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5 unusual facts about Glin


County Limerick

The N69, a secondary route travels from Limerick City along the Shannon Estuary through Clarina, Askeaton & Glin and continues towards Listowel in County Kerry.

Desmond FitzGerald, 29th Knight of Glin

FitzGerald was the last Black Knight; as he had no sons and the title cannot be passed to a daughter, the title was extinguished with his death.

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James FitzGibbon

Born to Garrett (Gerald) FitzGibbon and Mary Widenham in Glin, County Limerick, Ireland, he enlisted in the Knight of Glin's Yeomanry Corps at age 15.

Seán Stack

His father was a native of Kerry while his mother hailed from Glin, County Limerick.



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