Lynch Memorial Window

The story of the Lynch Memorial Window, Market Street, Galway City stems from folklore dating back to 1493. The story passed through generational beliefs - primarily based on 'Lynch law' - an act of uncompromised justice for a deadly deed. The four main players in this mythical story which has all the attributes, and events of being believable. 1. Mayor James Lynch FitzStephen, his son 2. Walter, 3. Spanish friend Gomez, and local lady 4. Ms. Anne Blake. This Gothic stone memorial window is a story of friendship, romance, suspicion, jealousy, rage, a confession and uncompromised justice, followed by death. The Lynch Memorial Window was built in 1854 - where its history is very much part of the city's history. Medieval Galway back then was ruled by its 14 Powerful Merchant Tribes, who dominated every aspect of life between the 13th - 19th centuries. Local tour guides have the stoic and artful expression for this deadly story, and a visit to this 'hanging window' can be complemented with a visit to Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church, situated beside this Lynch Memorial Window. The coastal medieval city of Galway has a history worth knowing which is as intriguing, and jaw dropping because it embraces some well known historical figures.

I was expecting something more, it's cool, and definitely worth a look, but it definitely needs a more informative board/plaque to explain the importance of the window in local folklore. Also, I wasn't aware that this had been moved and reassembled at this current site which detracts from it a bit.

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.

Very interesting story No tickets required its just a wall

One for the African Americans, like myself who "knows" the famous Name under a different story of the Lynch family in America. This actually sets the story of the famous family before they left for the Americas. North and south America.

It’s restored. The story plaque could be improved to provide all the stories that could have been involved in its legend.

Good place to take a picture if you know the history

The story behind the Lynch Memorial Window is captivating to warrant a visit. If expectations are high you may be disappointed. However, while exploring the streets of Galway it's worth a stop.