Rychard Martin
Rychard Martin, Mayor of Galway, fl. 1519-37.
Biography
Martin was related to Wylliam Martin, under whom he served as bailiff for the term 1519-20. He served the first of three terms as Mayor for 1526-27. In 1535 he was again Mayor, been re-elected the following years.
He gained note in local folklore for firing a cannon at the castle of Mutton Island at the conclusion of a long voyage, so overjoyed was he to see his home again. Subsequent generations of the Martyn family observed this custom.
See also
References
- History of Galway, James Hardiman, Galway, 1820.
- Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942.
- The Tribes of Galway, Adrian James Martyn, Galway, 2001.
- Henry, William (2002). Role of Honour: The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001. Galway: Galway City Council. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
| Civic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wylliam Martin |
Mayor of Galway 1526–1527 |
Succeeded by William Morris (mayor) |
| Preceded by Thomas Kirwan |
Mayor of Galway 1535–1536 |
Succeeded by self |
| Preceded by self |
Mayor of Galway 1536–1537 |
Succeeded by Martin Lynch fitz James |
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