- After his death, a statue honoring him was constructed in Dublin on Harry Street near St. Stephen's Green.
- Once shared a London flat with documentarist-photographer Chalkie Davies.
- Was the bassist and lead singer of the 1970s rock band Thin Lizzy.
- His wife was Caroline Crowther, the daughter of TV personality Leslie Crowther and Jean Crowther. She was a topless model, under the name Hilary Stephens.
- Was the bassist and lead singer of Grand Slam.
- Two daughters, Sarah and Cathleen.
- Childhood friend of fellow Thin Lizzy band-member, Gary Moore.
- Son of Philomena Lynott.
- Middle name "Parris" is surname of his father. His father was a Brazilian seaman who met his mother in Manchester. They never married and he returned home to Brazil.
- Was an avid and passionate football player.
- Spent part of his childhood in Manchester, England and was a huge fan of Manchester United.
- Thin Lizzy did not disband when Lynott died. The band continues to tour with a modified line-up.
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