Wylliam Martin

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Wylliam Martin (fl. 1504-1547) was the 34th Mayor of Galway.

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The Spanish Arch and the old town quays

Martin was a member of one of The Tribes of Galway, and had first served as a town bailiff for the term 1504-1505. He enjoyed two terms as Mayor, 1519–1520, and 1525-1526. He is noteworthy for introducing a statute concerning morality.

Martin was also responsible for the erection during his term of Ceann an Bhalla (the head of the wall). This was an extension of the town wall from Martin's Tower to the bank of the Corrib, as a measure to protect the town's quays, which were located in the area once known as the Fish Market. It is now known as the Spanish Arch.

He was the first Mayor of the Martyn family, who would ultimately produce nineteen Mayors and almost thirty Bailiffs and Sheriffs of Galway. His only known child was Thomas Óge Martyn.

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Civic offices
Preceded by
John Bodkin
Mayor of Galway
1519–1520
Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Galway
1525–1526
Succeeded by