John Lynch fitz Andrew

John Lynch fitz Andrew, Mayor of Galway, September 1528-September 1529.

He had a brother, Arthur Lynch fitz Andrew, who served as Mayor from 1539 to 1540.

During his term, laws were introduced which forbade a number of forms of gambling, such as dice, cards, aimed especially against apprentices and members of the Gaelic community.

Those found guilty would pay twenty shillings.

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