James Riabhach Darcy
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James Riabhach Darcy, Mayor of Galway
, 1602-1603.
Darcy was a member of the Tribes of Galway
, and the first of his family to become Mayor. The family originally humble farmers from Pártraí
, County Mayo
, who moved to Galway in the 1480s.
Darcy's ancestor, Darcy's ancestor, Walter Riabhac Ó Dorchaidhe
(fl. c. 1488), was of the Partraige
of Lough Carra
. Adrian James Martyn believes that Walter Riabhach would have settled in Galway sometime in the mid-15th century. Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh states that this Walter Riabhach was"the first man of the Uí Dorchaidhe who came to Galway, according to the Galweigians themselves".
Darcy was at one point Vice-President of Connacht
By his first marriage to a Miss Bodkin, he fathered Nicholas, Martin, James, Anthony and Anastace. With Elizabeth Martyn he had Andrew and Patrick. Elizabeth Martyn was a granddaughter of William Óge Martyn
, and an aunt of Richard Martyn
, who would later become brother-in-law and law partner of Patrick D'Arcy
.
He died towards the end of his term, and was replaced in office by Christopher Lynch, who had been his predecessor. His descendants included Patrick D'Arcy
, Count Patrick D'Arcy
, and John Darcy, the founder of Clifden
.
Mayor of Galway
The office of Mayor of Galway is an honorific title used by the of Galway City Council. The Council has jurisdiction throughout its administrative area which is the city of Galway – the largest city in the province of Connacht, in the Republic of Ireland. The office was originally established by a...
, 1602-1603.
Darcy was a member of the Tribes of Galway
Tribes of Galway
The Tribes of Galway were fourteen merchant families who dominated the political, commercial, and social life of the city of Galway in western Ireland between the mid-13th and late-19th centuries. They were the families of Athy, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, D'Arcy, Deane, Font, Ffrench, Joyce, Kirwan,...
, and the first of his family to become Mayor. The family originally humble farmers from Pártraí
Partry
Partry is a parish in County Mayo, Ireland. Partry is an ideal place for people with an interest in fishing to stay. It is located between Loughs Carra and Mask and is on the N84 between the towns of Castlebar and Ballinrobe....
, County Mayo
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
, who moved to Galway in the 1480s.
Darcy's ancestor, Darcy's ancestor, Walter Riabhac Ó Dorchaidhe
Walter Riabhac Ó Dorchaidhe
Walter Riabhac Ó Dorchaidhe, Irish merchant and founder of the Darcy tribe of Galway, fl. c. 1488.Walter Riabhac Ó Dorchaidhe was a member of a lowly family who were descendants of the Partraige of Lough Carra, in what is now County Mayo...
(fl. c. 1488), was of the Partraige
Partraige
The Partraige were a people of early historic Ireland.Several attested branches were found in Ireland, including the following:* Partraige Cera - based around the northern end of Lough Mask and near Lough Carra , County Mayo....
of Lough Carra
Lough Carra
Lough Carra is a limestone lake of , located in the Barony of Carra, County Mayo, Ireland, approximate 8 miles south of Castlebar. It is approximately long and varies in width from to one mile . The average depth is , with a maximum of 60. Lough Carra was part of the estate of the well-known...
. Adrian James Martyn believes that Walter Riabhach would have settled in Galway sometime in the mid-15th century. Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh states that this Walter Riabhach was"the first man of the Uí Dorchaidhe who came to Galway, according to the Galweigians themselves".
Darcy was at one point Vice-President of Connacht
By his first marriage to a Miss Bodkin, he fathered Nicholas, Martin, James, Anthony and Anastace. With Elizabeth Martyn he had Andrew and Patrick. Elizabeth Martyn was a granddaughter of William Óge Martyn
William Oge Martyn
-Early life:Also known as William Óge Martyn fitz Thomas, was a son of Thomas Óge Martyn and Evelina Lynch of Galway. Bailiff of Galway in 1566 to 1567, he was kidnapped by the Earl of Thomond in January 1570 but was free in time to participate at the battle of Shrule in April of the same year...
, and an aunt of Richard Martyn
Richard Martyn
Richard Martyn was a leading figure in early New Hampshire, in business, church and government.Martyn was a merchant, and in 1671, he was one of the founders of the first church in Portsmouth. He served as Selectman, as Commissioner for the Trial of Small Causes, and as Deputy to the General...
, who would later become brother-in-law and law partner of Patrick D'Arcy
Patrick D'Arcy
Patrick D'Arcy was an Irish Catholic Confederate and lawyer who wrote the constitution of Confederate Ireland.-Background:Born in County Galway, Ireland, Darcy was the youngest son of James Riabhach Darcy by his second marriage to Elizabeth Martyn. James Riabhach was formerly Vice-President of...
.
He died towards the end of his term, and was replaced in office by Christopher Lynch, who had been his predecessor. His descendants included Patrick D'Arcy
Patrick D'Arcy
Patrick D'Arcy was an Irish Catholic Confederate and lawyer who wrote the constitution of Confederate Ireland.-Background:Born in County Galway, Ireland, Darcy was the youngest son of James Riabhach Darcy by his second marriage to Elizabeth Martyn. James Riabhach was formerly Vice-President of...
, Count Patrick D'Arcy
Count Patrick D'Arcy
Count Patrick D'Arcy was an Irish mathematician, and soldier.Born at Kiltullagh House, County Galway, D'Arcy was a descendant of the Irish Confederate Patrick Darcy , his parents were John D'Arcy and Jane Lynch , both members of the Tribes of Galway...
, and John Darcy, the founder of Clifden
Clifden
Clifden is a town on the coast of County Galway, Ireland and being Connemara's largest town, it is often referred to as "the Capital of Connemara". It is located on the Owenglen River where it flows into Clifden Bay...
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