John Óge Lynch fitz Stephen
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John Óge Lynch fitz Stephen, Mayor of Galway
1552-53.
Lynch was elected Mayor in August 1552 and sworn into office in September. He passed into town law a statue
ordering that no person could approach any child or apprentice with a contract
of work without first approaching the child's father or guardians.
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...
1552-53.
Lynch was elected Mayor in August 1552 and sworn into office in September. He passed into town law a statue
Statue
A statue is a sculpture in the round representing a person or persons, an animal, an idea or an event, normally full-length, as opposed to a bust, and at least close to life-size, or larger...
ordering that no person could approach any child or apprentice with a contract
Contract
A contract is an agreement entered into by two parties or more with the intention of creating a legal obligation, which may have elements in writing. Contracts can be made orally. The remedy for breach of contract can be "damages" or compensation of money. In equity, the remedy can be specific...
of work without first approaching the child's father or guardians.