Aylmer of Balrath Barnewall of Crickstown Barnewall of Trimlestown

The Aylmers probably came to Ireland with the Norman conquerors and in the early 15th century rose to prominence after Richard Aylmer became the Keeper of the Peace for Dublin and Kildare during the reign of Henry VI. Their lot improved significantly when John Aylmer married an heiress at the close of the 15th century and thereby acquired the Lyons Estate. Sir Gerald Aylmer was Chief Justice of Ir...