| ID | 18602 |
|---|---|
| Collection | The Glin Papers |
| Collection Description | The Knights of Glin are a Geraldine family whose title can be traced back to Sir John FitzJohn or Seán Mór na Sursainge who lived ca. 1260, and whose grandfather, Maurice FitzThomas had been granted the barony of Shanid, near Glin. The Glin Papers, unfortunately, do not reflect the long history of the family, as many of the older documents were allegedly burnt in a tantrum by the apt nick-named ‘Cracked Knight’ or John Fraunceis Eyre FitzGerald, 25th Knight of Glin. They date from 1800 onwards. [University of Limerick Special Collections and Archives] |
| Collection Web Address | https://specialcollections.ul.ie/projects/glin-collection/ |
| Reference | P/1 (Section G) |
| Description | Section G: Desmond John Villiers FitzGerald (1937-), 29th Knight of Glin (1949-) IV. Development and Management of the Farm at Glin V. Personal Matters |
| Access | By prior appointment, some material restricted |
| Date | 1937-1993 |
| Century | 20th |
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| Note | University of Limerick Special Collections and Archives provide a catalogue to researchers: |
| Repository Name | University of Limerick Special Collections and Archives |
| Address | Glucksman Library University of Limerick Limerick City |
| Eircode | V94 T9PX |
| Telephone | (061) 213-158 |
| Email Address | specoll@ul.ie |
| Repository Web Address | https://www.ul.ie/library/explore-collections/special-collections |
| latitude | 52.67333 |
| longitude | -8.57350 |