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References
- History of Galway, James Hardiman, Galway, 1820.
- Old Galway, Maureen Donovan O'Sullivan, 1942.
- Role of Honour:The Mayors of Galway City 1485-2001, by William Henry, Galway, 2002. OCLC 51023721 ASIN B003NECRYW
- Martyn, Adrian (2016). The Tribes of Galway: 1124-1642
| Civic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Blake | Mayor of Galway 1534–1535 | Succeeded by Rychard Martin |
| Preceded by Stephen Lynch fitz Arthur | Mayor of Galway 1547–1548 | Succeeded by Dominick Lynch fitz John |