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Lynch Memorial Window

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Local history museum

As legend has it, in 1493 the town's mayor hung his son from this window for murdering a visitor. People often mention Galway, Lynch, history, window, Memorial,


Address

12-13 Market St, Galway, H91 F660, Ireland

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (74 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Galway (10) Lynch (8) history (7) window (6) Memorial (6)
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  • 5/5 Colin D. 2 years ago on Google • 325 reviews
    This window has been glazed with glass, and you can see straight through it. Inside it, there are memorials to the past history of the castle to which it is attached. I have yet to see a name of an establishment in Galway which is more suitably named.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Charles B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lynch Memorial Window The Lynch Window Memorial is one of Galway's great stories. In 1493, it is said that the son of James Lynch FitzStephen, the mayor and magistrate of Galway, confessed to murdering a Spanish merchant sailor who was a rival romance with his girlfriend. However, when no one could be found to execute the execution, Judge Lynch hanged (or lynched as the practice was known to the world after this event) his son himself, ensuring justice was made, before retiring. The window where the act is said to have taken place adjoins the cemetery of the Collegiate Church of Saint Nicholas of Myra and is a window commemorating the event that took place. Good walk (Original) Lynch Memorial Window Le Lynch Window Memorial est l'une des grandes histoires de Galway. En 1493, il est dit que le fils de James Lynch FitzStephen, le maire et magistrat de Galway, a avoué avoir assassiné un marin marchand espagnol qui était une romance rivale avec sa petite amie. Cependant, lorsque personne n'a pu être trouvé pour exécuter l'exécution, le juge Lynch a pendu (ou lynché alors que la pratique était connue dans le monde entier après cet événement) son fils lui-même, veillant à ce que justice soit faite, avant de se retirer. La fenêtre où l'acte aurait eu lieu jouxte le cimetière de la collégiale Saint-Nicolas de Myra et est une fenêtre commémorative de l'événement qui a eu lieu. Bonne balade
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mia M. 6 years ago on Google • 741 reviews
    Easy part of a free planned walk around Galway. Read ahead and you'll be grateful otherwise the window makes no sense: basically the mayor of Galway in the 15th Century hung his own son out the window after he killed someone. Or so the story goes.

  • 3/5 Doc O. 4 years ago on Google • 127 reviews
    Rating this as neutral. Horrible story behind this historical area. You’ll definitely miss this area if you don’t know what you’re looking for.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alejo P. 4 years ago on Google • 115 reviews
    Good place to take a picture if you know the history
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erika A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place that feels mysterious and history. There is a sad story of the judge and his son. It's so quiet that it seems to be overlooked, so check it out. (Original) ミステリアスで歴史を感じる場所。 裁判官とその息子の哀しい逸話があります。見落としそうな程ひっそりしてるので、要チェック。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yonathan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Creepy and nice memorial
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Shaikha A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great story behind this window!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vera A. 6 years ago on Google
    There were no guides available at this wall, so we did not understand its historical value.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff G. 5 years ago on Google • 161 reviews
    You pass it if you live in Galway. But it's an interesting place to get the history behind it. Wether by walking tour or 'googling!' it you will be surprised to see the historical significance here played in Galway life.

  • 5/5 Jennifer J. 1 year ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Very atmospheric place! Interesting to see every detail! One of my favorite museum!

  • 5/5 Skanger Mc K. 4 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    A tangible place, related to a saying we all know.

  • 5/5 Ryan G. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting architecture to commemorate a very interesting event in the history of Galway.

  • 2/5 Sergio S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place that frankly goes unnoticed. (Original) Luogo che francamente passa inosservato.

  • 2/5 Chris D. 6 years ago on Google
    Ein Ort mitten in der Stadt. Ohne Karte würde er nicht bemerkt werden. Leider gibt es auch kein Schild mit der Geschichte dahinter.

  • 5/5 Kristin K. 9 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Lynch's Memorial Window was very neat. True story or not, seeing it in person was very interesting.

  • 5/5 Alessio C. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most important monuments in Galway. The best way is as leg of the itinerary of the Galway's monuments.

  • 3/5 Bernhard W. 7 months ago on Google
    Wir sind zu erst am Memorial vorbeigelaufen. Ein eher unscheinbarer Ort, ohne ein Hinweis Schild oder Beschreibung der Legende. Wenn man das Hintergrundwissen von Google weiß, versteht man das „besondere“ von diesem Ort.

  • 5/5 Jörg B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool location (Original) Coole Location

  • 2/5 Steeve P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place steeped in history. (Original) Lieu chargé d'histoire.

  • 4/5 Gerlinde R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was scary (Original) War gruselig

  • 4/5 Daryl O. 4 years ago on Google
    More information about and at the site would be good

  • 5/5 czarlik70 M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) OK (Original) Jest ok

  • 4/5 Izabela S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful view (Original) Piękny widok

  • 3/5 Beirtí Ó N. 6 years ago on Google
    Because death, and the crossbones

  • 5/5 david g. 6 years ago on Google
    nice

  • 4/5 Jugnu K. 5 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 3/5 Riva K. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical

  • 4/5 Bernard P. 5 years ago on Google
    Another landmark into Irish history


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

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