Pat Hynes
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Pat Hynes, Galway
County Councillor and Mayor of County Galway.
Hynes is a native of Kylegarriff, Killeenadeema, Loughrea
. His family originally lived in Lydican Castle, Kiltartan, before being evicted by Cromwellians in the 17th century. They became tenants of Clanricarde
at Carrowsteelagh townland (Woodville) in Ballymanagh parish. They were again evicted c. 1700 and settled at Kylegarriff, Killeenadeema. Hynes is one of a family of seven; two sisters one of whom Mary (deceased) was his twin and four brothers born to Patrick Hynes (1903–1990) (a member of the Irish Volunteers
) and Mary Donnellan (1910–2004). His mother was a recognised and acknowledged historian, specialising in genealogy and Irish history. A member of Cumann Na mBhan, she was the daughter of Councillor Patrick Donnellan and Bridget Donnellan (nee Cunningham). This particular branch of the Donnellan family were connected to two former Bishops of Clonfert, namely Bishop Peter Donnellan and his brother Andrew Donnellan, natives of Killagh, Kilconnell both of whom served as Roman Catholic Bishops of Clonfert spanning most of the 18th century.
Hynes attended Sonnagh National School and St. Brendan's De La Salle College in Loughrea. In the 1950s, he and his late brother Bernard, settled in Highgate, London
, with their uncle Patrick Donnellan, working in the construction industry. They returned to Ireland in 1959 and obtained work in Dublin. He joined An Garda Síochána
in the 1960s having won several trophies with the Garda Rowing Club.
His political career began in 1979, as he was elected for Sinn Féin
as a Loughrea Town Commissioner. He was re-elected in 1985 on the first count, and became Chairman of Loughrea Town Commissioners in 1989. In 1994 he was again re-elected having topped the poll. He stood as an independent in Irish general election, 1997
, and was elected Chairman of Loughrea Town Commissioners in 1989 and 1994. In 2005 he became Mayor of County Galway, while still serving as Mayor of Loughrea. His public duties included opening the Loughrea By-pass in November 2005; an official visit to Boston
to promote tourism, culture and trade (where he met his cousion, Jack Hynes, son of John Bernard Hynes, Mayor of Boston 1950-1960). Hynes also served as Mayor of Loughrea for three terms.
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
County Councillor and Mayor of County Galway.
Hynes is a native of Kylegarriff, Killeenadeema, Loughrea
Loughrea
Loughrea is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The town lies north of a range of wooded hills, the Slieve Aughty Mountains.The town expanded in recent years as it increasingly becomes a commuter town for the city of Galway.- Name :...
. His family originally lived in Lydican Castle, Kiltartan, before being evicted by Cromwellians in the 17th century. They became tenants of Clanricarde
Clanricarde
Clanricarde was a term meaning both a territory and a title in Ireland between the 13th and early 20th centuries.-Territory:The territory, in what is now County Galway, Ireland, stretched from the barony of County Clare in the north-west along the borders of County Mayo, to the River Shannon in the...
at Carrowsteelagh townland (Woodville) in Ballymanagh parish. They were again evicted c. 1700 and settled at Kylegarriff, Killeenadeema. Hynes is one of a family of seven; two sisters one of whom Mary (deceased) was his twin and four brothers born to Patrick Hynes (1903–1990) (a member of the Irish Volunteers
Irish Volunteers
The Irish Volunteers was a military organisation established in 1913 by Irish nationalists. It was ostensibly formed in response to the formation of the Ulster Volunteers in 1912, and its declared primary aim was "to secure and maintain the rights and liberties common to the whole people of Ireland"...
) and Mary Donnellan (1910–2004). His mother was a recognised and acknowledged historian, specialising in genealogy and Irish history. A member of Cumann Na mBhan, she was the daughter of Councillor Patrick Donnellan and Bridget Donnellan (nee Cunningham). This particular branch of the Donnellan family were connected to two former Bishops of Clonfert, namely Bishop Peter Donnellan and his brother Andrew Donnellan, natives of Killagh, Kilconnell both of whom served as Roman Catholic Bishops of Clonfert spanning most of the 18th century.
Hynes attended Sonnagh National School and St. Brendan's De La Salle College in Loughrea. In the 1950s, he and his late brother Bernard, settled in Highgate, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, with their uncle Patrick Donnellan, working in the construction industry. They returned to Ireland in 1959 and obtained work in Dublin. He joined An Garda Síochána
Garda Síochána
, more commonly referred to as the Gardaí , is the police force of Ireland. The service is headed by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Irish Government. Its headquarters are located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.- Terminology :...
in the 1960s having won several trophies with the Garda Rowing Club.
His political career began in 1979, as he was elected for Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin is a left wing, Irish republican political party in Ireland. The name is Irish for "ourselves" or "we ourselves", although it is frequently mistranslated as "ourselves alone". Originating in the Sinn Féin organisation founded in 1905 by Arthur Griffith, it took its current form in 1970...
as a Loughrea Town Commissioner. He was re-elected in 1985 on the first count, and became Chairman of Loughrea Town Commissioners in 1989. In 1994 he was again re-elected having topped the poll. He stood as an independent in Irish general election, 1997
Irish general election, 1997
The Irish general election of 1997 was held on Friday, 6 June 1997. The 166 newly elected members of the 28th Dáil assembled on 26 June 1997 when a new Taoiseach and government were appointed....
, and was elected Chairman of Loughrea Town Commissioners in 1989 and 1994. In 2005 he became Mayor of County Galway, while still serving as Mayor of Loughrea. His public duties included opening the Loughrea By-pass in November 2005; an official visit to Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
to promote tourism, culture and trade (where he met his cousion, Jack Hynes, son of John Bernard Hynes, Mayor of Boston 1950-1960). Hynes also served as Mayor of Loughrea for three terms.
See also
- Eidhean mac CléireachEidhean mac CléireachEidhean mac Cléireach, ancestor of the Ó hEidhin/Hynes family of County Galway, fl. 800.Eidhean was a member of the dynasty of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne, and a descendant of Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin , Fiachrae mac Eochaid Mugmedon and thus distantly related to the dynasty of Uí Néill...
- Uí Fiachrach AidhneUí Fiachrach AidhneUí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:...
- Eoghan Ó hEidhinEoghan Ó hEidhinEoghan Ó hEidhin, King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne, died 1340.Eoghan is the last person named as ruler of all Uí Fiachrach Aidhne in the annals. The previous person so named was Owen Ó hEidhin who died in 1253. The Irish annals list two possible rulers in the interim:* 1263. Mael Fabhill Ó hEidhin was...
, last King of Uí Fiachrach AidhneUí Fiachrach AidhneUí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:...
, died 1340
Reference
- Killeenadeema Aille: History and Heritage/Stair agus Oidhreacht, ed. Pat O'Looney, Killeenadeema Historical and Heritage Society, 2009. ISBN 978 0 9561736 0 7