The Knights of Glin are no more

On the 14th of September 2011, Desmond FitzGerald 29th Knight of Glin passed away aged 74.The title Knight of Glin was inherited by Desmond upon the death of his farther in 1949; Desmond also inherited the family estate Glin Castle. Desmond went to university to study Architecture and Art History upon leaving he got job at the Victoria and Albert Museum he then went on to work for Christie’s the world famous auctioneers. His passion for Architecture didn't stop there he became involved in the Irish Georgian Society and served as the society’s president from 1991 to his death. He wrote extensively about Irish Architecture and Irish Country Homes. Through out his life he dedicated himself to the restoration of Glin Castle and placing the estate on a sound financial footing. Leaving his wife Olda and his three daughters’ Catherine, Honor and Nesta FitzGerald to continue his work. Sadly on leaving no male heir to succeed him, Desmond Fitzgerald is the last Knight of Glin.