The Burning of Mullingar

1st January 1597

Mullingar (Westmeath)

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In 1597, the town of Mullingar in County Westmeath was almost completely burned to the ground.

This was done by Hugh O'Neill's men.

Mullingar had been declared the county town when Westmeath was separated from Meath in 1543.

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Mullingar (Westmeath)

Some ancestors associated with these communities

Ann Crinigan — Crinigan

Mullingar (Westmeath) , Westmeath DOB: Sun, 06/04/1865 - 12:00

Mullingar (Westmeath) , Westmeath DOB: Wed, 01/01/1840 - 12:00

Mullingar (Westmeath) , Westmeath DOB: Wed, 01/01/1840 - 12:00

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Image from buildingsofireland.ie — Presentation Convent

Image from buildingsofireland.ie — Mullingar Presbyterian Church

Image from buildingsofireland.ie — Cathedral House