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Item N2106A: Patrick Lynch

Research has started on the family history of Patrick Lynch! Patrick was born in Hodgestown, Killucan, Co. Westmeath on 2nd April 1876. A recent visit to the Killucan area included a visit to the local churchyard where the grave of his brother Matthew (1870 – 1955) is located. The new headstone (pictured below) appears to replace an older stone, judging by the condition of the plinth.

Matthew Lynch's headstone

Item N2006A: Murder and mayhem in Monaghan!

Edward Murphy’s uncle Edward was murdered during the Monaghan Riots of 1886. He was just 17 years old when he was caught up in the riots, which were a response to the defeat of a Home Rule Bill that year. Amanda Baxter has compiled the full story of the murder and subsequent inquest. You can read the PDF version here.

She has also assembled transcripts of a surprisingly large number of newspaper articles about the killing, one from as far away as Canada. Read them here.