the name.
the Galway Blazers connection,(Possibly Charles lynch of Ballycurrin or Charles lynch of Petersburg. Also ref to Patrick Lynch who was married to Charles Lynch's sister Alicia)
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Local history from the Act of Union to the Famine .
27 October 1843 (Connaught Ranger)
“Loyal repeal association . We held in Shruel on yesterday the Mayo arbritation court, I had the honor of presiding and was associated with Mr. Hunt of Riverview and Mr. Lynch of Ballycurren castle,1st cousin of Charles, who, in the absence of that gentleman, was unanimously selected by the people, and whose acting, though not yet published, we consider quite in conformity with the declaration made by the liberator in his speeches explanatory of the arbritation system…..however, on yesterday, so perfectly satisfied were the people that one man,who claimed a balance of rent for grazing, said (when we judged he had not established his claim) that so confident was he in the justice of our decision, that if we ruled that he was not entitled to the money he had already received he would restore it on the spot.We attend next Wednesday in Kilmaine, next Thursday in Shruel again and next Saturday in Cong. Mr. Lynch of Ballycurren Castle is nominated by the clergy and the Wardens as a fit person for the neighbouring district.”
R.D. Browne
A report in the Freemans Journal 15 October 1845 clearly shows that Charles Lynch of Ballycurrin was an ardent supporter of Daniel O’Connell and toasted “the Liberator” when he visited Mayo in 1845.
See www.newspapers.com/newspage/61104847/
when Ballycurrin burnt down in 1914 a large painting of Daniel O'Connell was removed with the other contents.
Official catalogue of the great industrial exhibition: (in connection with the Royal Dublin Society), 1853 (1853)
414 Lynch, C. Ballycurrin Castle, Headford, co.
Galway, Inv. — Model paddle wheel, the floats enter-
ing and emerging vertically, without vibration.
Headford (Co. Galway) Mr Charles Lynch, D.L. J.P. who has for several years
endeavouring to revive National pastimes in his locality is getting up a club
composed of his tenantry and others who wish to join in the parish of
Shrule. He has given the free use of grounds adjoining Ballycurran Castle for
the players and spectators. We cannot too earnestly comment the patriotic
conduct of Mr Lynch who has given free access to his lawn to the Gaelic
football players of his parish and who has undertaken in person the duty of
organising the club and instructing the players.
United Ireland, 24 July, 1886
LYNCH GENEALOGY FOR BALLYCURRIN CASTLE.
JOSEPH LYNCH BALLYNONAGH D.1721. CHILDREN.
---------MAURICE LYNCH D.1747.
---------PETER LYNCH D.1760.
---------IGNATIUS LYNCH.
---------ELLEN LYNCH.
PETER LYNCH’S CHILDREN.
-----------HENRY LYNCH D.1820. HIGH SHERRIFF 1772.
-----------JOHN LYNCH MOUNTROSS D. CIRCA 1815.
-----------THOMAS LYNCH HEADFORD D.?
----------- PETER LYNCH
-----------ANASTAS (ANASTASIA) LYNCH.
---------- JOANE LYNCH.
---------- MARY LYNCH.
HENRY LYNCH AND MARGARET BROWNE’S CHILDREN.
---------CAPT. PETER LYNCH BALLYCURRIN D.1840.
---------CATHERINE MARGARET.
---------EDWARD. MARRIED MARY O'SULLIVAN DAUGHTER OF DENIS O'SULLIVAN BEAR OF INISHMICATEER ISLAND LOUGH CORRIB. TWO DAUGHTERS MARGARET AND BRIDGET. AN UNNAMED SON IS ALSO MENTIONED IN 1843. WAS EDWARD OF THE BALLYCURRIN LYNCH'S OR THE PETERSBURG LYNCH'S? I AM NOT SURE! HE WAS ONLY REFERRED TO AS CHARLES LYNCH'S UNCLE.
CAPT. PETER LYNCH’S CHILDREN.
------- -HENRY D.1825 UNMARRIED NO ISSUE.
-------- MARGARET FAIR D.1880
---------CHARLES LYNCH D.1897. CHILD DIED IN INFANCY
-------- ROBERT LYNCH D.1840. UNMARRIED NO ISSUE
--------ARTHUR LYNCH D. 1842. UNMARRIED NO ISSUE
--------SOPHIA LYNCH D.1852.
--------ALICIA LYNCH D.1851.
--------CATHERINE D.1876. MARRIED MYLES MCDONNELL OF CARNACON.(Youngest son of Myles McDonnell of Doo castle.)
(CHARLES LYNCH'S SON DIED IN INFANCY. HE HAD NO OTHER CHILDREN.
CHARLES LYNCH WAS THE LAST LYNCH TO LIVE AT BALLYCURRIN.)
CHILDREN OF ALICIA LYNCH (HUSBAND PATRICK HENRY LYNCH OF CLOGHER)
--------HENRY MICHAEL LYNCH NEWGROVE HOUSE, NEWGROVE AVE. SANDYMOUNT.
--------MARY LIVING 1898
------- CAPT. PETER JOSEPH LYNCH D.1878 AGE 43 AT MILLMOUNT LOUGHREA.
--------JULIA LYNCH BALLINROBE NUN FOUNDER OF CONVENTS IN AMERICA.
PATRICK HENRY LYNCH WAS REPUTED TO BE A MILLIONAIRE AND A “SUNDAY MAN”
Earlier Lynch's include Stephen Lynch FitzArthur (D.1579) of Doughiska (now Merlin Park) and his Grandson SIR HENRY LYNCH of Galway 1ST BARONET. D. FEB 1634
MORE DETAILS ABOUT BALLYCURRIN / BALLYCURRAN AT www.lawrencetown.com/history/longago.htm
A fragment of the 1821 census of the Ballycurrin home of the 11 year old, Charles Lynch There he lived with his parents, Peter and Julia Lynch, three brothers, three sisters, three relatives, a cook, a groom, a house maid, a kitchen maid, a laundry maid, a pantry boy, a servant and a tutor (the 21 year old, Thomas Fallon). His mother, Julia, was the granddaughter of Sir Peter Lynch of Petersburgh house, Clonbur, Co Galway.
The Headford Lynch’s.
Thomas Lynch of Headford was the 3rd son of Peter Lynch of Ballycurran.
He had 16 children very few survived. The following are the known survivors.
Louisa married (1840) Dr. James P. Browne of Claran house parish of Killursa. They lived Chicago. She died circa 1876. Robert Bloss Lynch “The Fenian” died Washington 1884 after an eventful life. Peter his brother and his wife Clarissa lived in Milwaukee and was there from 1850 - 1880. ( Peters children were Robert b. 1843. Henry C. Lynch born 1847. Mary b. 1849. Louisa b. 1853 and Walter b. 1859). Maria Anne was living in Chicago with Mrs Burke her sister. She was still living in 1891 (She was the last of the Headford Lynch’s). Henry first moved to Manchester England and then to St Louis and then probably to New York. His children were Mary, born 1851 Manchester died N.Y. Thomas born Manchester in 1855 and Louisa Ann B. 1855 Manchester emigrated to N.Y. Circa 1873. Mary married a man called John Martin.
(Robery Bloss Lynch spent many years in Milwaukee before living in Chicago and Washington) He was first educated with his cousin in his Uncles house. His Uncle was Anthony Bowes Daly Esq. of Dalysfort Cahernaheeny Headford Co Galway)
Our connection with the Lynch's of Ballycurrin is through John Lynch of Ballycurran and later Mount Ross and his youngest son Thomas J. Lynch who died in Kilkee 1897
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch sent me five bank photos from Down Under! Thanks a million, Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
Former Savings Bank of South Australia
190 Main N Rd, Clare SA 5453, Australia
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch has sent me another bank photo from Down Under! Thank you Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
Common Ground Collective. Originally a Commonwealth Bank of Australia branch. 82 High Street, Fermantle, in the state of Western Australia.
Launched in 1990, the Renault Magnum was voted International Truck of the Year in 1991. It still looked fresh and exciting when the final example rolled of the production line in 2013 but, by then, other manufacturers had caught-up with its innovative flat-floor cab design. Stobart and/or its sub-contractors had several, but I have not attempted to represent any specific example. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image and to Keith McGillivray for inspiration and guidance (29-May-20).
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This image is loosely based on the many Renault Magnums operated by Aston Clinton Haulage but differs in detail from any specific example. Of note is the Norbert Dentressangle logo on the dash panel, denoting the latter’s acquisition of ACH. The Magnums would later receive a full repaint in the French haulier’s red livery. Thanks again to Peter Lynch for the base image (31-May-20).
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I am a great admirer of the livery of Lanarkshire haulier JW Morrison. This fictional Renault Magnum has a somewhat restrained application without the company’s crest, which could not be comfortably fitted on the cab side. The Magnum would have been an unusual type for tipper operation and I have no evidence to suggest that Morrison operated the type. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (18-Sep-20).
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This morning I was shocked by news that flying boat Grumman G-73 Mallard crashed into the water of Swan river in Perth, two people killed.
abc news/2017-01-27/perth-australia-day-plane
I saw this plane closely and observed its beautiful flight just a couple of weeks earlier at the Evans Head air show.
Twin-engined amphibious aircraft, produced in 1946–1951.
Tom French & Son of Cumnock in East Ayrshire runs a smart fleet of tankers and bulk tippers, mostly on Volvo and DAF chassis. This fictional Renault Magnum carries the company’s livery well. Even today, the 30-year old Magnum does not look out of place; indeed, it is more in keeping with contemporary designs than it was in its day. Whilst not yet extinct, working examples are increasingly rare on UK roads. Peter Lynch came across one on container haulage, which forms the basis of this image (20-Sep-20).
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Volvo FH12 Chemical Tanker, A1 TPT, James Lynch and Sons Transport Ltd, Sandbach.
"In Memory of Peter Lynch, Northwich"
Before you ask, no, I haven't been to Australia yet (would love to!), but my South Pacific friend atkipete – Peter Lynch recent emailed me a group of bank photos from Down Under to post. A big THANK YOU, MATE, to Pete for his thoughtfulness and special effort.
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
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The Bank of New South Wales (BNSW), also known commonly as The Wales, was the first bank in Australia, being established in Sydney in 1817 and situated on Broadway. During the 19th and early 20th century, the Bank opened branches throughout Australia and Oceania. It merged with many other financial institutions, finally merging with the Commercial Bank of Australia in 1982 to form the Westpac Banking Corporation.
Now Mollisons Boutique Accommodation.
116-118 Mollison Street, Kyneton, Victoria 3444, Australia
Contrasting with the accompanying MAN F9, this fictional Renault Magnum depicts Lucey’s brighter contemporary livery. The company operates a diverse fleet including trucks of DAF, Mercedes-Benz, Scania and Volvo manufacture. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (18-Oct-20).
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As a prelude to a series of colourful UK liveries on this Leyland Super Hippo, here's a reminder that this was primarily an export model and - in a round about way - that Leyland subsidiary Brossel supplied bespoke Leyland products to the Belgian market. The Belgian 'Vicinal' light railways operated a Brossel heavy tractor unit for the movement of tramcars to and from its central works. This attractive vehicle, which loosely resembles a Leyland Hippo (although there may be no connection), is preserved in the Antwerp Transport Museum. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (24-Jul-15).
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Possibly not as well known for its trucks as near neighbour Carmel Vella, Blokrete of Lija has, nevertheless, operated some interesting vehicles - including at least one Foden S21 tipper that became well-know in later years as a 'site hack'. This fictional image depicts a similar S21 but with some detail differences and in rather better condition. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (updated 02-Jul-15).
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This is the result of a little digital doodling. I'd previously completed the Atkinson Borderer (right) in Munro's livery and the Silver Knight with an unusual four-piece windscreen(left, courtesy Peter Lynch) in various alternative liveries. Composite images always involve an element of trial-and-error with no guarantees of success but I'm happy with this one (06-Sep-15).
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I have featured this livery previously on an Iveco Stralis, which post-dated the company’s demise. This Renault Magnum is more plausible date-wise but I have no reason to believe that Russell Davies operated the type. The Magnum was certainly a striking design and the company’s contemporary livery suits it well. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (30-May-20).
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This is a haulier about which I know very little but with which I have birthplace connections. Crook and Willington were mining communities in the Wear Valley area of south-west Durham, but It is unclear why a Bishop Auckland-based company should trade as Crook & Willington Carriers. The founder Joe Elliott may have had connections with heavy haulier Elliott of York, which used a similar livery, but the business passed to Sunter Bros of Northallerton when he passed away. A Diamond T tractor unit may survive in Crook & Willington livery but it is many years since I last saw it. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (27-Aug-15).
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This livery was a 'must' when Peter Lynch made his excellent base image available to me. It's the second S21 that I've featured in Tilcon colours, but this time in pristine condition and carrying the name of sub-contractor Slaters Transport. The earlier version can be found, with others, in my Foden Trucks album (02-Jul-15).
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This somewhat contrived fire service support vehicle has provided a second opportunity to use an original image kindly supplied by Peter Lynch. As I noted under the previous version (which you can see in my Foden Trucks album), the tank seems rather small for a four-axle chassis but may have been dictated by local axle-weight restrictions. Quite often with fire service support vehicles, it is a case of whatever is available at the right price on the second-hand market (03-Jun-15).
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Leyland trucks and buses sold well in Australia until foreign competition gained a dominant position. This 1987 Leyland Tiger 218S was bodied by the Pressed Metal Corporation of Sydney, a one time Leyland subsidiary. Addition information supplied by Peter Lynch, who provided the base image, tells us that it was powered by a Leyland turbo-charged TL11 engine and fitted with a 4-speed semi-automatic gearbox. Peter's original image depicts a preserved Leyland Tiger from the fleet of Ventura Motors, Melbourne. This digital representation is loosely based on - what I believed to have been - a Leyland demonstrator (14-Dec-16).
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Peter Lynch From Australia called in this Saturday, Known as 'Atkipete' on Flickr and is on Tour in the UK visiting various Historical sites and a few Lorry men too, and i Brought a Few lorries out for him to drive -and Kieron with his Bus
This is the second truck that I've featured in Edward Beck's distinctive primrose and red livery. This one is fictional, depicting a type of truck that was rare in the UK. but which, nevertheless, would have been useful for Beck's heavy haulage work. The Leyland Super Hippo was essentially an export model for markets where normal-control trucks were favoured. It did well in Australia, South America and South Africa, where many lived long lives under arduous conditions. Thanks to Peter Lynch for the base image (25-Jul-15).
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I make no excuses for featuring another truck in the wonderful livery of Moreton C Cullimore of Stroud in Gloucestershire. This time I am probably closer to the mark in terms of marques actually operated by the company at some point in its history. This is another take on an excellent base image kindly provided by Peter Lynch (02-Jul-15).
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This morning I was shocked by news that flying boat Grumman G-73 Mallard crashed into the water of Swan river in Perth, two people killed.
abc news/2017-01-27/perth-australia-day-plane
I saw this plane closely and observed its beautiful flight just a couple of weeks earlier at the Evans Head air show.
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch has sent me another bank photo from Down Under! A big THANK YOU, MATE, to Pete for his thoughtfulness and special effort.
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
A former branch of the National Bank of Australasia, now NAB.
Near 37B High St, Trentham VIC 3458, Australia
Directed by Karla Hartley
Starring Billy Edwards, Cathy Schenkelberg, Brian Shea, and Katherine Michelle Tanner
Costumes by Trish Kelley
Set Design by Scott Cooper
Property Design by Jerid Fox
Lighting by Mike Wood and Abby May
Photos by Chad Jacobs
AGHALARD CASTLE KILMAINE CONG CO. MAYO
OTHER SPELLINGS FROM NUMEROUS SOURCES; Aughalahard, Aughulahard, Aughalard, Aghalard, Ahalard. Aghalahard, Aghalahaard Ahlard, Abalard, Aghelard, Aghelehard aghelehard, Achad Leath-ard, Caislean Achadh Leathard. Acholeathard,Acholeathard.
Map ref. N53.55615 W9.30153
The Down Survey 1641 records Aghalahard as Ahaliharde alies Gortnasaghtnatra owned by Nicholas Lynch Catholic (Maurice Thompson was the owner in 1670)
Aghalard Castle (Irish: Caislen Aghalard) is a ruined tower house built in the gap of danger between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib near Cong County Mayo, Ireland. The land scape is a weathered lime stone plain similar to the Burren Co.Clare. Built in c.1490 by the descendants of the McDonnell’s of Knocknacloy who had become Gallóglaigh (Mercenaries) to the Burkes of Mayo. The castle consisted of a three-storey tower with square turrets, enclosed by a bawn. There is a stone privy built into the nearly complete bawn around Aghalard Castle.The castle was captured in 1596 by Edward Brabazon, 1st Baron Ardee, Ulick Burke, 3rd Earl of Clanricarde and James Riabhach Darcy, however it was evacuated shortly afterwards upon hearing of the approach of Hugh Roe Ó Donnell. It remained in possession of the McDonnell’s until bought by Sir Benjamin Guinness in the 19th century. The lands were part of the D`Arcy estate. The D`Arcy`s bought Aghalard and other town lands in Cong from the trustees of Colonel John Browne of Westport Co. Mayo Circa 1700.
Another description,
Aghalard Mayo location M 1394 5702 WGS84: 53:33.3738N 9:17.9597W
There remain the western half of the tower 11.8m by 8.6m formerly with a spiral stair in the NE corner, and a vault over the third storey, with a thinly walled fourth storey above, plus most of the f1.5m thick wall of the irregularly hexagonal bawn about 30m across with an outbuilding on the east and small square turrets flanking the entrance front toward the NW. The bawn lies on a low rocky platform and there are traces of an outer bawn to the south. In 1596 the castle was captured by the Earl of Clanrickard D’Arcy and Brabazon. They evacuated the castle when Red Hugh O’Donnell approached it. The MacDonnell’s, who are originally mercenaries serving the Burkes, probably built the castle c1500 and held it until it was sold to Sir Benjamin Guinness in the 19th century.
The division of Connaught (1570-1574) assigns Aghalard Castle to Alexander McDonnell.
Inquisition of 1617 names Walter, Edmond, Ballagh and Callagh McDonnell as holding Aghalahard. I don`t know which one lived in the castle.
(Walter, Edmond, Ballagh and Callagh McDonnell were probably sons of Alexander)
There are a number of references in the seventeenth century to Aghalard and the McDonnell’s of Mayo in the Westport papers (Browne family/national library) the browne papers record the sale of the estate to the D`arcy family in 1700. the McDonnells remained as tennants.
Leets directory 1814 names Patrick McDonnell as the occupant of the castle. The Tithe Applotment books of 1834 show James McDonnell living at Aughulahard. Griffiths valuation of 1855 confirms James McDonnell is the owner. James`s father was Walter McDonnell MD of Loughrea. Therefore James is probably the nephew of Patrick McDonnell.
The last person to live at Aughlard was Eliza McDonnell alias Lynch.(Wife of James McDonnell) She died 1871.
If you know the names of the occupants down the centuries please contact comment.
Extract 1867
And among the limestone rocks that stretch across the Isthmus strands the tall tower of Aughalahard Castle with its adjoining group of ruins as shown in the accompanying illustration. It is exceedingly well built and presents several details of considerable beauty and great architectural interest especially in the loop holes at the angles, and in the top mouldings of its light, graceful windows. Among the limestone rocks to the north west of the castle may be seen two of the caves for which Cong is celebrated. Both are artificial and one of them can at present be entered.
There are three descriptions of in this locality – natural, artificial and mixed. The first is magnificently represented by the great chasm in the limestone rock. About a mile to the west of Cong, and to the south west of Aughalard; and which from the number of pigeons and wood quest that in former times to flock into it, it is popularly known as the pigeon hole, and in Irish Poll Na Columb. A locality rendered memorable by Lady Morgan; and the legends of which have been so graphically described by Samuel Lover, and where in boyhood he tried to purloin from Babby the priestess of the place “the Blessed Trout” especially the one with the mark of the Gridiron on his side.
Book Wilde s Lough Corrib 1867 – Sir William Wilde
An Extract from “Connemara and the Neighboring Spots of Beauty by J. Harris Stone” (Original work published 1906)
page 184,
Aughalard Castle, between one and two miles from Cong, between it and Clonbur, is worth the divergence, though hardly any visitors go to see it. It cannot be approached close by road, but a walk through fields is necessary. Very few people even know of its existence. Nothing at all is done to save the remains^ which, during the last few years, have considerably lessened through, large masses of solid masonry having fallen from the towers.
So overgrown with bramble bushes is the interior that little of what must have been fine apartments can be made out. As this is one of the most imposing of Ireland's ruined castles " and she possesses hundreds " .
A lot less of the castle survives today and is not maintained. The last people to occupy the castle were James McDonnell Esq. and his wife Lizzy Lynch (Lizzy died 1871) Lizzy was the sister of Thomas J. Lynch of Kilkee. It is obvious from the drawing that the last of the McDonnell’s did not live in the castle and must have lived in a house close by or maybe in the townland of Aughalard.
The Tithe Applotment Books dated 1834 show the castle to be derelict. The 1838 Ordnance Survey Map of Mayo also shows the castle in ruins. (This map also shows a cluster of buildings to the west of the castle. This is probably where the mcDonells actually lived)
James McDonnell Esq. of Aghalard and his wife Eliza Lynch were the last McDonnell`s to live at Aghalard.
ELIZA LYNCH WAS THE DAUGHTER OF JOHN LYNCH AND BARBARA CUNNIS (coneys) OF MOUNT ROSS NEAR HEADFORD CO. GALWAY. He grandfather was Peter Lynch who died 1760. He built the first Ballycurrin House on the shores of Lough Corrib.
Eliza McDonnells Cousin Robert Bloss Lynch led the failed Fenian incursion into Canada (Attack on Fort Erie) in June 1866. He was the youngest son of Thomas Lynch of Headford.
The McDonnells were minor land owners with 45 tennants in the Area. They leased the land from the D'Arcy estate.
From the McDonnell grave slab in Cong abbey I believe James`s father was Walter McDonnell Esq. M.D.. of Loughrea d1817. (Pigot`s directory 1823 records a Walter McDonnell living Main St. Loughrea. Slater`s directory 1846 records a Walter McDonnell Physician living on Main Street Loughrea. This could be the son of Walter McDonnell MD from Loughrea d1817 buried in Cong Abbey. Therefore he could be the Brother of James McDonnell Aughalard Castle as he is responsible for erecting the monument to Walter McDonnell MD)
The inscription reads as follows,
O Lord have mercy on the soul of Walter McDonnell Esq.’ MD
Who departed this life at Loughrea on the 27th of June 1817
Aged 67 years.
And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me write blessed
are the dead who die in the lord that they may rest from their
labours for their works follow them. Apocalypse of Saint
John (Revelation) 14:13
In all thy works remember thy last end and thou shalt never...
Ecclesiasticus 7:40
Pray for the Soul of James McDonnell Esq.’
Of Ahalard Castle who died the 5 Mar 1863/65 aged 75 years.
The consoling remembrance of his many virtues never fade from the memory of his s—to—ing --------n and numerous friends who will ever deplore------------ best of husbands the trusted and kindest of friends and most benevolent of men may he rest in piece
The death of the just is precious and in the heart of the lord.
Erected by James McDonnell Esq. of Ahalard on the ruins of the old family vault
Leets directory 1824 names Patrick McDonnell as the occupant of the castle therefore I guess James McDonnell is a relative (Possible nephew) of Patrick.
James is recorded as occupant in Griffiths’ valuation c1855. James dies c1865. His wife Lizzy died May 1872. Both are buried in the McDonnell vault Cong Abbey Co Mayo.
Lizzy McDonnell was the sister of Thomas J Lynch of Kilkee (Late of Clonmoney) Thomas J. Lynch was the grandfather of Charlie Fitzgerald Clifton house Kilkee
Eliza McDonnell named her friends, maids, Stewart, and relatives in her Will of which I have a copy. She gave her butler £150 in her Will!
Elizabeth’s / Eliza (Lizzy) McDonnell`s obituary.
Wednesday 15 may 1872
On Tuesday, the 30th ultimo, at Abalard Castle County Mayo, Mrs. Eliza McDonnell, aged 63 years.
The deceased lady was relict of the late James McDonnell, brother in law Thomas J Lynch Mount Charles terrace Kilkee to whom the good lady left a handsome legacy as well as an income during his life. She also left legacies to other relatives, as well as several religious institutions; nor did she forget the tenants and widows on her estate, or the poor of the locality who will suffer a heavy loss in the death of Mrs McDonnell. She was closely connected with some of the first families in the counties of Galway and Mayo. The funeral cortege which extended over a mile took place on the third instant, and her remains were conveyed on the shoulders of the tenantry, followed by a hearse and four to Cong Abbey, where the body was laid with every demonstration of respect and regret. A large number of clergymen accompanied the funeral, and the burial services was read by the Rev. Father P. Lavelle P.P. who had attended the deceased in her last days on earth.-
•McDonnell (Aghalahard) - Leet's Directory 1814 lists Patrick McDonnell of 'Aughalahard' and in both the Ordnance Field Name Books and Griffith's Valuation the McDonnell’s are recorded as holding 4 town lands in the parish of Cong, barony of Kilmaine, county Mayo, part of the estate of Martin D'Arcy of Houndswood. The town lands were Dringeen ( Drumeen) Eighter Dringeen Middle Dringeen Oughter and Aughalard. Eleven acres on Cow Island are also referred to as owned by McDonnell.
It seems the McDonnell’s were still operating the old Rundale system of land distribution. Some of their tenents are named as follows; Michael Flannelly sen. Michael Flannelly jun. Thomas Flannelly. Michael Flannelly sen. And James Flannelly. The Flannelly family are recorded leasing land from many landlords in Mayo which suggests the Flannelly's were "MIDDLEMEN" and were sub leasing to lesser tenants. (SEE GRIFFITHS PRIMARY VALUATION CONG) See list of tenants at the bottom of the page.
James McDonnell Esq. of Aghalard and his wife Elizabeth (Eliza) Lynch were the last McDonnell`s to live at Aghalard.
From the McDonnell grave slab in Cong abbey I believe James`s father was Walter McDonnell M.D.. of Loughrea (d1817)(Lyton McDonnell suggests Walter and James were brothers. See bottom of page)
Leets directory 1824 names Patrick McDonnell as the occupant of the castle therefore I guess James McDonnell is a relative (Possible nephew) of Patrick.
James is recorded as occupant in Griffiths’ valuation c1855. James dies c1865. His wife Lizzy died May 1872. Both are buried in the McDonnell vault Cong Abbey Co Mayo.
It seems they had no children.
Elizabeth McDonnell was the sister of Thomas J Lynch of Kilkee (Late of Clonmoney)
Elizas other siblings were Barbara Lynch (Her husband was Peter Harvey Lynch of Petersburg House. His youngest daughter was Barbra (In religion Sister Mary Vincent Convent of Mercy Westport).
John Lynch Esq. Rinnaknock Co galway.(d1884)
Nephew George Taaffe Lynch St. Louis USA. Nephew Thomas Harvey Lynch and his wife Margaret Lynch aged 34 in 1874. His son Charles Lynch aged 7 1874. His daughter Mary Agnys Lynch AGE 16 1875.
Another relative was,
Capt. Peter James Lynch. Millmount Loughrea Captain North Mayo Militia (d1878 of congestion of lungs) (Son of Patrick Henry Lynch of Clogher)
ELIZA MC DONNELL`S WILL 1871 NAMED THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE,
BROTHER; THOMAS J. LYNCH. 1 MOUNT CHARLES TERRACE KILKEE.
BROTHER; JOHN LYNCH OF RINNAKNOCK GALWAY WHO DIED APRIL 1884)
SISTER CATHERINE HUNT OTHERWISE LYNCH OF WOODFIELD CO. GALWAY.(Thomas j. Lynch wrote to her as Mrs Devere Hunt)
FRIEND; JOSEPH SKERRETT BLAKE MAGISTRATE CARRICK CLONBUR ALSO NO. 92 LOWER GARDNER STREET DUBLIN. DIED 2/3/1886 BURIED CONG ABBEY WITH HIS BELOVED DAUGHTER MARY.
J.S, BLAKES ELDEST SON ANTHONY BLAKE
FRIEND FRANCES (FANNY) BLAKE (NEE LYNCH) 92 LR. GARDINER STREET DUBLIN. (Fanny Lynch was the daughter of Arthur Lynch of Petersburg house.) I I BELIEVE SHE DIED 1894. HER CHILDREN; DAUGHTER FANNY BLAKE. OLDEST SON ANTHONY BLAKE. SECOND SON ARTHUR BLAKE. YOUNGEST FAWCETT BLAKE(The Peerage lists the children in the following order however I think they are incorrect. 1. Arthur Blake 2. Fawcett Blake. 3. Mary. 4. Frances. d Aug 1891. 5. Anthony. d 14/6/1916.)
(FRANCES AND FAWCETT BLAKE ARE ALSO BURIED IN CONG ABBEY)
(A Fawcett Blake is recorded in the 1901 Census aged 45 living with his Cousin Richard Lynch L.G.B. inspector Cappaghagapple / Petersburg Cloonbur Galway. Possibly the same man).
FRIEND ; THE LATE MRS LYNCH OF PETERSBURG- HER DAUGHTER HANORA LYNCH PRESENTATION CONVENT THURLES.
FRIEND; ELIZABETH LYNCH OF PETERSBURG. HER DAUGHTERS FANNY BESSY AND HELEN LYNCH
FRIEND; MISS CAROLINE GIBSON GOVERNESS. RESIDING AT PETERSBURG.
FRIEND; ANN O`FLAHERTY ALIAS KILKELLY MOSSFORD.(4TH DAUGHTER OF JOHN O`FLAHERTY ESQ LISDONAGH. SHE MARRIED JOHN KILKELLY MOSSFORD 6/1/1841. THEIR SON JOHN MICHAEL MARRIED NINA LOUISE MOORE OF MOORE HALL CO. MAYO. SISTER OF THE WRITER GEORGE MOORE)
FRIEND; BELINDA O`FLAHERTY.
FRIEND AND RELATIVE MARTIN FRANCIS O`FLAHERTY OF LYDICAN / LYDACAN CASTLE GALWAY. ALSO LISDARRA CO GALWAY. HIS WIFE WAS MARY O'GORMAN (HIS FATHER WAS JOHN O'FLAHERTY ESQ LISDONAGH HEADFORD CO GALWAY.)
HIS BROTHER DOMINICK O`FLAHERTY.HIS FATHER WAS JOHN O'FLAHERTY ESQ LISDONAGH HEADFORD CO GALWAY)
MARIE O`FLAHERTY OTHERWISE SKERRETT. HER DAUGHTER JULIA GOLDING
(ISMINI KELLY AND ELEANOR KELLY OF KILLEEN WERE NIECES OF MARIE SKERRETT)
NIECE ELEANOR KELLY. (HER MOTHER WAS BRIDGET KELLY NEE O`FLAHERTY)
FRIEND; ISMINI KELLY OF KILLEEN. HER MOTHER WAS BRIDGET KELLY NEE O`FLAHERTY)
FRIEND; BIDELIA KELLY OF KILLEEN CO. GALWAY NOW IN PRESENTATION CONVENT GALWAY.HER MOTHER WAS BRIDGET KELLY NEE O`FLAHERTY)
NIECE MRS MARGARET M.E.BEYTAGH OF MANNIN HOUSE. DAUGHTERS LISSY AND MARGARET. THE 1911 CENSUS RECORDS MARGARET AND ELIZABETH UNMARRIED LIVING AT 3 ELY PLACE GALWAY (LAND PROPRIETORS) NOTE; MARGARET CLAIMED SHE WAS 34 IN THE 1911 CENSUS HOWEVER SHE IN NAMED IN AN 1871 WILL, WHICH MAKES HER OLDER.
NEPHEW ROBERT JOSEPH BEYTAGH MANNIN HOUSE.
NIECE BARBARA LYNCH OF THE CONVENT OF MERCY WESTPORT. (PARENTS PETER HARVEY LYNCH AND BARBARA LYNCH) BARBARA DIED 1879 AGED 49 YEARS OF AGE.
BUTLER; JOHN (NO SURNAME GIVEN)
SERVANT / MAID BRIDGET MURRAY AND ELLEN HUGHES
BILLY MULROW OLD AND FAITHFUL STEWART OF JAMES MCDONNELL.
DR. ROUGHAN.
JOHN ORMSBY ELWOOD OF LACKAFINNA.
P. MORAN KINLOUGH CONG.
FATHER PETER WALDRON P.P. ANNAGHDOWN CO GALWAY. THIS MAN SOLD THE CROSS OF CONG FOR £10.
REV. PATRICK LAVELLE. THIS PRIEST TRIED TO STEAL BACK THE CROSS OF CONG. ALL DOCUMENTED ON THE NET.
MICHAEL BRENNAN C.C. BALLINROBE.
THOMAS HARDIMAN P.P. BALLINROBE.
NATIONAL SCHOOL CONG CO. MAYO.
TENANTS IN DRINNEEN EIGHTER DRINNEEN OUGHTER AND DRINNEEN MIDDLE.
MR WILLIAM JOYCE OF BLAKE HILL(BESIDE AUGHALARD CASTLE)
ISIDORE LYNCH J.P. ARRANDALE SPIDDAL CO.GALWAY.
FRANCIS A. NASH
EXECUTORS MARTIN FRANCIS O FLAHERTY. JOSEPH SKERRETT BLAKE ESQ. JOS. V.N. BLAKE AND P. MORAN KINLOUGH CONG .
NOTE; AS PART OF ELIZA MCDONNELL'S WILL SHE INSISTED THAT MARTIN FRANCIS O'FLAHERTY'S SON TAKE THE MIDDLE NAME MCDONNELL. THIS WAS AN EASY DECISION FOR O'FLAHERTY AS HIS MOTHER WAS MAY "MARY" MCDONNELL. SISTER OF JAMES JOSEPH MCDONNELL (1798 REBELLION / GENERAL HUMBERT) Sources ;Mary J Murphy’s new book, entitled ‘Achill’s Eva O’Flaherty – Forgotten Island Heroine (1874-1963) and Eliza McDonnells Will.
Eliza Mcdonnell named all her friends and relatives in her Will however none were named McDonnell which suggests Eliza and her departed husband were the last McDonnell's of this line. See the O'Flaherty family tree for more details.
Eliza's mother was Barbara Cunnis (or Coney). A family named Coney's helped James Joseph McDonnell escape to Europe and then America after the 1798 rebellion. Were they the same Coney's?
Any further information about the McDonnell’s of Aughalahard / Aghalard of the Lynch`s of Lough Mask and lough Corrib welcome.
The McDonnell’s of Aghalard Castle were descendants of the McDonnell’s of Knocknacloy on the shores of Lough Arrow Co. Roscommon. The Aghalard McDonnell’s were Gallowglass to the Burkes of Mayo and their ancestors were Gallowglass to the O`Kelly`s.
These McDonnell’s were reputed to be descended from John Mor McDonnell (Antrim) son of John of the Isles.
Some historians dispute this ancestry and believe Oenges Ogh (6th of the Isles d1329) is the ancestor of Marcach 1st of Knocknacloy.
Whatever the ancestry of the McDonnell’s of Aghalard they carved the McDonnell coat of Arms on the family tomb in Cong Abbey about 1 mile from the castle.
The McDonnell’s of Aghalard can be traced from 1390 to 1872 when the last of the McDonnell’s namely Eliza McDonnell died in 1872. Her maiden name was Lynch.
The McDonnell family remained Catholic and Eliza was a friend of Father Lavill P.P. Cong who was known as the "Fenian Priest" or "the patriot priest of Partry"
Father lavell once tried to steal the Cross of Cong when it was given to the Royal Irish Academy.
At an earlier time Lavell was involved in "The war in Partry"
Other McDonnell’s who owned Aughalard Castle.
The division of Connaught (1570-1574) assigns Aghalard Castle to Alexander Kittagh.
1586 Aeneas McDonnell is recorded owner of Aghalard.
Inquisition of 1617 names Walter, Edmond, Ballagh and Callagh McDonnell as holding Aghalahard. I don`t know which one lived in the castle.
the last abbot of Cong abbey after it had been suppressed in 1542 was Aneas MacDonnell.
Other family connections,
Death; Lynch March 10th 1879, at the Convent of Mercy, Westport, Co. Mayo Barbara (in religion Sister Mary Vincent), youngest daughter of Peter Harvey Lynch, Esq, in the 49th year of her age and the 31st of her religious profession.
Died on the 11inst. At number 1 Mount Charles Terrace, Kilkee after a short illness, Emily Barbara, aged 23 years, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas J. Lynch, late of Clonmoney sincerely regretted by her afflicted parents and numerous friends. (22nd January, 1870)
Death; Lynch, Wednesday, May 7th, 1884 at 8.am. Charles M. Lynch aged 23 years. The funeral will take place on the 8th inst. At 2.30pm from the family residence of Mrs. G. T. Lynch, No. 1119 Locust Street to St. Xavier Church, hence Calvery Cemetery friends and family are invited to attend.
San Francisco (Cal) Wichita (Kan) papers please copy.
Death; Lynch, April 22nd 1884 at his residence Rinaknock (Co. Galway) John Lynch Esq., Fortified by the rights of the church RIP. (Buried unmarked grave Ross Errilly Friary with his parents and other Lynch's)
Death; Lynch September 24th 1878 at Millmount Loughrea, of congestion of the lungs, Peter J. Lynch, Captain, North Mayo Militia.(Millmount was the home of Thomas Fair and Margaret Fair nee Lynch . They previously lived at Fortville) Margaret was the daughter of the late Capt Peter Lynch of BallycurrIn who died 1840. This Capt. Peter Joseph Lynch was the son of Patrick Henry Lynch and his wife Alicia Lynch. Therefore the Nephew of Charles Lynch Esq. of Ballycurrin Castle. Capt Peter Joseph Lynch is buried in the Ballycurrin Lynch Tomb in the nave of Ross Errilly Friary.
Death; On the 12th inst. Mount Charles Terrace, Kilkee, aged 9 years deeply and deservedly regretted by her afflicted parents and many friends Kate Margaret 4th daughter of Mr. Thomas J. Lynch, late of Clonmoney. She was a most amiable engaging and promising child.
25th January 1873 great regret is felt for the death of Mrs. Julia Lynch aged 50 years wife of Mr. Tomas Lynch, 1 Mount Charles Terrace, Kilkee deceased who was distinguished for her educational attainments, discharged every domestic duty in the most exemplary, and left her children all the advantages, the virtues, of which she was possessed and the precepts which she carefully inculcated. She is deeply lamented by them and her husband, in whose bereavement his respected family connections and friends sympathise, and passing through life esteemed for her observance of every religious and social obligation. She left it with tranquillity and resignation to the divine dispensation. She was a native of Clonmoney, Co. Clare, and her remains were consigned to the family burial place Castleconnel.
TENANTS DRINGEEN EIGHTER; HANNAH COYNE, JAMES FLANNELLY, JOHN GILMORE, MARTIN HALLORAN, THOMAS HIGGINS, THOMAS HILL, MARTIN HOPKINS, PATRICK KEARNEY, BARTHOLOMEW KINNEALY, JAMES MC VEIGH, MICHAEL MUNSTER, LUKE MURPHY PATRICK SAUNDERS, JOHN WALSH.
TENANTS DRINGEEN MIDDLE; ROGER GIBBONS, JOHN GILMORE, MARY HIGGINS, MATHEW HOPKINS, MARY LAFFEY,
JAMES MCDONNELL, BRIDGET WARD.
TENANTS DRINGEEN OUGHTER; WILLIAM BOOTH, MARK GIBBONS, JOHN GILMORE, MICHAEL HALLORAN, MICHAEL KEARNEY, BARTHOLOMEW KINNEALY, JAMES MCDONNELL, JAMES MCVEIGH, MICHAEL MUNSTER, PATRICK VARILEY.
TENANTS AUGHALARD: JAMES MCDONNELL ONLY.
ANOTHER DOCUMENT DATED 1871 SUGGESTS THAT THE MCDONNELL'S HAD 42 TENANTS WHICH MEANS THAT SOME OF THE NAMES ARE MISSING.OR THEY HELD LANDS ELSEWHERE.
MAYO LIBRARY RECORDS THE CENSUS AND POPULATION OF AUGHALARD AS FOLLOWS.
YEAR 1841, POPULATION 20, HOUSES 3.
YEAR 1851, POPULATION 26, HOUSES 4.
YEAR 1861, POPULATION 10, HOUSES 2.
YEAR 1871, POPULATION 7, HOUSES 2.
YEAR 1881, POPULATION 31, HOUSES 3.
YEAR 1891, POPULATION 18, HOUSES 3.
YEAR 1901, POPULATION 8, HOUSES 3.
YEAR 1911, POPULATION 11, HOUSES 3.
Leabharlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann
National Library of Ireland
Collection List No. 78
WEESSTTPPOORRTT EESSTTAATTEE PPAAPPEERRSS
(MSS 40,883-41,112, MSS L 99-111, MS Maps 282-365, AD 3589, PD 4262 &
4267, PC05 LOT 15 )
(Accession Nos. 5717 and 6208)
MS 40,889/15(2-3) Lease and release of Moycarrha [Mocorha], Ballykine and Aghalard
in barony of Kilmaine, Thomas Lynch of Shru[el], Co Galway and
his eldest son Stephen to [Col] John Browne of Kinturk, for £100.
(Cat. 171 & 172). 5 & 6 Sept 1678. 2 items, 2 membranes.
MS 40,889/18(5) Mortgage of lands of Aghalard, Ballykine and other lands in barony
of Kilmaine, [Col] John Browne of Kinturk to Dominick Blake of
Galway, for £200. (Cat. 192). 29 Aug 1682. 1 membrane. See MS 40,889/27(2) & MS 40,902/1(5).
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IF ANYONE KNOW MORE ABOUT THE ABOVE FAMILIES PLEASE CONTACT ME.
The Sunter brothers cut their teeth on timber haulage in their native North Yorkshire before moving into heavy haulage across Britain and then Europe. ERFs, Fodens and Scammells were favoured but there were other makes too, including several Diamond Ts and a solitary Rotinoff. This export-specification Leyland Super Beaver is fictional but looks the part in Sunter's distinctive grey and red paint scheme. Sunters became part of Bulwark United Transport Ltd in 1964 on death of the last brother, but it retained it's identify until 1986. Thanks again to Peter Lynch for the base image (28-Aug-15).
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Before you ask, no, I haven't been to Australia yet (would love to!), but my South Pacific friend atkipete – Peter Lynch recent emailed me group of bank photos from Down Under to post. A big THANK YOU, MATE, to Pete for his thoughtfulness and special effort.
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
NAB branch, No. 1, Market Street, Burra, South Australia 5417, Australia.
NOT MY PHOTO
My Australian friend atkipete – Peter Lynch has sent me another bank photo from Down Under! Thank you Pete!
Pete's interest is in trucks and lorries, which I also like, and that was how we met via flickr originally!
Originally the Commonwealth Bank of Australia branch
1 Forrest Place, Perth, Western Australia, Australia