Philomena Lynott

Philomena "Phyllis" Lynott (born 22 October 1930) is an Irish author and entrepreneur. She is the mother of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, and her autobiography, My Boy, documents the relationship between her and her son. She was the proprietor of the Clifton Grange Hotel, Manchester, which provided accommodation for a number of bands in the 1970s including Thin Lizzy. She suffered depression following her son's death in 1986 and continues to visit his grave and celebrate his life.

Philomena Lynott

Philomena "Phyllis" Lynott (born 22 October 1930) is an Irish author and entrepreneur. She is the mother of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, and her autobiography, My Boy, documents the relationship between her and her son. She was the proprietor of the Clifton Grange Hotel, Manchester, which provided accommodation for a number of bands in the 1970s including Thin Lizzy. She suffered depression following her son's death in 1986 and continues to visit his grave and celebrate his life.