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Martin Oliver was a sailor and King of the Claddagh, c. 1961 - December 1972.
Oliver was a member of a family from the Claddagh with a long maritime tradition. A family member of an earlier generation was Martin Oliver of the brig St. John, which was lost on 7 October 1849.
He was owner of the Galway hooker Truelight. He survived the gale of 1927, which killed forty-four fishermen, including twenty-five from Cleggan. In 1961 he sold her to the poet, Richard Murphy. He was elected King of the Claddagh, and represented the community at events and festivals such as the Oyster Festival.
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Martin Oliver was Captain of the brig, St. John, fl. 1849.
The King of the Claddagh was the leader of the Claddagh community in Galway City as well as at sea who was charged with being the arbiter in any disputes. A new king was chosen on St. John's Day, 23 June. It is now an honorary role.
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Martin Oliver may refer to:
| Preceded by Eóin Concannon | King of the Claddagh 1961–1972 | Succeeded by Patrick Ladeen Curran |
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